On-the-Water Cleanup
Join us for our annual On-the-Water Cleanup on Monday, August 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm! Volunteers clean up the banks of the Red River in canoes. Volunteers must have enough experience canoeing to be comfortable reaching over in a canoe to pick up trash. Backup weather date: August 17 There are a limited number […]
River Paddling Excursions
Leisurely paced group paddles with a local expert sharing their knowledge of the Red River. 2026 Schedule:* Social on the Red River, May 27, led by Midwest Outdoors * History of the Red River, June 10, led by Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County * Animals and Habitats of the Red River, June 24, […]
Reforest the Red Events
Join us as we plant trees and shrubs along the Red River! Moorhead: Tuesday, May 19 from noon – 4 pm Fargo: Wednesday, September 23 from noon – 6:30 pm Development and cultural practices have prevented natural regeneration of trees along the banks of the river. Planting trees in key areas along the Red creates […]
Race the Red Canoe & Kayak Races
Kayakers and Canoers wanted for Race the Red! All skill levels welcome. Three Flag Races:Choose your distance from 1.5, 3.5 or 6 miles.Participants paddle up river to a designated turnaround point, grab a prize, and return down river to the finish. The Course:All races begin and end at the south boat ramp at Dike East […]
Lil Anglers Clinic & Derby
Catch a big one from the Red River on Wednesday, June 17 at Dike East in Fargo! This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Schedule:Clinic- 5:30-6:30pm (free food and fishing gear while supplies last)Derby Announcements- 6:30pmDerby- 6:45-7:45pm (ages 13 and under)Award Ceremony- 7:45—8pm Learn all about casting, knot tying, fish identification and more at […]
Catfish Cup Golf Scramble
This is a fun event for golfers of all skill levels! PrizesCatfish Cup – Lowest Team ScoreCarp Award- Highest Team Score Fun, Fun, FunWin prizes while learning about River Keepers and the Red River by Putting with a Paddle, Chipping into a Compost Tumbler and more. Plus other more regular on-the course games! Player Opportunities […]
River Keepers Annual Meeting
Join us for our Annual Meeting! All are invited to attend this free event. Audubon Great Plains will lead a Red River Water Festival activity, “Mallard Migration Game: Healthy Wetlands”. Participate in a game that simulates ducks migrating utilizing wetlands as a safe haven that provide food, water, and nesting grounds. We will be in […]
Resilient Yard Workshops: Make Your Own Rain Barrel and/or Compost Tumbler
Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by building a rain barrel. Workshops include a short presentation on water quality and stormwater runoff. Make Your Own Rain Barrel WorkshopApril 28 or May 6, 2026 from 6-7:30 pmat a Moorhead ParkFee: $44 or $39 for Moorhead residents (includes supplies) Make and Paint Your Own […]
Become an Outreach Ambassador for 2026!
Want to enjoy being at community events, talking with others, while helping River Keepers? We are looking for more Outreach Ambassadors! This is a leadership opportunity for volunteers to get more of our community involved in our organization and ways to learn, sustain and safely enjoy the Red River! Let us know you are interested […]
Giving Hearts Day Matches
Donate now through Giving Hearts Day on February 12th to make the Red River the heart of a stronger, healthier community: https://rb.gy/0w26uf. Thank you to our match sponsors including Magnifi Financial, Digital Grail and a number of generous donors who contributed so donations to River Keepers this Giving Hearts Day go further!