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SUMMARY:Make Your Own: River Flow 'Temperature' Blanket
DESCRIPTION:Calling all knitters and crocheters! Commemorate the Big Year of Rivers by trying a new twist on a temperature blanket. Instead of using the temperature for each day of the year\, use the Mississippi River’s flow rates. In this class you will visit the river and learn why its flow fluctuates so much and the impact that has on people and world around us. You will be provided with a breakdown of river flow ranges per color\, the data for the year up to date and step-by-step instructions on how to get the daily readings for the remainder of the year. Several different pattern options will be provided to get your creative juices flowing and find a style that suits you.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/make-your-own-river-flow-temperature-blanket/
LOCATION:Mississippi Gateway Regional Park\, 10360 W River Rd\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55444\, United States
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SUMMARY:Presentation on the Future of the Mississippi River Gorge
DESCRIPTION:“From Rapids to Reservoirs & Back Again?’ — a presentation by John O. Anfinson\, PhD \nFor the first time since the Twin Cities’ founding\, we have an opportunity to redefine the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. In 2014\, Congress directed the U.S Army Corps of Engineers to permanently close the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock. This ended commercial barge traffic there and at the next two locks and dams downstream: the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam No. 1. Now the Corps wants to leave all three. \nThe Upper St. Anthony Falls Dam will remain\, as Xcel Energy owns most of it\, and removing it would destroy St. Anthony Falls. But we have a choice whether the other two locks and dams remain or come out. We face a choice between two very different worlds\, both different from the world we have known for over 100 years. John will talk about the choice before us and how we can make the best decision\, a 21st century decision. \nSpeaker bio: John O. Anfinson has been researching\, writing\, and speaking about the Mississippi River for over 40 years. He spent the first half of his 40-year federal career with the St. Paul District\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, as District Historian\, Tribal Coordinator\, and Cultural Resources Program Manager. He joined the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area\, a unit of the National Park Service\, in 2000 and retired as Superintendent in 2021. John is the author of The River We Have Wrought and River of History and many articles about the Mississippi River. He holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from UMN. \nPresented by Highland District Council\, National Parks Conservation Association and St. Paul Parks Conservancy
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/presentation-on-the-future-of-the-mississippi-river-gorge/
LOCATION:Highland Park Community Center\, 1978 Ford Parkway\, MN\, 55116\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks Conservation Association":MAILTO:cgoepfert@ncpa.org
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Mississippi River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of St. Thomas on Earth Day to clean up litter by the Mississippi River! Feel free to drop by anytime between 3:30-5:30 PM to help out. Look for the table at the entrance of Shadow Falls Park near the intersection of Summit Avenue and Mississippi River Boulevard. Gloves and trash bags are provided. All are welcome to join\, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/earth-day-mississippi-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Shadow Falls Park\, 30 Mississippi River Blvd. N.\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of St. Thomas":MAILTO:rschauer@stthomas.edu
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SUMMARY:Storytime! Ripples Book Launch with author\, Katie Yamasaki
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time\, kid activities & book signing. \nEarth Day celebration! Join author and muralist Katie Yamasaki as she celebrates the release of her newest picture book\, Ripples! The event will include a short talk from Katie and Michelle Spangler from the Mississippi Watershed sharing tips of what you can do to keep our Mississippi River clean\, along with kid-friendly activities\, and a book signing (with sales from Wild Rumpus Bookstore). \nRipples follows a young girl and her Aunty as they set sail on their river raft\, along the way passing friends and families engaged in caring for one another – sharing food\, tending wounds\, and telling stories – who ultimately join them in cleaning litter and trash from the river. Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book is a nuanced\, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric\, eye–catching illustrations\, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it―for each other\, and for the world around us. \nKatie Yamasaki is an award-winning picture book author/illustrator and muralist. She has painted over 90 walls around the world\, exploring local stories of identity and social justice. Her picture book work explores similar themes for young readers. Her titles include: Shapes\, Lines\, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey; Dad Bakes; Everything Naomi Loved; When the Cousins Came; God’s Big Plan; Fish for Jimmy; and Place Hand Here.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/storytime-ripples-book-launch-with-author-katie-yamasaki/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:Big Year of Rivers Book Club: This Tender Land
