Drop-In Discoveries: River Rocks
Drop in any time to look for rocks along the banks of the Mississippi. Learn how to identify your finds and bring your best rock related questions to see if you can stump the naturalist! All ages welcome. Free.
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Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States
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Friends & Family Log Rolling
French Regional Park 12605 Rockford Rd., Plymouth, MN, United StatesRooted in the history of the logging era on the Mississippi, and other Minnesota rivers, log rolling is both safe and fun. Join the Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn this exciting sport! Test your new skills while “competing” against other participants! No previous experience is needed. $6/person.
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Mississippi Muse: Mussels & Printmaking
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesThe Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. In August, it’s all about mussels. Explore different river species, their habitat and their significance in the ecosystem, plus interact with real mussels. Then, get creative with gelli plate printing, making textured prints with mussel shells and other […]
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Picnic for the Park Annual Fundraiser: An Evening that Soars
Harriet Island Regional Park 200 Doctor Justus Ohage Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesCome and see the only national park dedicated to the Mississippi River! We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 20 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Harriet Island’s Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion for a memorable evening on the Mississippi River featuring sunset views, cuisine from the area’s most exciting chefs, a silent auction, […]
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Friends & Family Log Rolling
Baker Park Reserve 2309 County Road 19, Maple Plain, MN, United StatesRooted in the history of the logging era on the Mississippi, and other Minnesota rivers, log rolling is both safe and fun. Join the Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn this exciting sport! Test your new skills while “competing” against other participants! No previous experience is needed. $6/person.
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Mill District Art Walk: Connecting Art to 100 Years of Mississippi River Restoration
The Legacy Minneapolis, Bridgewater Lofts, Stonebridge Lofts 1240 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYou are invited to a three-building art walk showcasing exhibits connected to themes about water and care for the river. All three buildings will be open from 3:00-6:00, and you can start at any of the three you wish. Hosted in conjunction with the Sacred Water Shared Future initiative and in collaboration with the Mississippi […]
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Eco Experience
Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesA suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
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Eco Experience
Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesA suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
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Mississippi River Kayak Tour
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesJoin us for a guided 7.5-mile kayak adventure from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to Kroening Nature Center. Paddle past several islands and search for birds along the river. Dress for weather conditions with clothing and shoes that are okay to get wet. Kayak, paddle, life vest and shuttle service provided. Previous kayak experience required.
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How Do We Move Through This?
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesExplore your relationship to water, community, and change through embodied learning. Developed by interdisciplinary artist and choreographer, Victoria Bradford Styrbicki, the workshop draws from her semaphore-inspired choreographic framework, in which coded gestures communicate messages that cannot always be spoken aloud. The workshop introduces attendees to the idea that water holds memory — of storms, pollution, […]
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Eco Experience
Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesA suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
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Eco Experience
Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesA suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
The Sacred Water Shared Future campaign is powered by you! The heart of this centennial celebration is the incredible variety of events planned and hosted by our partners — community groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and individuals who feel a connection to the Mississippi River.
We do not host events ourselves; instead, we serve as a central hub for river-focused activities happening across the Twin Cities throughout 2026.