River Days of Action is a two-week celebration of connection, community, and care for the Mighty Mississippi.
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National Mississippi River Day is a celebration to honor, protect, and connect with the river that is lifeblood of our nation.
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June 2nd is National Mississippi River Day- a day to honor, protect, and connect with our nation’s iconic waterway. To celebrate, we are getting out on the Mississippi for an evening paddle from Hidden Falls Regional Park to Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul. Join us us to appreciate the river’s history, look for wildlife, […] |
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Dakota people view Ȟaȟa Wakpá (Mississippi River) to be a living relative, a source of life and abundance. What does it mean to be a good relative to the river? How can we care for her with respect and reciprocity? Join Owámniyomni Okhódayapi and partners for a roundtable discussion about awaŋyaŋkapi (all-encompassing care), river health, […]
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Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in our parks to share food, connect with neighbors, get active, and enjoy the river. Whether you are new to our national park or get outside often, these events are an invitation to step away from the screen and be present in nature. Join us for a series […] |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Join us for the opening of Rooted in Water and meet artist Tara Fahey while exploring an immersive installation featuring lanterns, soft sculpture, and paper-cut works. Enjoy light refreshments as you experience this vibrant exhibition inspired by the Mississippi River and the living systems that shape our watershed. |
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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 […]
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Join the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for a special morning celebrating the debut of a newly commissioned poem by acclaimed writer and former councilmember Andrea Jenkins. As part of MWMO’s ongoing commitment to integrating art into its work, this original piece was commissioned to reflect on the stretch of river that defines the MWMO watershed. […] |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Stop by the opening reception for the Shared Currents exhibit at Creative Flow Art Center. This exhibit includes community submitted art piece that reflect on our relationship with water and encourage reflection on how we can protect and preserve this essential resource. |
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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.
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Join Creative Flow Art Center for a fun free event inspired by community, art, and water! Folks of all ages can come enjoy free creative painting activities, gallery scavenger hunt, music, and food. With the sun shining (hopefully) we will have the big doors open for seamless travel into the gallery space. |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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Recreate with us! Bike, paddle, walk, or drive to River Park on June 27 for a day of fun for the whole family.
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Let rocks inspire your art and learn about them while you’re at it. Look for rocks along the banks of the Mississippi River (you can bring your own, too). You […]
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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. |
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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. |
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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.