Sum of the Parts Tote Highlight
Today we are highlighting another activity, Sum of the Parts, for Tuesday Tote Highlight: Our hands-on educational activity totes can be checked out for FREE! Check out the activity here Students demonstrate how everyone contributes to the pollution of a river as it flows through a watershed and recognize that through individual group action, the […]
River Keepers Volunteering Program and Opportunities
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Last year 1466 people volunteered 3970 hours to River Keepers project, events and activities. That’s almost the equivalent of two full time employees! The more volunteers we have, the larger the impact on the Red River and our community. River […]
Volunteer Fair
We look forward to attending the Fargo Public Library’s Volunteer Fair this Saturday, March 23 from 1-4 p.m.! Stop by our booth to learn about all the ways you can volunteer with us to LEARN, SUSTAIN, and ENJOY the Red River! Stop by the downtown Main Library to learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities […]
Water Quality Monitoring Volunteers Needed
Our sampling season is just around the corner! Sign up to go water quality monitoring today! Enjoy the outdoors while helping collect samples and monitor the health of the Red River and Wild Rice River. This is one of many ways you can help us #SustaintheRed. No prior experience is needed. Training is provided on […]
River Keepers Annual Meeting
Join us for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlsen Library in Fargo! All are invited to attend this free event. New board members will be elected and attendees will participate in a fun activity to learn about River Keepers youth education.
River Keepers Qualified Legacy Endowment Fund
Make a bigger, more lasting difference for River Keepers and at at the same time receive significant tax savings. Through the North Dakota Charitable Income Tax Credit, you can claim a credit of 40% on a minimum donation of $5,000 to our qualified endowment. This credit is on top of the savings you can receive […]
Interpretive Urban Hike with the Dakota Prairie Chapter of the North Country Trail
Written by: Rennae Gruchalla, Hikes and Outreach/Dakota Prairie Chapter/NCTA MAY YOU BE FILLED WITH LOVING KINDNESS,MAY YOU BE WELL,MAY YOU BE PEACEFUL AND AT EASE,MAY YOU BE HAPPY! In the middle of a bustling city, eighteen enthusiastic hikers took a stroll through abeautiful forest to experience a serene and peaceful place. These folks got awayfrom […]
Tips and Tricks to Catfishing on the Red River
River Keepers has partnered with Brad Durick Outdoors to host this Tips and Tricks to Catfishing on the Red River Workshop on March 20th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carlsen Library in South Fargo. If you enjoy catfishing on the Red River or are thinking about getting into it either from shore or a boat, […]
Snowshoe Hike During Frostival at the Frozen Fortress
Registration for River Keepers Snowshoe Hike at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 27 is free, but space is limited! If there isn’t enough snow to snowshoe, we’ll still go on an urban hike. #EnjoytheRed #LearntheRed. Register hereLearn more about the Frozen Fortress event here.
Seeking Award Nominations
River Keepers Awards program seeks to identify and recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts enhance the Red River and its corridor through increased recreational opportunities, improved education about the resource and/or an improved environment. Nominations must be received by February 16. Pictured below is 2023 Friend of the River Award recipient, Brad Durick. Awards Form […]