St. Croix Youth Summit
Register for our virtual week of learning, the St. Croix Youth Summit, happening on April 22 -25th. Our virtual week of learning, St. Croix Youth Summit, returns again April 22 -25th. Each year this partnership with Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (NPS) brings virtual learning into the classroom for elementary and middle school students about…
Wild Rivers Fest | 2025
45th Parallel Distillery & Event Center 1490 Madison Ave, New Richmond, WI, United StatesCelebrate spring and the upcoming open water season with Wild Rivers Conservancy at Wild Rivers Fest. Meet and greet with local kayak outfitters, tour guides, fishing outfitters, and more. Find everything you need to get outside this summer and make the most of the wild and scenic St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. FREE AND OPEN…
Spring Volunteer Cleanup
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center 410 N. Hamilton St., St. Croix Falls, WI, United StatesLet's Clean Up the River! Get ready to make a difference! We're hosting a fun cleanup day across the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers, and we need your help. Where to Meet: St. Croix River Visitor Center 401 N Hamilton St, St Croix Falls, WI 54024 RSVP to attend the St. Croix hosted clean up…
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: Trip Planning 101
Namekagon River Visitor Center W5483 US Highway 63, Trego, WI, United StatesGet 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…
Spring Ephemerals Hike
Osceola Loop of the Ridge View Trails Trailhead 94 County Road S, Osceola, WIKeep your eyes out for spring wildflowers on this fun, guided hike! Stroll through wooded bluffs on a ridge above the St. Croix River while we look for spring wildflowers and ephemerals in bloom. Join expert Alex Bouthilet, Seed Farm Manager with USFWS for a guided, interpretive walk while taking in the natural beauty of…
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: Trip Planning 101
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center 410 N. Hamilton St., St. Croix Falls, WI, United StatesGet 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 StatesAre 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,…
History of the St. Croix Paddle
Hwy 70 LandingJoin 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, MinnesotaHave 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 StatesHave 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,…