Listening to the Mississippi

“Listening to the Mississippi” is an iterative project, a grouping of underwater sounds recorded in and around the river, a series of artworks and actions that have unfolded over 10 years.

parkconnectionAugust 24, 2023

River Days Of Action 2023: Become a River Citizen

From June 8-17th, 2023, the Mississippi River Network is hosting River Days of Action. Attend more than 40 in-person and virtual events from Headwaters to Gulf of the Mississippi River and across the country.

parkconnectionJune 6, 2023

Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Floods

Have you ever wondered why flooding happens? It's an important question to ask, especially if you live near the Mississippi River!

parkconnectionMay 9, 2023

Meet Marielle, Forestry Program Coordinator

Meet Marielle (she/her)! Marielle is Mississippi Park Connection’s NEW Forestry Program Coordinator! Marielle will coordinate forestry initiatives within the Mississippi River’s 72-mile national park!

parkconnectionApril 26, 2023

Meet Laura, our new Community Forestry Initiative AmeriCorps member!

Meet Laura Crossman, the new Community Forestry Initiative AmeriCorps member!! This new program engages a team of AmeriCorps members in the preservation and protection of Minnesota’s forests.

parkconnectionJanuary 27, 2023

Cross-country ski along the Mississippi River

This comprehensive beginner’s guide will help you decide where and how to cross-country ski in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the 7-county metro area.

parkconnectionJanuary 10, 2023

Cracking Open the Possibility of Joy: Collective Power Is Needed for Climate Healing

Reflections on Climate Grief to Joy, Healing Circle Programming at Crosby Farm Park. Written by: Grace Generous

parkconnectionJanuary 10, 2023

Dress warm for Ice fishing!

parkconnectionJanuary 4, 2023

Thank you to the 2022 MISSISSIPPI RIVER CREW!

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Serving as an Ampact Community Forestry Corps Member with Mississippi Park Connection

Alanna Elder served with Mississippi Park Connection as a GreenCorps member and later an Ampact Community Forestry Initiative AmeriCorps member.

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Introducing Savanna

This past summer, Savanna led the park's annual acoustic monitoring study of the Twin Cities Mississippi corridor and coordinated the placement and movement of acoustic monitors across 28 field sites along the Mississippi River. Imagine a green 5”x 7” box attached to a small (but mighty) microphone on a long pole and extended out along trails, roads, and other cutlines that bats use for flyways.

A message from Executive Director Katie Nyberg

I have decided to step down as executive director of Mississippi Park Connection (MPC) in January. It’s been a great run, and I am deeply proud of my work with MPC. Building a nonprofit from the ground up has been a tremendous honor