To celebrate the neotropical migratory birds who make the St. Croix River Valley their summer home, The Phipps Atrium Gallery has been transformed into a tropical rainforest with birds made by students from Willow River Elementary School under the direction of local artist Lana Sjoberg. This project is a partnership with Tropical Wings, a non-profit … Continue reading Tropical Wings Rainforest in the Atrium Gallery
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Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
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The annual River Cleanup is a core activity of Hudson’s St. Croix RiverFest. Community volunteers get out on the riverbank collecting trash and working to help clean up the river (trash bags will be provided). While the goal of RiverFest is to get people out to enjoy the river, the River Cleanup is the “purpose” … Continue reading Hudson & North Hudson River Cleanup
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Help create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) on Tuesday and at The Phipps (on the north lawn) on Wednesday & Thursday. All are welcome to come and help!
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Join Carpenter Nature Center (CNC) staff to learn about some of the amazing animals that call the St. Croix River Valley their home and meet them up close! CNC is an environmental education and conservation organization with the mission of fostering appreciation and inspiring stewardship of the natural world. With campuses on both the Minnesota … Continue reading Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix
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The Minnesota DNR and the Wisconsin DNR are teaming up to stop the spread of Invasive Fish Species such as Silver and Bighead Carp in the upper Mississippi River basin, including the St. Croix River. Come and see the Minnesota DNR's Electrofishing Boat demonstration (water conditions permitting). There will also be display booths at the … Continue reading Invasive Species Control on the St. Croix River – Demonstration & Information
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Tricia & the Toonies will bring together viewers of all ages in environmental awareness, teamwork and fun. Learn about the many ways of reducing the amount of trash we generate and to rethink, reuse, recycle! Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy this FREE show. The … Continue reading Tricia & the Toonies ENVIRO-FUN Puppets
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The public and Rotarians are invited to a free discussion by Angie Hong on the subject of the state of the watershed, following regular meeting of Hudson Daybreak Rotary. Speaker Angie Hong, Water Education Specialist, Minnesota Washington Conservation District will discuss the St. Croix River watershed, of nearly 8,000 square miles and includes dozens of … Continue reading The State of the St. Croix Watershed
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Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s WI Campus for a morning of family fun. Visitors can meet some of CNC’s live animal ambassadors, make a craft, coloring pages, nature scavenger hunt and take a hike. Free for all ages, indoor and outdoor activities.
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Join Miss Sara and Miss Annie, from the Hudson Area Public Library for a special RiverFest storytime!
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Help create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) on Tuesday and at The Phipps (on the north lawn) on Wednesday & Thursday. All are welcome to come and help!
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Help create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) on Tuesday and at The Phipps (on the north lawn) on Wednesday & Thursday. All are welcome to come and help!
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Come down to Lakefront Park EARLY to spend time at the Non-profit display booths. RiverFest partner organizations and other non-profits groups will have booths with information, activities and demonstrations before and during the concert.
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Join us for an engaging family concert with loads of group participation. Ice cream provided by the Hudson Area Library Foundation and Friends of the Hudson Area Library.
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The FREE St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert is a popular RiverFest event. Celebrating community and the scenic St. Croix River with something for people of all ages. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled family evening! Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy the show. … Continue reading St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert
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Mr. Mick will be teaching us about how clouds are formed. Join us outside on the library terrace.
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Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
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Meet at 10am SHARP at the Willow River boat launch Willow River State Park, 1034 County Road A, Hudson Registration is required as spots are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LetsPaddleWillow In honor of RiverFest week, join our naturalists on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down the Willow … Continue reading Let’s Go Paddling!
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Visit participating locations for Indigenous art, books and crafts including professional artists. Thomasina TopBear’s “Generations, The Growth of People” mural at The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St, Hudso. Visit Birkmose Park Mounds plus History Walk and Native American plaque in Lakefront Park, 1st St, Hudson. Feature display of artwork by Turtle Woman … Continue reading Indigenous Art Walk
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Join local forager Russ Lake at Bluebird Hill Homestead for an evening walk to connect with nature and lean about the variety of edible plants growing on the homestead property, as well as in your own backyard. This event is most appropriate for adults/teens. Any children attending must be supervised. Dogs are not allowed. This … Continue reading Foraging Walk at Bluebird Hill Homestead
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Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
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Join storyteller Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette and make your own dream catcher. Open to both adults and children. Free Class
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Meet acclaimed birch and bead artist Melissa Niigaaniigaabowikwe Fowler.
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Gather by the river for a Native American Cultural Celebration. 1 - 2:30 pm: Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette with storytelling for children and flute music. Learn about Laughing Fox. 2:30 - 4 pm: The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin with pow-wow dancing, singing, drums and storytelling. 1-4 pm: … Continue reading Native American Celebration
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