Join us at MWMO this year to explore Mississippi Musings, a workshop series diving deep into the Mississippi River. This series is inspired by Sacred Water, Shared Future, a growing movement in the Twin Cities dedicated to the health of the Mississippi River. The campaign celebrates a century of progress and inspires continued action to care for the river. Sacred Water, Shared Future is celebrating community, storytelling, education, and conservation as part of a year-long campaign in 2026.
Each session features a scientist or local expert alongside a guest storyteller, who will share insights and personal stories around a unique river-related theme. From climate resilience and warming winters to restoration, recreation, and community connections, together, we’ll explore how the river shapes our lives and how we can help shape its future.
Each workshop also includes a hands-on creative activity in which participants can reflect, create, and contribute to a collaborative art piece that will be showcased at an end-of-year celebration.
Come ready to listen, learn, sip some tea or coffee, and share your own stories. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, curious about local science, or simply love the river, this series offers a meaningful and inspiring way to connect with nature and with one another.
Mississippi Musings March Workshop: Impact of Warming Winters
Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that Minnesota’s winters are warming faster than our summer months? Come learn about the impacts of warming winters on the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed.
At our kick-off event, Jothsna Harris, founder of Change Narrative, will be both expert and storyteller at this month’s workshop. Jothsna Harris implements climate change programs that are rooted in community and centered on personal stories.
Artist Kimberly Boustead will lead participants through a collaborative art project consisting of personalized squares depicting a healthy Mississippi River. Participants will learn simple stitches and applique to adorn their squares with botanical dyed stitching and wool elements.
This workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO; Minneapolis artist, Kimberly Boustead; and Jothsna Harris, founder of Change Narrative.
The event is free, but registration is required.
Mississippi Musings April Workshop: Restoration, Conservation, and Mending
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, Dr. Alex Roth, local poet, Moheb Soliman, will share his experience with the recent reconstruction of Hall’s Island.
Artist Kimberly Boustead will lead participants through a collaborative art project consisting
of personalized squares depicting a healthy Mississippi River. Participants will learn simple stitches and applique to adorn their squares with botanical dyed stitching and wool elements.
This workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO; Minneapolis artist, Kimberly Boustead; and Friends of the Mississippi River.
The event is free, but registration is required.