November Monthly Volunteer Series: Water Festival Activity Supply Prep
Join us for our volunteer series! The first Thursday of the month in the evening we will be hosting one of our ongoing volunteer projects. River Keepers staff will train you in at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while helping the community LEARN, SUSTAIN and ENJOY the Red River! For November, meet us […]
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 […]
A River Story Stroll
Walk, learn, and read surrounded by nature in a Story Stroll at Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. From October 25 – November 4 can walk along the paved path and read the picture book, “A River!” by Marc Martin (recommended for ages 10 and under). This is a fun and free activity to do with […]
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 […]
Red River Water Festival Volunteers Needed
Sign up for a volunteer shift at the Red River Water Festival so that we can offer this educational, fun-filled hands-on learning opportunity for local 4th grade classrooms. The Red River Water Festival is September 16-20 & 23 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead (16th being set up). Classrooms will rotate through interactive activities to […]
Activity Tote Highlight: River Crime Lab
Today we are highlighting River Crime Lab. This is one of our hands-on educational activity totes that can be checked out for FREE! This is a great activity to combine with our Storm Drain Marking Program to help reduce storm water pollution going to the Red River. Also, consider planning this activity at a park […]
River Paddling Excursion: Member & Volunteer Only Event
This is a FREE event for River Keepers members and volunteers on August 19, thanks to funding from the FM Area Foundation. Enjoy the beauty of the Red, learn about the many aspects of the Red River, and meet other River Keepers supporters. All skill levels are welcome! Arrive by 5:30 pm to sign in […]
Lil Anglers Fishing Clinic & Derby
Catch a big one from the Red River! This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Join us at Dike East in Fargo on August 8. The fishing clinic goes from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and the derby from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn all about casting, knot tying, fish identification and more at the […]
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 […]