Sacred Water Shared Future

National Mississippi River Day
2026-06-02 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | MN
Every June 2, communities across the country come together to celebrate National Mississippi River Day—a day to honor, protect, and connect with the lifeblood of our nation. Stretching more than 2,300 miles and touching 32 states, the Mississippi River sustains over 20 million people with drinking water, fuels local economies, and nurtures countless species of birds, fish, and wildlife. It’s more than a River—it’s a shared story, flowing through our histories, communities, and futures.
National Mississippi River Day shines a spotlight on both the beauty and the challenges of this iconic waterway. From local proclamations and festivals to online events and paddles, it’s a day for everyone—residents, leaders, and organizations alike—to come together in common purpose. The celebration also kicks off River Days of Action (June 1–15), a two-week series of events and opportunities to take action for a healthier, more resilient Mississippi River.
As One Mississippi plans for National Mississippi River Day, June 2, 2026, we’re proud to continue growing this national movement as a partner of Sacred Waters, Shared Future. More events and opportunities coming soon; for now, learn more about National Mississippi River Day here and find ways to participate and help continue to grow this new annual tradition for the River!
Contact info@1mississippi.org with any questions.

River Days of Action
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-06-15 23:59 | MN
Each June 1 – 15, individuals, organizations, and communities across the Mississippi River watershed come together for River Days of Action—a two-week celebration of connection, community, and care for the Mighty Mississippi. From the Headwaters to the Gulf, River Days invites everyone to get involved through cleanups, paddles, restoration projects, educational webinars, community festivals, and more. It’s a chance to experience the River firsthand, build relationships, and take meaningful action for our people, land, water, and wildlife.
As we look ahead to River Days of Action 2026, One Mississippi—a proud partner of Sacred Waters, Shared Future 2026—invites you to get involved by exploring local events, activities, and opportunities to make a difference. Whether you’re hosting an event, volunteering, or showing up to learn, your participation helps strengthen our collective commitment to a healthier, more resilient Mississippi River for everyone.
Contact info@1mississippi.org with any questions and cruise over to the River Days of Action webpage to learn more, find events, and discover how you can get involved!

River at Risk: An Escape Room Without Walls
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
The Mississippi River has been threatened with a deadly poison by an evil villain, the Denatureizer, and only you can save it! Complete puzzles and challenges about rocks, stars and the river itself to thwart these destructive plans while enjoying the outdoors.

WaterFest
2026-05-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Lake Phalen Park, 1600 Phalen Drive, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
A free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.

Knitting and Crochet River Meet-Up
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Spend some time along the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River with other like-minded crafters and artists. Bring a current project and work on it in the company of others or on your own, outside or in. Chat with a naturalist about a Mississippi River Flow Rate Blanket project that will show the history of the river. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like!

Open House and Ice Cream Social
2026-05-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Watershed Learning Center, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Join us on Wednesday, May 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for staff-led demonstrations, artmaking, and free ice cream!
Visitors are invited to
– Explore the We Are Water MN exhibit,
– Experience short, family-friendly demonstrations of CRWD’s work,
– Tour our LEED Gold-certified building, and
– Make and take-home custom art in partnership with two artists from Springboard for the Arts’ Ready-go program:
– Custom screen printing with Jessica Lopez Lyman from La Luchadora and
– Water-themed metal casting with Sara Hanson from WOW Mobile Metal Lab.
Please register below. We appreciate the optional registration to help us plan refreshments.
This 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.
Everyone 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!

Mississippi Muse: River Geology and Wild Clay
2026-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
The Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. Visualize and discover the earth’s processes that have shaped the river through this hands-on workshop. Explore the riverbed for evidence of geological history, then unearth some “wild clay” (natural clay deposits from the earth). Learn how to process and refine this clay into something more workable, then use it to build a simple form.

BIGGER River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups
2026-05-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Padelford Riverboats, Harriet Island, 205 Doctor Justus Ohage Blvd., Saint Paul, MN, 55107, United States
For 30 years, the Big River Journey field trip has engaged children on the Mississippi River. Our flagship program takes 3rd through 5th graders out on an authentic paddleboat in the Mississippi River for an eight mile journey filled with hands-on learning opportunities.
Once a year, this field trip is open to grown-ups!
We’ve kept some classics from the school field trip, but also made some elegant upgrades to the experience. Step aboard the very same paddleboat, but see it transformed to include a full Captain’s Dinner, a free drink ticket at the onboard bar, and brand new, never before seen learning stations!
The evening will be structured like a “school day”, including morning announcements, lunch, three class periods, and recess! Of course, there will also be breathtaking sights of the river from the outdoor decks—just like what students experience on Big River Journey.
Tickets: $100 General Pubic • $75 MPC Members • $50 Volunteers
All proceeds from this fundraising event will go to a good cause: keeping Mississippi Park Connection well funded so we can support the National Park Service and Mississippi River through stewardship and habitat restoration, youth education, and community programming.

Drop-In Discoveries: River Critters
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
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.

