Events

The Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. In July, dive into water quality, what impacts it, and how water quality affects our ecosystems and drinking water through hands-on tests and observations. Reflect on your discoveries with various paper art, including marbling (suminagashi) and cyanotype, using […]

Mussels are a surprising, mysterious animal! Learn about their unique and sometimes strange life cycle.  Dissect a mussel to learn about its body parts, try your hand at identifying species of mussels and look for living mussels at the river’s edge.  Finish the evening with conversation and, if you desire wine or beer brought from home $6/person.

Challenge yourself, or your team, as you geocache your way to fascinating questions about the Mighty Mississippi. Can you answer them all?  Finish the evening with conversation and, if you desire wine or beer brought from home. $6/person.

Learn about native mussels and their role in the river ecosystem while floating down the Mississippi and exploring the natural shoreline. Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. We will get wet during this experience, mostly just feet to […]

Make your own boat out of natural materials, then see if it will float! Learn about what makes things float and the kinds of boats that use the Mississippi River. Drop in anytime. Free.

Rooted 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.

Join us in the floodplain forest to learn about trees and how they impact community health! Mississippi Park Connection will be giving FREE hour-long guided tours at Crosby Farm Regional Park this summer. Have you ever wondered what trees do for you besides providing oxygen? How they trees adapting to an urban setting? This tour […]

Learn about storm drains and sewer systems and how they connect to our lakes, streams, and rivers – reinforcing the reality that what enters our streets often reaches sacred waters. Help raise awareness by decorating storm drains around the neighborhood. Registration not required. View Event Flyer (PDF)