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August Many Thanks

Lil Anglers Clinic and DerbyThank you to all of the volunteers and participants who helped make the Lil Anglers Clinic and Derby a fun place to learn about fishing and enjoying the Red River while fishing! A special thank you to FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc. members for sharing their fishing skills and knowledge to help make this […]

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 […]

Discovery Walk Unveiled

The Discovery Walk is officially unveiled!!! We encourage everybody to get out to LEARN some interesting information about our community, find ways to help SUSTAIN the Red River, and ENJOY the beautiful River Corridor Trail. River Keepers is grateful to the HDR Foundation for providing grant funds to make these fantastic new interpretive signs along […]

River Paddling Excursions Scheduled

A leisurely paced group paddle with a local expert sharing their knowledge of the Red River. All skill levels are welcome! Arrive at 5:30 pm to sign in and get your equipment (life jackets, paddles and vessels). Just before 6 p.m. there will be a basics of canoeing, kayaking and safely. Then we hit the […]

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 […]

Reforest The Red And Water Festival Recaps

Over 300 volunteers came out for Reforest the Red Fargo on September 12 planting 1,800 saplings and 500 big trees near the entrance of Lindenwood Park. Huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen to #SustaintheRed. This event is hosted by City of Fargo, Fargo Park District, River Keepers, and Cass County Soil Conservation […]

Last Few Days for Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Hjemkomst Landing

Our canoe and kayak rental season is winding down, but a few opportunities remain to get out on the Red while you still can! Due to limited staffing, remaining rental dates are: Saturday, September 2, 11 am-6 pm Thursday, September 7, 4-8 pm Saturday, September 9, 11 am-6 pm (Half-off rentals as part of Greater […]

31st Annual Race the Red Canoe and Kayak Race

Written by Chris Dixon African conservationist Baba Dioum once said, “In the end we will conserve only what we love.”  This truth is reflected in River Keepers’ motto, “Learn, Sustain, Enjoy.” In keeping with the spirit of these words River Keepers recently hosted the 31st annual Race the Red Canoe and Kayak Race. As always, […]

Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Hjemkomst Landing

The Red River’s has decided to slow down so the Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Hjemkomst Landing will open (rain and wind dependent)! Hours are Tuesdays and Thursday 4:00-8:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Sundays 12:00-6:00 p.m. Vessels are $10/hour/vessel first come first served.

River Flows and Paddling

Even though the Red River is back within its banks, the current is still moving fast. If you are considering going paddling, check out the river levels and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommendations first. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/river_levels/index.html#LearntheRed 2021 Photo Credit: Chelsea Joy Photography