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#/
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 […]
Resilient Yard Workshop Series
Sign up for one of our Resilient Yard Series Workshops this year to #SustaintheRed. Join us for our How to Make a Rain Barrel, How to Make AND Paint a Rain Barrel, or How to Make a Compost Tumbler Workshop. All classes are held in the evening. For more information and to register, go online or […]
Volunteer Fair
We look forward to attending the Fargo Public Library’s Volunteer Fair this Saturday, March 23 from 1-4 p.m.! Stop by our booth to learn about all the ways you can volunteer with us to LEARN, SUSTAIN, and ENJOY the Red River! Stop by the downtown Main Library to learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities […]