7 events found.
Presentation on the Future of the Mississippi River Gorge
Highland Park Community Center 1978 Ford Parkway, MNWeek of Events
Monday, April 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 –Make Your Own: River Flow ‘Temperature’ Blanket
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April 21, 2026 –Presentation on the Future of the Mississippi River Gorge
Make Your Own: River Flow ‘Temperature’ Blanket
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.
Presentation on the Future of the Mississippi River Gorge
“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 […]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 –Earth Day Mississippi River Cleanup
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April 22, 2026 –Storytime! Ripples Book Launch with author, Katie Yamasaki
Earth Day Mississippi River Cleanup
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 […]
Storytime! Ripples Book Launch with author, Katie Yamasaki
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 […]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 –Big Year of Rivers Book Club: This Tender Land
Big Year of Rivers Book Club: This Tender Land
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.
Friday, April 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 –Big Year of Rivers: How Dams Affect Rivers
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April 25, 2026 –Saint Paul Citywide Spring Cleanup
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April 25, 2026 –Art + Water Workshop: Aquasonos – Sounds of our Watershed with Dameun Strange
Big Year of Rivers: How Dams Affect Rivers
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.
Saint Paul Citywide Spring Cleanup
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 – […]
Art + Water Workshop: Aquasonos – Sounds of our Watershed with Dameun Strange
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 […]
Sunday, April 26, 2026
No events on this day.
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.