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this two-part program. Read the book This Tender Land and hear local author\, William Kent Krueger\, speak about his book that has characters traveling down the Mississippi River. In the first session\, Three Rivers staff will present the historical and ecological context to the book. The second session will include a short\, small-group discussion followed by a presentation from the author for the book as it relates to the Big Year of Rivers. Participants provide their own book. This program meets on April 23 and June 4.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/big-year-of-rivers-book-club-this-tender-land/
LOCATION:Mississippi Gateway Regional Park\, 10360 W River Rd\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55444\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Three Rivers Park District":MAILTO:ashley.levoir@threeriversparks.org
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SUMMARY:Big Year of Rivers: How Dams Affect Rivers
DESCRIPTION:The Coon Rapids Dam has been considered for removal several times since its construction in 1914. Discover the pros and cons of dam removal and factors that affect the fate of dams in our area. Then take a short walk to explore features of the Coon Rapids Dam and learn about the dam’s current role and how it has changed over the years.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/big-year-of-rivers-how-dams-affect-rivers/
LOCATION:Mississippi Gateway Regional Park\, 10360 W River Rd\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55444\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Three Rivers Park District":MAILTO:ashley.levoir@threeriversparks.org
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SUMMARY:Saint Paul Citywide Spring Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The annual litter cleanup extravaganza returns! Join Mississippi Park Connection\, the National Park Service\, and the City of Saint Paul in cleaning up the spaces we love in celebration of Earth Week. \nAttractions include: \n– An opportunity to help out our national park\n– NPS Discovery table led by ranger\n– MNUFC raffle tickets\n– MPC events crew showing off upcoming programming\n– Mississippi River trivia\n– Snacks and more! \nThe event will kick off at 11:00am with treats\, coffee\, and remarks by MPC’s executive director\, Ellen Reed\, and NPS MISS’s superintendent\, Tucker Blythe! Snacks will be distributed on a first come\, first served basis. \nRegistration is appreciated\, but not required. \nCheck out the Saint Paul Citywide Cleanup Volunteer Events page for further information. \nVolunteers under 18 years old are required to have a minor Volunteer Service Agreement completed by a parent/guardian. You can find the form at the link provided and we will have forms on site as well. \nThis is a drop-in\, rain-or-shine event\, with the equipment provided onsite.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/saint-paul-citywide-spring-cleanup/
LOCATION:Hidden Falls Regional Park\, 1313 Hidden Falls Drive\, MN\, 55116\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Park Connection":MAILTO:lmoberg@parkconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Art + Water Workshop: Aquasonos - Sounds of our Watershed with Dameun Strange
DESCRIPTION:How do you listen to water? Join Saint Paul musician and composer Dameun Strange for an afternoon of sonic exploration. Together we will learn about the physics of sound waves\, hear field recordings\, and explore the sounds of our watershed on an outdoor sound walk. Participants will then learn to make field recordings using simple tools such as a smartphone. Come prepared to tune in\, slow down\, and reflect on the sound of water in your memories and your environment. \nWorkshop activities will take place indoors and outdoors at Capitol Region Watershed District. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please bring a charged smartphone. No other equipment or previous knowledge is required! Light snacks provided. \nRegistration is required for this two-hour workshop. Workshop content is designed for teens and adults but is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Those under 18 must attend with a registered adult. Limited to 30 participants. Please register each guest separately. \nThis event is part of the We Are Water MN exhibit at Capitol Region Watershed District’s Watershed Learning Center from April 23 to June 14\, 2026. Art + Water Workshops are organized by CRWD Artist-in-Residence Sarah Peters and CRWD Community Engagement Coordinator Maricella Xiong. \nEveryone is welcome at CRWD. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all visitors. If there are any safety updates\, we will post them here and notify all registered participants. Questions? Please contact us; we’re happy to help! \nAbove image: As Above So Below (2025)\, graphic score by Dameun Strange. \nAbout the artist:\nDameun Strange is an acclaimed sound artist\, multi-instrumentalist\, and award-winning composer. His body of work encompasses conceptual electronic and improvised electro-acoustic compositions that delve into the narratives and themes of the African diaspora\, frequently incorporating surrealist and Afrofuturist aesthetics. Through sound and poetry\, Strange’s artistic aim is to articulate the beauty and resilience of the Black experience\, drawing upon ancestral influences to convey stories of triumph and forge connections across the past\, present\, and future. \nStrange has composed for notable artists and choreographers including Leslie Parker\, Ananya Chatterjea\, Joanna Lees\, and Pramila Vasudevan. His significant accolades include the 2018 ACF | Create Award and a 2019 Jerome Hill Fellowship. Most recently\, he was named the inaugural composer-in-residence for the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) for their 2025-26 60th anniversary season.
URL:https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/event/art-water-workshop-aquasonos-sounds-of-our-watershed-with-dameun-strange/
LOCATION:Watershed Learning Center\, 595 Aldine Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capitol Region Watershed District":MAILTO:mxiong@capitolregionwd.org
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