This introductory paddling course is for those who have never paddled or are somewhat new to paddling and want to learn how to safely get in and out of a kayak from shore or dock, basic strokes such as forward, back, sweep (turn) and stop, and want to know what to do if you are […]
River City Outdoors is planning two days of action with Big Muddy Adventures; the first one is June 2nd with Bworks, and the second one is June 7th with Gene Slay's Girls and Boys Club. Note: This is a private event.
Register here: https://mississippirivernetwork.salsalabs.org/greybeard In 2022 Dale Sanders, known to many as Greybeard, earned the Guinness World Record as the oldest person to paddle the entire Mississippi River from source to sea. A team of filmmakers, including Alex Maier and Amy Robin from Wilderness Mindset, captured this epic adventure on film and produced the award-winning documentary, […]
The paddling season is in full swing! Are you interested in paddling on the Mississippi or other big rivers? Do you have stories about big river paddling you'd like to share? Enjoy morning coffee and hang out with other paddlers to ask questions and share experiences. The event is hosted by Dean Klinkenberg, The Mississippi […]
Get free tickets with donation options here: bit.ly/DilgFilm One hundred years ago, our upper Mississippi River was on the brink of crisis. Levees were planned, and the River's floodplain wetlands and land were set to be drained and filled to create farmland. The potential devastation to the wildlife, plants, and many communities that call this […]
On June 6, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa, will host our Taste of Summer, an after-hours event with live music and food trucks. Guests can learn about Big River C.A.A.R.E and the Mississippi River Network's River Days of Action. (C.A.A.R.E stands for Conservation Action through Advocacy, Research, and Engagement.) The […]
Artist Christine Curry's Andy Warhol-inspired “Pop Art” exhibit focused on water quality issues in the Mississippi River will be on display at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL 61285 from June 7-15. Christine’s inspiration comes from a life-long journey of advocating for animals, nature, people, art, and […]
River City Outdoors is planning two days of action with Big Muddy Adventures; the first one is June 2nd with Bworks, and the second one is June 7th with Gene Slay's Girls and Boys Club. Note: This is a private event.
Join the team owner for a behind the scenes tour of what USA Today called "the Best Minor League Ballpark in America". Get an inside look at the clubhouses, battling cages, press box, suites, Quad City Sports Hall of Fame, Champions Club, even the dugouts, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from 17 years at Modern Woodman […]
Paddling on the Mississippi is a sublime activity, and the Mississippi River Paddle Weekend has a plethora of Tours, Races, and Relays throughout the day for everyone from beginners to ultra-endurance athletes! All events take place on June 9th, 2024, except the Mississippi River 150, which begins on Friday, June 7th (details below). All events […]
Join Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance and Wilderness Inquiry for a Mississippi canoe tour! This beginner-friendly trip is for those looking to experience the natural beauty and rich history of the iconic river from inside a 20-foot canoe. The journey starts in Red Wing, Minnesota, at Bay Point Park, and we paddle southward through Bay City, […]
Join the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center at the Jerry F. Costello Field station in East Alton for a STREAM series event focused on the actions we can take to reduce plastic use and prevent microplastics from entering the Mississippi River. Guests of all ages are welcome to attend and will enjoy a […]
2024 Annual Meeting and Celebration of the River! June 14th, 2024 5pm - 7pm Located at the Mississippi Pub - 4455 66th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN Join us and help Friends of Pool 2 celebrate the River! Our guest speakers are all actively involved in stewardship of our rivers and lakes and will […]
Gates Thomas, Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA The Mississippi riverbank between Prospect Park and the Government Bridge encapsulates Davenport’s historical and economic development. Along this short stretch of the riverfront trail lie the sites of two Indian treaties, the first bridge across the Mississippi, several historic homes and structures, and one of Davenport’s […]
Scott Carlson, Lead Consultant & Instructor, Iowa Arborist Consulting I am passionate to a fault about trees. It’s a real problem. I am willing to talk about trees longer than you are willing to listen. We take a casual walk around Lindsay Park and dabble in species ID, structure, defects, disease, aesthetics, function, planting, etc. […]
Karen Anderson, Historian From Dred Scott's groundbreaking days working on a Bettendorf land grant claim to the pistols and posses that rallied to aid John Brown's renowned slave train crossing on the Davenport riverfront, local abolitionist freedom fighters ignited the fuse that sparked the Civil War. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
