2023 Friend of the River Award
RIVER KEEPERS 2023 FRIEND OF THE RIVER AWARD was presented to Brad Durick who owns and operates Brad Durick Outdoors LLC. Brad characterizes the description of the Friend of the River because of his work in maintaining and increasing appropriate recreational use of the Red River. We appreciate Brad’s enthusiasm for helping people learn about […]
Used Food Grade 55 Gallon Barrels Needed
We are looking for 55-gallon plastic food grade barrels, do you have ideas or connections? We use these barrels to teach our resilient yard workshop series including Make Your Own Rain Barrel and Make Your Own Compost Tumbler. If possible, we like used barrels to keep them out of the landfill (that are easy to […]
Outreach Ambassador Program
Volunteers are needed to join our new Outreach Ambassador Program! Ambassadors will receive training to staff River Keepers booth at outreach events, answer questions and promote River Keepers, our events, and programs, the Red River and train Outreach Volunteer Assistants to teach a fun hands-on activity for youth. Interested in learning more? Visit our website […]
Seeking Nominations for Awards
River Keepers is seeking nominations for our awards program which identifies and recognizes individuals and organizations whose efforts enhance the Red River and its corridor through increased recreational opportunities, improved education about the resource and an improved environment. Nominations are due February 15. Find out more by clicking on the Awards Form and Criteria link […]
Seeking New Board Members
River Keepers is currently seeking new board members for a three year term. Interviews will be held at the beginning of 2023 with elections being held at our Annual Meeting in April. A board member must demonstrate interest in River Keepers mission, goals and activities. We are seeking Minnesota residents, people with skills or interest […]
2022 Winter Solstice Walk
Bring some light and cheer to the longest night of the year. The trail at Lindenwood Park in Fargo will be lit at 5:30 p.m. and glow until 8 p.m on Wednesday, December 21. Pre-registration is not required. This is a special way to experience the beauty of the Red River and the trails along […]
Celebrate Our Red Fall FUNdraiser
Join us for our 12th annual FUNdraiser, Celebrate Our Red, at the Swiontek Center in Gate City Bank on Thursday, October 20th from 6-8 p.m.. In addition to the silent auction and raffle, attendees can enjoy an hors d’oeurves buffet, beer, and wine. Purchase your $60 ticket *on Eventbrite http://www.eventbrite.com/…/celebrate-our-red-tickets… (Online ticket sales end Wednesday, […]
Snakey Creek Clean Up Volunteers Needed
hank you to those who helped clean up Snakey Creek yesterday! You can read more about it here: https://www.inforum.com/…/volunteers-clean-heaps-of… We have more dates set to continue working north to get the creek cleaned up. Can you join us? Snakey Creek flows through M. B. Johnson Park in Moorhead and eventually dumps into the Red River. […]
Red River Water Festival
We asked for volunteers, and you delivered! We can’t thank all of our volunteers (around 140 of you!), teachers, and chaperones enough who helped make our Red River Water Festival a success this past week and a half. Because of everyone’s help, 2,300 plus 3rd and 4th grade students participated in fun interactive activities that […]
Governor Walz Proclaims Hunting and Fishing Day
River Keepers was fortunate to be invited, with other outdoors organizations promoting hunting and fishing in Minnesota, as Governor Walz proclaimed today Hunting and Fishing Day. He recognized that the outdoors has numerous values for the state and for individuals. The Red River is a great place to fish, go out and try it! #EnjoytheRed