Intern Spotlight
We’re excited to have Isabella Ternes with us this semester. She is originally from Bismarck, ND and is currently a senior at MSUM studying sustainability, multimedia journalism, and photojournalism. Someday she hopes to publish work with National Geographic. She is looking forward to learning more about sustainable practices related to the Red River this semester […]
Red River Water Festival Summary
“Walking around the Hjemkomst Center and grounds, you could feel the excitement of the 1550 fourth graders from 26 schools during the Red River Water Festival. Their eagerness to learn about all things water was reflected in their curious faces and intermittent giggles. The students were able to learn and experience a variety of topics […]
A River Story Stroll
Walk, learn, and read surrounded by nature in a Story Stroll at Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. From October 25 – November 4 can walk along the paved path and read the picture book, “A River!” by Marc Martin (recommended for ages 10 and under). This is a fun and free activity to do with […]
Celebrate Our Red
Join River Keepers for our 14th annual FUNdraiser, Celebrate Our Red, on Thursday, October 24 between 4:30 – 7 p.m at the Swiontek Center in Gate City Bank. There will be a unique silent auction, raffle, and wine pull. In addition, attendees can enjoy an hors d’oeurves buffet, beer, and wine. Purchase Your $50 Ticket by:* emailing Kimberly@riverkeepers.org* […]
Monthly Volunteer Series: October Fargo Drain Cleanup
Join us for our volunteer series! The first Thursday of the month in the evening we will be hosting one of our ongoing volunteer projects. River Keepers staff will train you in at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while helping the community LEARN, SUSTAIN and ENJOY the Red River! Pre-registration is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050F4FADA929A3F94… For […]
Ironing Volunteers Needed for T-shirt Tote Project
Significant progress has been made over the past few months in transforming T-shirts into totes. This project was started to reduce the number of plastic bags found in or near the Red River. Totes are distributed for free and are used for outreach and education at local community events and stores. We have a few more boxes […]
August Many Thanks
Lil Anglers Clinic and DerbyThank you to all of the volunteers and participants who helped make the Lil Anglers Clinic and Derby a fun place to learn about fishing and enjoying the Red River while fishing! A special thank you to FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc. members for sharing their fishing skills and knowledge to help make this […]
Monthly Volunteer Series: September Riverbank Cleanup
Enjoy an outdoor walk along the river and remove trash with other River Keepers volunteers! River Keepers will provide garbage bags, pickers, and plastic gloves. Date: Thursday, September 5Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Location: Dike East, Fargo Pre-registration is required on SignUpGenius or by emailing Kim at Kimberly@riverkeepers.org or calling 701.356.8915. The first Thursday of the month in the evening […]
Red River Water Festival Volunteers Needed
Sign up for a volunteer shift at the Red River Water Festival so that we can offer this educational, fun-filled hands-on learning opportunity for local 4th grade classrooms. The Red River Water Festival is September 16-20 & 23 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead (16th being set up). Classrooms will rotate through interactive activities to […]
Ruler of the Red Virtual Fishing Tournament
We’ve changed the tournament up a little bit this year to hopefully get more participants. This year it is a month long event fun virtual fishing tournament on the Red River as August is National Fishing Month! Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8 Entry Fee: FREE How it […]