Events

This event will start at the Lock and Dam #2 visitor parking lot from there we will walk to the levee where the island is located. Along the way we will have two people from the Corp of Engineers talk about the restoration work in the forest next to the lock and dam. We will continue to walk to the levee and there they will tell us about the reason for the island and the engineering involved in building them. After this talk, we will hear about the future work which is the planting of the island with native plants which will both benefit wildlife and help to stabilize the island. from there we will wall the overlook to get a view of the area from an elevated site.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

Drop a line in the mighty Mississippi River to see what is biting. Learn river fishing techniques and discover which fish call this river home. Equipment, bait and fishing license provided for the program. $8/person.

Scoop for small aquatic animals along the edge of the river. Learn about what they eat, who eats them and what they tell us about the health of the mighty Mississippi River. All ages welcome. Free.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

Float down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.

The Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. In June, deepen your understanding of the importance of the plants along the river way and the impact of invasive plants on this ecosystem. Investigate these impacts firsthand, then collect some of overabundant cattails to weave into a […]