Special Fargo Red River Bank Cleanup
We need volunteers to help us collect garbage in South Fargo near the Red River! Pre-registration is required. River Keepers staff will be present for the cleanup, to provide training, and description of the site. This is a beautiful location and a nice place to spend an afternoon cleaning up trash and helping SUSTAIN the […]
River Keepers Mourns the Passing of our First Executive Director
River Keepers mourns the passing of our first Executive Director, Steve Zaiser, who helped shape the organization and its early work to advocate for the Red River’s awareness, appreciation and stewardship. Steve participated in the 1989 Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team study, which recommended creating an organization to speak for the Red River. During his time […]
Trash and Treat Cleanup Event
Dress up, clean up, and pick up your treats at this year’s new Trash and Treat event! Show your Halloween and community spirit by dressing up and participating in a Red River Bank Cleanup in Fargo or Moorhead anytime between October 17 – November 1. All ages welcome. How it Works and Prizes: *Register for […]
Red River Water Festival Recap
Over 1400 4th-grade students learned all about water at the Red River Water Festival. From watersheds and water quality to stormwater, trees, water treatment and more. Thanks to the 80+ volunteers who helped make the Red River Water Festival move as seamlessly as possible with thirteen 4th grade classes participating in a field trip all […]
Reforest the Red Fargo Recap
Thank you to everyone who came together for Reforest the Red Fargo! Over 390 volunteers came together to plant 3,500 trees and shrubs to sustain the Red River for years to come. It truly takes a community working together to make a lasting difference for the Red River! They shared tasks to dig, mulch, water, […]
Celebrate Our Red
Join River Keepers for our 16th annual FUNdraiser, Celebrate Our Red, at the Swiontek Center in Gate City Bank for a unique silent auction, raffle, and wine pull on Thursday, November 12. Enjoy an hors d’oeurves buffet, beer and wine. The venue will be decked out for Christmas, so come dressed for some fun pictures! […]
October Monthly Volunteer Series: Moorhead Drain Cleanup
Join us for our October Monthly Volunteer Series in Moorhead! Use pickers to pick up trash along a drainage ditch in Moorhead. This project helps reduce pollution going to the Red River. Volunteers will meet at the clean up site. There will be a brief training at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while […]
Red River Water Festival Volunteers Needed
The Red River Water Festival is September 16-18 & 21-23 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead (the 16th being just set up). Over 2,100 4th grade students will rotate through interactive activities to learn about water over the course of this event. We need volunteers to make this event a success! What is a Water […]
Ruler of the Red Fishing Tournament Results
Thank you to all of the Ruler of the Red participants and congratulations to the winners! We had the best year yet……29 individuals from 5 different cities entered 56 fish of 11 different species! Thanks again to our partners and sponsors for providing support and fun prizes: FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc., @Fargo Fishing Charter , […]
September Monthly Volunteer Series: Fargo Drain Cleanup
Join us for our September Monthly Volunteer Series in Fargo! Date: Thursday, September 3 Time: 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. To register or learn more: Sign up using our online signup form (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050F4FADA929A3F94…) or by […]