Projects & Activities
S.S. Ruby and Canoe/Kayak/Bike Rental
Discover the history, geography, and wildlife of the Red River from the decks of the S.S. Ruby during a 45-minute pontoon tour.
Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, however, opening is temporarily delayed due to high water. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 5-8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 1-7 p.m. weather permitting. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 ages 5-7, Charters available other days as well. Reservations encouraged. Call 701-793-RUBY for more information.
Living Lab
To demonstrate a variety of riparian restoration techniques, explore various restoration techniques, serve as an outdoor lab for students of all ages, and exhibit wildlife habitat improvements.
Race the Red
A canoe and kayak race on the Red River with a competitive and a fun race.
Fishing Clinics and Catfishing Experiences
Youth and their families are invited to learn the basics of fishing and try your hand at landing a big one.
Catfishing Experiences on the Red River of the North in Fargo-Moorhead with a licensed Captain.
Adopt-the-Red
Groups adopt a reach of the river and agree to clean-up trash twice a year.
Canoeing, Cooking and Campfire
Rejuvenate your body, nurture your spirit, and share the adventure with other active women as you laugh, support and inspire each other to take on new challenges.
Canoeing and Boating
To provide safe recreational access to the Red River of the North with emphasis on interpretive, historical and environmental information.
Displays and presentations
To educate the citizens of Fargo-Moorhead about River Keepers, the Red River, and river related issues.
Land trail development
To ensure trails developed along river are connected. Examples: Complete bike path by Oak Grove Park making a loop from Lindenwood to Oak Grove, across the River to Memorial Park and down to Gooseberry Park and to have pedestrian bridges usable throughout the whole year.
Cavity Replacement Program
Building, maintaining, and tracking wood duck boxes, house wren houses, and bat houses along the urban Red River corridor.
Lions Conservancy Park
To demonstrate to the public through plantings, displays and signage, the natural environment of a riverine system.
Recreation on the Red: Today and Tomorrow
No workshop is currently scheduled.
Red River Water Festival
A 4-day event in which over 1600 4th grade students learn about different aspects of water and the Red River Watershed through hands-on activities.
Reforest the Red
Help plant 1,000 trees and shrubs along the Red River in celebration of Arbor Day!
River Friendly Yard Management
No workshop is currently scheduled, but check out the publications.
Riverfront development
To support sustainable development along the riverfront. Examples: bridges and immediate green space, study tours of riverfront communities, develop master plans, bring potential partners together.
Riverfront Development Master Plan is intended to guide Fargo's riverfront development in a long range plan.
Sister Rivers
River Keepers is developing a Sister River relationship between the Red River of the North and the Dniester River in Moldova, Europe. Our partner in Moldova is Eco-TIRAS, an international environmental association of River Keepers. With funding from Museums & Communities Collaboration Abroad (MCCA) which is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State in partnership with the American Association of Museums to cooperate with the Rodger Ehnstrom Nature Center in Wahpeton, ND, and the Natural and History City Museum of Bendery in the Transdniester region of Moldova.
Storm Drain Marking Program
Protecting the Red River by linking human actions to pollution problems.
Water Quality Monitoring
Communicating the health of the Red River by monitoring water quality at 3 locations on the Red River before, in the middle of, and after the Fargo-Moorhead community.
River Keepers Photo Gallery
View more photos in our Photo Gallery
River Stories
Submit your 'River Story' and see it published on riverkeepers.org.