St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: Trip Planning 101

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center 410 N. Hamilton St., St. Croix Falls, WI, United States

Get ready to learn how to plan the ultimate trip along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway! Are you looking to plan a trip on the St. Croix or Namekagon, but not sure where to start? Join staff from the National Park Service and Wild Rivers Conservancy for some trip-planning fun! We will discuss various…

Birding By Sound Paddle

Minnesota Interstate Boat Landing 307 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN, United States

Are you wild about birds? Join Ranger Dan from the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway for a morning on the wild and scenic St. Croix River listening and looking for spring migrants making their way north. We’ll search the skies, riparian zone, and waters for Great blue heron, green heron, belted kingfisher, bald eagle, swallows,…

National Trails Day – Buckthorn Removal

Lions Park 809 North Hamilton Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Let's Clean Up the River! Join us this National Trails Day to help remove invasive buckthorn along the Indianhead Flowage Trail in St. Croix Falls, WI. Join us for the whole event, or drop in when you can. All necessary tools provided.   Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. RSVP to attend on Volunteer.gov Additional…

River Mixer – Lucky Guys Distillery

Lucky Guys Distillery 101 2nd Street S, Hudson, United States

Join Wild Rivers Conservancy for River Mixer, a casual get-together where supporters can connect over a drink and learn more about the mission of the Conservancy. Meet Conservancy staff, hear updates on projects and programs, and discover ways to get involved - whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the Conservancy, River Mixer is…

History of the St. Croix Paddle

Hwy 70 Landing

Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating history of the St. Croix River! The St. Croix is flowing with history that shaped the river we love today. On this paddle you will learn about the river’s geologic formation, shifting relationship with human usage, and transition to its current protected status. Join us for…

Let’s Go Fishing!

Silver Lake Beach 2601 19th Avenue #ste e, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Or want your kids to learn but you don’t have the gear? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish. Learn fishing basics such as equipment use,…

Fly Fishing 101

Lion's Park 809 N Hamilton St, St. Croix Falls, WI, United States

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish but don’t have gear? Are you beginning your fly fishing journey but can’t quite nail a perfect cast? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway reveal the mysteries of fly fishing to you! By the end of this DRY LAND course,…

Invasive Species Paddle

Hwy 70 Landing

Join us for a paddle on July 19th to learn about invasive species in our waterways! Explore the fascinating life of plants along the banks and under the surface of the St. Croix River. Expert Conservancy staff Maria Young will teach invasive plant identification and their impact to our ecosystem as we paddle our way…

Let’s Go Fishing!

Lily Lake Park 1208 Greeley Street S, Stillwater, MN

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Or want your kids to learn but you don’t have the gear? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish. Learn fishing basics such as equipment use,…

2025 Summer Teacher Workshop

Osceola Landing 19351 Osceola Road, Shafer, MN, United States

Get ready to hit the water with fellow teachers this summer! Join Wild Rivers Conservancy, National Park Service, and teachers like YOU by diving deep into our K-12 environmental education curriculum, Rivers Are Alive. We will spend the day exploring engaging activities, educating ourselves on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and its watershed, and…