Minnesota Now in Moorhead: River Keepers’ Look to Unite Community through Red River
It was fun to have the Minnesota Now crew experience the Red River with us! Thanks for having us on air. Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River #RKTHanks #EnjoytheRed
Eagle Scout Creates New Activity Station for Red River Water Festival
We worked with a scout this spring who was tasked to come up with a new activity for our Red River Water Festival for their Eagle Scout Project. They created the “Water Cycle Marble Run”. We wanted an activity station that students can come to with their teacher or teacher aide if they need a […]
Reforest the Red Moorhead Thank You
The cooler weather made for some fast work getting 310 trees planted by about 60 volunteers in just two hours at Reforest the Red Moorhead! Riparian trees are important for a healthy Red River and our community from improving water quality and providing wildlife habitat to creating green spaces for recreation. #RKThanks #SustaintheRed #EnjoytheRed
Storm Drain Video
Your storm drain and the Red River are more connected than you may think. The City of Fargo and River Keepers teamed up to break down the simple dos and don’ts that keep our river clean. From pet waste and grass clippings to motor oil and fertilizer — none of it belongs down the drain. […]
Power of 100 Women Who Care Donations
Thank you to the Power of 100 Women Who Care – Red River Valley. We are excited to add a wastewater activity to the Red River Water Festival called “Flush the Kids”. #RKThanks#LearntheRed Interested in helping us build the system? Contact River Keepers today!
Annual Meeting Elections and Award
At our Annual Meeting last night, five new board members were elected (Chris Hanson, Lukas Human, Jillian Patrie, Brian Smart, Scott Smyth), four board members were re-elected (Mike Ferrie, Amy Kronbeck, Lindsey Lee, Shannon Thornton) and we recognized three outgoing board members (Daigen Afdahl, Sandra East, Jill Wilkey). Shanley High School exemplifies the spirit of […]
Window Display Creator Needed
Are you creative and love to design? Help us create a fun River Keepers window display to promote recreation on the Red River to thousands of local visitors this summer! If you’re interested, we will set up a meeting with you and our staff to discuss some of the elements we want included in the […]
Q&A What is Something About River Keepers that Suprises People
On average, 1500 volunteers provide over 3700 hours annually to help the community learn about the Red River, help sustain it and safely enjoy it. That doubles our impact! Volunteering outdoors with friends, family and colleagues strengthens relationships, improves mental and physical health, and provides a sense of accomplishment. #SustaintheRed #EnjoytheRed #LearntheRed
Cleanups Partner Highlight
A big thank you to WM for sponsoring on our cleanup program which include riverbank, drain and on-the-water cleanups. One of our first volunteer projects was to work with volunteers to pick up trash along the Red River. Volunteers have told us it is a fun teambuilding experience that instills a sense of community pride, […]
April Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with us in April! Help with these projects (some are weather dependent). Mark interest at riverkeepers.org/volunteer or by using the links below: *Activity Assistant: Lead an activity at our booth at Party for the Planet on April 25, from 10:45 – noon or 2-4pm or be an Ambassador at the MSUM Earth Day Celebration on April […]