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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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

    Beachside Lantern Pop-Up

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

    Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Rooted in Water, this community gathering celebrates the Mississippi River through lanterns, music, and shared connection. Join us for a night of lantern magic at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization on July 31st from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bring a lantern if you have one. Celebrate summer outside at dusk […]