Sidewalk Poetry Workshop
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Watershed Learning Center, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 9, for a Sidewalk Poetry Workshop in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul. Attendees will be introduced to the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Contest and invited to submit their own work to the juried pool of poetry. The contest is open to all residents of Saint Paul.
The theme of this year’s contest is Water, to correspond with the We Are Water MN exhibit. The contest will accept poems in six languages: Dakota, Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish, and English, to honor and recognize the remarkable cultures that make Saint Paul such a special capital city.
This 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.
Everyone 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!
Above image: Sidewalk poem Untitled (2009) by Pam Haas, photo by Public Art Saint Paul.
Please register here.

Family River Fishing
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
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.

Drawn from the River: Charcoal Experiments with Kimberly Wetzel
2026-05-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Art & Water Space, 321 Main Street S, Ste 204, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
A project of the Art & Water Micro Residency supported by A House Unbuilt
MAY 9 – JUNE 7, 2026
MICRO RESIDENCY: CHARCOAL EXPERIMENTS WITH KIMBERLY WETZEL
Open Studio: Saturdays, Noon – 4pm
During her time in residence, Kimberly will be creating a series of abstract charcoal drawings utilizing an experimental charcoal pouring process. These drawings will be inspired by the landscape around Stillwater, with a focus on the St. Croix River and native plant life. She will be spending time walking along river trails ethically foraging for materials to use in the creation of her work along with visual reference for her drawings.
MAY 23 & 24, 2026 | 2-4PM
CHARCOAL POURING WORKSHOP WITH RESIDENT ARTIST KIMBERLY WETZEL
This two-part workshop will cover the the charcoal pouring process and experimental drawing techniques. We will spend the first session learning how to charcoal pour and creating unique textures on paper. The second session will utilize collage techniques to create landscapes out of our charcoal pours. Participants will leave the workshop with several completed pieces.
10 participants max, must attend both sessions
RSVP: https://forms.gle/r8PbpbszGwAjLMxr9
JUNE 5 – 7, 2026; FRIDAY, 5 – 8PM; SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10AM – 5PM
ART OPENER STUDIO TOUR / RIVER DAYS OF ACTION FEATURING RESIDENT ARTIST KIMBERLY WETZEL
Kimberly will be presenting an exhibition of her work created during her residency with House Unbuilt. She will have drawings on display along with a site-activation inspired by the St. Croix River. There will also be a craft area where you can collage your own mini-drawings as well as try her drawing techniques out for yourself.

Doors Open- Explore MWMO
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Doors Open Minneapolis at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s (MWMO) Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This free, citywide event organized by the nonprofit Rethos offers behind-the-scenes access to dozens of iconic and unique sites across Minneapolis. We’re proud to be part of this celebration of the city’s architecture, history, and innovation.​
Explore Our Living Laboratory
At the MWMO, you’ll discover how green infrastructure, public art, and innovative stormwater features come together to protect water quality and connect our community to the Mississippi River. Our Stormwater Park and Learning Center is a living laboratory where science, sustainability, and design intersect.​
What You’ll Experience

Guided Tours: Explore our innovative facility and learn how we manage stormwater on-site using green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavers, and underground filtration systems.
Interactive Exhibits: Engage with hands-on displays that explain how stormwater affects the river and what we can do to protect it.
Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping: See how native plants support biodiversity and help filter runoff before it reaches the river.
Public Art Installations: Discover how art is integrated into our landscape to inspire environmental stewardship.
Staff Q&A: Meet our team of scientists, educators, and planners who will be on hand to answer your questions about water quality, habitat restoration, and community engagement.​​

No registration is required. Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast, a curious neighbor, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, we welcome you to explore our site and learn how we’re working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River.​
For more information about Doors Open Minneapolis and other participating sites, visit doorsopenminneapolis.org.

Doors Open Minneapolis: Met Council West Meters Odor Control Facility
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Metropolitan Council West Meters Odor Control Facility, 2955 W River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Do you know what happens after you flush? Learn about our wastewater system, how we minimize the stinky odors connected to the process, and what happens to the water before it returns to the Mississippi River.

River Trivia Geocaching
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Get out and stretch your legs along the banks of the Mississippi River to find geocaches with trivia questions at each stop. Can you answer more of the river-related questions correctly than anyone else?

Adopt-a-Drain at the Twins Game
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Adopt-a-Drain and the Metro Watershed Partners are offering discounted tickets for members of the Adopt-a-Drain program to come to the Minnesota Twins Game at Target Field stadium on Saturday, May 2. There will be an Adopt-a-Drain pre-game parade around the field with program participants, and information will be shared about the Sacred Water Shared Future message in the stadium at that time.

Twin Cities Bird Festival
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day along the Great Mississippi Flyway! Learn what makes this spot on the river so captivating for migratory birds. Check out the live raptors, attend a family-friendly bird walk or an indoor talk about bird conservation. Visit the new Gateway Center, Treetop Trail or walk across the dam. Food trucks with lunch fare will be on site. Event is organized in partnership with American Bird Conservancy, St. Paul Bird Alliance, MN Bird Coalition, Land of Lakes Bird Alliance, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, FWS, MN DNR, Hennepin County, NPS.

