September Cleanups
We had a lot of dedicated volunteers within the last month helping SUSTAIN the Red River by picking up and removing hundreds of pounds of trash! Here are some highlights: *We had a great time celebrating National Public Lands Day with Minnesota Extension. A group of volunteers cleaned up trash in downtown Moorhead near the […]
Red River Water Festival Fun
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s Red River Water Festival a success! We welcomed 1,700 4th graders who explored water through fun, interactive and educational activities at the Hjemkomst Center. From learning about water properties, invasive species, the importance of trees, water treatment, water quality, bird migration and more, students learned […]
Reforest the Red Thank You
Thank you to our volunteers, supporters, and sponsors for making Reforest the Red Fargo this year a huge success! Over 300 volunteers came together to plant thousands of trees and shrubs along River Drive South near the Red River. We ended up having great weather for tree planting and rain afterwards that benefited the trees. […]
Volunteers Needed for Red River Water Festival
The Red River Water Festival is September 15-19 & 22-23 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead (the 15th being just set up). Seventy five classes from 25 schools will rotate through interactive activities to learn about water over the course of this event. What is a Water Festival? A water festival is an educational, fun-filled […]
Water and River Related Geocaches
River Keepers entered the Geocache world to teach people more about the Red River via fun adventures. You can enjoy the Red River while learning about the urban water cycle, what’s in and along the Red River, and some of it’s history. Geocaching is a fun scavenger hunt for the whole family. #LearntheRed #EnjoytheRed
Cleanup Volunteers Needed
Volunteer cleanups are going strong, so let’s keep the momentum going! There are a number of locations near the Red River on both the Fargo and Moorhead side and drainage ditches that need assistance this month. Choose a location that is convenient for you or go out and explore a new area! We send out […]
Gently Used T-shirts Needed
Did you know we accept gently used family friendly T-shirts for our T-shirt to Tote Project? We are in need of T-shirts and are accepting donations from individuals or organizations. Contact Kim at Kimberly@riverkeepers.org or call 701.356.8915 to schedule a drop off time. T-shirts are turned into totes by volunteers and handed back out in […]
Ruler of the Red Fishing Tournament
What: A virtual fishing tournament When: The WHOLE month of August Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8 Entry Fee: FREE How it Works: * Catch any species of fish in the Red River during August 2025. * Take a picture of yourself with the fish AND the […]
River Keepers Monthly Volunteer Series: Drain Cleanup in Fargo
Join us for our September Monthly Volunteer Series on September 4, 5:30 – 7:30 pm! Use pickers to pick up trash along Drain 27 in Fargo. This project helps reduce pollution going to the Red River. This project is in partnership with Fargo Park District and Southeast Cass Water Resource District There will be a […]
DIY or Assembled Rain Barrel and Compost Tumblers for Sale
Our Resilient Yard Series Workshops are finished for the season, but you can still purchase a DIY kit or assembled rain barrel or compost tumbler on our website! Learn more here: https://www.riverkeepers.org/…/river-friendly-house…/ Capturing rain and making compost are great ways you can make your yard more resilient for the Red River! Compost is a nutrient […]