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SUMMARY:Ripples Book Launch with author\, Katie Yamasaki
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time\, kid activities & book signing. \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 of what you can do to keep our Mississippi River clean\, along with kid-friendly activities\, and a book signing (with sales from Wild Rumpus Bookstore). \nRipples follows a young girl and her Aunty as they set sail on their river raft\, along the way passing friends and families engaged in caring for one another ― sharing food\, tending wounds\, and telling stories ― who ultimately join them in cleaning litter and trash from the river. Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book is a nuanced\, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric\, eye-catching illustrations\, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it for each other and for the world around us. \nKatie Yamasaki\, Photo Courtesy of Michael Cheung\nKatie Yamasaki is an award winning picture book author/illustrator and muralist. She has painted over 90 walls around the world\, exploring local stories of identity and social justice. Her picture book work explores similar themes for young readers. Her titles include: Shapes\, Lines\, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey; Dad Bakes; Everything Naomi Loved; When the Cousins Came; God’s Big Plan; Fish for Jimmy; and Place Hand Here.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/ripples-book-launch-with-author-katie-yamasaki/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:​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 of this celebration of the city’s architecture\, history\, and innovation.​ \nExplore Our Living Laboratory\nAt the MWMO\, you’ll discover how green infrastructure\, public art\, and innovative stormwater features come together to protect water quality and connect our community to the Mississippi River. Our Stormwater Park and Learning Center is a living laboratory where science\, sustainability\, and design intersect.​ \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\nGuided Tours: Explore our innovative facility and learn how we manage stormwater on-site using green roofs\, rain gardens\, permeable pavers\, and underground filtration systems. \n\n\nInteractive Exhibits: Engage with hands-on displays that explain how stormwater affects the river and what we can do to protect it. \n\n\nPollinator-Friendly Landscaping: See how native plants support biodiversity and help filter runoff before it reaches the river. \n\n\nPublic Art Installations: Discover how art is integrated into our landscape to inspire environmental stewardship. \n\n\nStaff Q&A: Meet our team of scientists\, educators\, and planners who will be on hand to answer your questions about water quality\, habitat restoration\, and community engagement.​​ \n\n\nNo registration is required. Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast\, a curious neighbor\, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing\, we welcome you to explore our site and learn how we’re working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River.​ \nFor more information about Doors Open Minneapolis and other participating sites\, visit doorsopenminneapolis.org.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/doors-open-minneapolis-2026/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Oh\, How The Words Flow: A River Poem Unveiling with Andrea Jenkins
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. Inspired by an earlier work by Jenkins\, the poem explores the relationship between the built environment and natural systems; how we shape the river\, and how it continues to shape us. \nGrounded in the themes of Sacred Water\, Shared Future\, the piece considers the river’s role in the region’s identity\, history\, and culture\, while acknowledging the progress made over the past century to restore its health. It invites us to reflect on a shared responsibility: how we depend on the river\, and what it takes to sustain it for generations to come. \nThe program will include remarks from MWMO leadership and partners\, followed by a live performance of the poem. \nGuests are invited to stay\, enjoy light refreshments\, and explore the building\, grounds\, and current exhibit.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/oh-how-the-words-flow-a-river-poem-unveiling-with-andrea-jenkins/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:Share the River
DESCRIPTION:After a couple years hiatus\, Share the River is back! \nJoin 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. Canoe rides will be led by guides from Wilderness Inquiry\, with support from National Park Service rangers from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection staff. \nThis event is an easy introduction to the river. You don’t need to be outdoorsy. You don’t need to know how to paddle. You don’t even need to commit to staying the whole time; just drop in anytime during the event window\, take a guided ride\, and see the river from a perspective most people never do. \nAnd while you’re here\, you’ll also get to explore the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center.\, where we’ll have light refreshments and hands-on activities that connect what you just experienced on the water to the bigger picture: how this river works\, why it matters\, and what’s being done to protect it. \nThis is a family-friendly event for all ages (as long as participants weigh at least 30 lbs. to fit provided life jackets)\, and a great way to learn about the river’s ecology\, water quality\, and the plants and animals that call it home\, without it ever feeling like a lecture.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/share-the-river-2026/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Share the River
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