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    Still Moving Sound Bath Workshop

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for a guided sound bath experience that invites you to connect with the mind and the river, beginning with a pause that invites stillness and listening. The human body is made of nearly 60% water, mirroring the river’s own flowing nature. In this session, you’ll be guided into stillness, turning your attention inward […]

  • Mississippi Musings Science and Stories: A Series of MWMO Creative Gatherings. Restoration and Conservation. April 18, 2026.

    Mississippi Musings April Workshop: Restoration, Conservation, and Mending

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Saturday, April 18 at 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for a morning of interactive art and science at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, where we will learn about the impacts of restoration efforts along the Mississippi River. Following an informative presentation by the director of conservation at Friends of the Mississippi River, […]

  • Katie Yamasaki's Ripples book cover featuring a young girl and her Aunty as they set sail on their river raft

    Ripples Book Launch with author, Katie Yamasaki

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This Earth Day, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time, kid activities & book signing. Join author and muralist Katie Yamasaki as she celebrates the release of her newest picture book, Ripples! The event will include a short talk from Katie and Michelle Spangler from the Mississippi Watershed sharing tips […]

  • MPLS like you've never seen it doorsopenminneapolis.org Rethos Doors Open Minneapolis May 9 + 10

    Doors Open Minneapolis

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    ​Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Doors Open Minneapolis at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s (MWMO) Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This free, citywide event organized by the nonprofit Rethos offers behind-the-scenes access to dozens of iconic and unique sites across Minneapolis. We’re proud to be part […]

  • The MWMO's Dry Classroom, where the Board of Commissioners meets.

    Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 2026

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. View the Board Meeting Packet Attendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.

  • Several illuminated paper lanterns decorated with colorful patterns are attached to bicycles during an evening community event. People gather in the softly lit background.

    Rooted in Water Exhibit Open House

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for the opening of Rooted in Water and meet artist Tara Fahey while exploring an immersive installation featuring lanterns, soft sculpture, and paper-cut works. Enjoy light refreshments as you experience this vibrant exhibition inspired by the Mississippi River and the living systems that shape our watershed.

  • Oh, How The Words Flow: A River Poem Unveiling with Andrea Jenkins Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at 2522 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

    Oh, How The Words Flow: A River Poem Unveiling with Andrea Jenkins

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for a special morning celebrating the debut of a newly commissioned poem by acclaimed writer and former councilmember Andrea Jenkins. As part of MWMO’s ongoing commitment to integrating art into its work, this original piece was commissioned to reflect on the stretch of river that defines the MWMO watershed. […]

  • Promotional banner for MWMO's Share the River event. On the left, a light blue panel features the MWMO logo, the event title “Share the River,” and event details: June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at 2522 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. On the right, a photo shows a smiling canoe instructor wearing a life jacket and green cap paddling with a group of children and teens on the Mississippi River. Several participants smile toward the camera, and one raises a hand in the air. The banner includes the website mwmo.org/events.

    Share the River

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    After a couple years hiatus, Share the River is back! Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon for a free, low-stakes way to experience the Mississippi River. No paddling experience, gear, or prior knowledge required. Just show up, hop in a canoe, and let experienced guides take care of the rest. […]

  • Colorful artwork depicting two trout swimming through flowing blue water. Black linework and detailed scales contrast with a marbled blue and green background resembling stained glass.

    Rooted in Water Lantern Class

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

          Part of the exhibition Rooted in Water, this workshop explores connections between art, ecology, and the Mississippi River through the creation of handmade lanterns. Lanterns are an ancient art form with live traditions still found in China, Japan, Korea, and across the Asian diaspora. In this workshop, we will create a paper […]

  • Graphic promoting the Mississippi Musings event "Stormwater Connections." A green illustrated background with subtle outlines of river plants, fish, and water-themed icons features the Mississippi Musings: Science & Stories logo above the event title, "Stormwater Connections." The date, "7/15," appears in large yellow text below the title. Subtitle reads, "A Series of MWMO Creative Gatherings."

    Mississippi Musings July Workshop: Stormwater Connections

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us on a journey from your neighborhood to the Mississippi River as we explore the personal side of stormwater science and policy. In this Mississippi Musings workshop, Mississippi River paddler Devin Brown will share what draws her to the river. Fourteen years ago, she moved to Minnesota because she was curious about the Mississippi River. She’s still […]