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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Volunteers Provided the Equivalent of almost Two Full Time Employees in 2023!
Last year 1466 people volunteered 3970 hours to River Keepers project, events and activities. That’s almost the equivalent of two full time employees! We can’t express our gratitude enough! The more volunteers we have, the larger the impact on the Red River and our community. River Keepers has a lot of opportunities to fit your […]
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 […]
Storm Drain Marking Program Volunteer Video
Thank you so much to Concordia students participating yesterday in Hands for Change who volunteered for the Storm Drain Marking Program! This is a fun video! Watch it here! #RKThanks #SustaintheRed
Volunteer Organization Trees Award
River Keepers accepted the 2019 Volunteer Organization Trees Award from the North Dakota Forest Service on behalf of the Reforest the Red Project. Project partners include The City of Fargo – Government, Fargo Park District, and Cass County Soil Conservation District. The award was in recognition of the efforts to coordinate over 550 volunteers to plant thousands of trees and […]