Art + Water Workshop: Aquasonos - Sounds of our Watershed with Dameun Strange
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Watershed Learning Center, 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
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.
Workshop 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.
Registration 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.
This 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.
Everyone 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!
Above image: As Above So Below (2025), graphic score by Dameun Strange.
About the artist:
Dameun 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.
Strange 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.

Saint Paul Citywide Spring Cleanup
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Hidden Falls Regional Park, 1313 Hidden Falls Drive, MN, 55116, United States
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.
Attractions include:
– An opportunity to help out our national park
– NPS Discovery table led by ranger
– MNUFC raffle tickets
– MPC events crew showing off upcoming programming
– Mississippi River trivia
– Snacks and more!
The 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.
Registration is appreciated, but not required.
Check out the Saint Paul Citywide Cleanup Volunteer Events page for further information.
Volunteers 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.
This is a drop-in, rain-or-shine event, with the equipment provided onsite.

Big Year of Rivers: How Dams Affect Rivers
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
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.

Big Year of Rivers Book Club: This Tender Land
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
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.

Storytime! Ripples Book Launch with author, Katie Yamasaki
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
This Earth Day, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time, kid activities & book signing.
Earth 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).
Ripples 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.
Katie 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.

Earth Day Mississippi River Cleanup
2026-04-22 15:30 - 17:30 | Shadow Falls Park, 30 Mississippi River Blvd. N., MN, 55104, United States
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.

Presentation on the Future of the Mississippi River Gorge
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway, MN, 55116, United States
“From Rapids to Reservoirs & Back Again?’ — a presentation by John O. Anfinson, PhD
For 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.
The 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.
Speaker 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.
Presented by Highland District Council, National Parks Conservation Association and St. Paul Parks Conservancy

Make Your Own: River Flow 'Temperature' Blanket
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
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.

Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series - Minnesota's Bears: Big Rivers, Big Bears, Big Time Conservation Story
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Join us for a presentation by Andrew Tri, a research wildlife biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. From an era of persecution to conservation and management, Minnesota’s black bears are truly a conservation success story. We’ll discuss bear ecology, management, conservation, how to coexist with these amazing critters and why rivers can be corridors for range expansion. This program is part of the 2026 Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series.

Spring Kickoff and Clean-Up on the Mississippi
2026-04-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Riverfront Regional Park, Public Boat Launch, Fridley, MN, 55421, United States
Volunteers needed!
We’re kicking off the season this year with a clean-up along the Mississippi in Minneapolis, part of the citywide Earth Day Clean-Up on April 18th. Join us with your own kayak to help! We plan to paddle from Riverfront Park in Fridley down to Boom Island, picking up trash from the river and along the shore as we go. We had a blast last year and also picked up SO MUCH TRASH!
If you don’t have a kayak, there are opportunities to help on land too. Check the city website for more clean-up info or email us if you’d like to be part of our support crew.
Bags and gloves will be provided. RSVP required to booking@twincitieskayaking.com. Be sure to RSVP so we can arrange cooperative shuttling and carpooling for the paddlers. We hope lots more volunteers can come out and help keep our river clean!
Don’t forget your pfd and a dry bag with extra clothes just in case of any mishaps.. water is still cold so you’ll want to stay comfortable if you accidentally get wet! In case of bad weather or river conditions, this event will be cancelled or moved to a walking clean-up instead of paddling.
Kayak trip is approx. 5 miles. To RSVP email booking@twincitieskayaking.com

Mississippi Musings: Restoration, Conservation, & Mending
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:30 | MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Join us for a morning of interactive art and science at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, where we will learn about the impacts of restoration efforts along the Mississippi River.
Following an informative presentation by the director of conservation at Friends of the Mississippi River, Dr. Alex Roth, local poet, Moheb Soliman, will share his experience with the recent reconstruction of Hall’s Island.
Artist Kimberly Boustead will lead participants through a collaborative art project consisting of personalized squares depicting a healthy Mississippi River. Participants will learn simple stitches and applique to adorn their squares with botanical dyed stitching and wool elements.
This workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO; Minneapolis artist, Kimberly Boustead; and Friends of the Mississippi River.

Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series - Stories of the Mississippi River Boat Captain
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Join us for a presentation by Lee Hendrix — pilot and riverboat captain. Learn about the exciting and dangerous work that accompanied a five-decade career of working on America’s river with Lee Hendrix, pilot and former captain in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Lee piloted commercial towboats and the last three overnight passenger steamboats on the Mississippi — the Delta, Mississippi and American Queen. Through engaging storytelling, Hendrix sheds light on his rare experience along one of the most powerful and important waterways in the world. This program is part of the 2026 Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series.

Bike with a Naturalist
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Pedal along the Mississippi River on the paved trails near the Gateway Center with a naturalist. Make stops to observe what is happening along the path and near the river in early April. Learn how to plan your own bike rides on the regional trails connecting to other Three Rivers Parks. Bikes and helmets provided upon request.
