Gently Used T-shirts Needed
Did you know we accept gently used family friendly T-shirts for our T-shirt to Tote Project? We are in need of T-shirts and are accepting donations from individuals or organizations. Contact Kim at Kimberly@riverkeepers.org or call 701.356.8915 to schedule a drop off time. T-shirts are turned into totes by volunteers and handed back out in […]
DIY or Assembled Rain Barrel and Compost Tumblers for Sale
Our Resilient Yard Series Workshops are finished for the season, but you can still purchase a DIY kit or assembled rain barrel or compost tumbler on our website! Learn more here: https://www.riverkeepers.org/…/river-friendly-house…/ Capturing rain and making compost are great ways you can make your yard more resilient for the Red River! Compost is a nutrient […]
July Monthly Volunteer Series: Storm Drain Marking in West Fargo
Join us for our July Monthly Volunteer Series in West Fargo! Date: Thursday, July 10 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Volunteers are needed to help us mark storm drains with markers that say, “No Dumping, Drains to River” and hand out door hangers to nearby residents. This outreach and education helps reduce storm water pollution […]
Thank you, 2024 Cleanup Volunteers!
As we come to the end of another great year, we’d like to recognize the hard work volunteers have done cleaning up riverbanks and drains. Thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, classes and individuals that have reduced the amount of trash in and around the Red River which has the potential to degrade […]
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: October Fargo Drain Cleanup
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! Pre-registration is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050F4FADA929A3F94… For […]
Ironing Volunteers Needed for T-shirt Tote Project
Significant progress has been made over the past few months in transforming T-shirts into totes. This project was started to reduce the number of plastic bags found in or near the Red River. Totes are distributed for free and are used for outreach and education at local community events and stores. We have a few more boxes […]
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 […]
On-the-Water Cleanup
Join us on August 12th to cleanup the banks of the Red River in a canoe. Volunteers must have enough experience canoeing to be comfortable reaching over the canoe to pick up trash and not mind getting wet/muddy. There are a limited number of spots available. Volunteers must sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FADA929A3F94-48143700-2024#/