Red River Water Festival Summary
“Walking around the Hjemkomst Center and grounds, you could feel the excitement of the 1550 fourth graders from 26 schools during the Red River Water Festival. Their eagerness to learn about all things water was reflected in their curious faces and intermittent giggles. The students were able to learn and experience a variety of topics […]
Monthly Volunteer Series: September Riverbank Cleanup
Enjoy an outdoor walk along the river and remove trash with other River Keepers volunteers! River Keepers will provide garbage bags, pickers, and plastic gloves. Date: Thursday, September 5Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Location: Dike East, Fargo Pre-registration is required on SignUpGenius or by emailing Kim at Kimberly@riverkeepers.org or calling 701.356.8915. The first Thursday of the month in the evening […]
July 2024 Highlights
Because river levels were too fast for beginner paddlers, we changed our Discover the Red River Paddling Excursion to an Urban Hike. Participants said they enjoyed the informational walk. Project partner: Moorhead Parks and Recreation.
Race the Red (updated July 2, 2024)
UPDATE: CANCELLED DUE TO FAST RIVER CONDITIONS. Kayakers and Canoers wanted for the 32nd Annual Race the Red! All skill levels welcome. Date: Monday, July 15 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 […]
Apply to Become a Board Member
Thank you for sharing your Board Member story, Sandie East Salisbury! #RKThanks Find our board member job description and application at riverkeepers.org/about/. Apply by February 16 for consideration of a 2024-2027 term.
RiverArts Fishing Clinic
Written by Sarah Ambuehl, volunteer Around 75 kids and their families came together on July 23rd for the River Arts Fishing Clinic at Memorial Park in Moorhead. The event’s success was due to the various project partners; Moorhead Parks and Recreation, and the FM Walleyes. We were also fortunate for the 15 dedicated volunteers who […]
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River Keepers is Hiring a Project Coordinator
Want to help grow our events, strengthen our volunteer program, and connect people to the Red River? River Keepers is hiring a Project Coordinator! Read, share and apply. PROJECT COORDINATOR River Keepers, a Fargo-Moorhead based nonprofit that advocates for sustainable use of the Red River, seeks a full-time employee to implement educational and conservation projects […]