Join us for a fun morning to connect with neighbors and clean up the watershed!
We’re gearing up for our largest volunteer event of the year and want you to be a part of it! When we say “watershed-wide,” we mean it. You’ll find us in the following locations this year:
Cannon Falls: Riverside Park - 6th St N (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Bathrooms, paved parking lot, paved path, seating area under pavilion.
Faribault: Cannon River Wilderness Area - West Trailhead, 151st St E (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Porta-potty, gravel parking lot, dirt paths, seating area under pavilion.
Faribault: River Bend Nature Center - 1000 Rustad Road (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Accessible bathroom, paved parking lot, one paved path and track chair for other areas available, seating areas.
Faribault: Fleckenstein Bluffs Park - 699 1st Ave NE (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Accessible bathrooms, paved parking lot, paved path nearby, seating area under pavilion.
Lonsdale: McCullough Park - 14398 Irwin Path (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Porta-potty, gravel parking lot, gravel and dirt paths, seating area under pavilion.
Northfield: Riverside Lions Park - 419 8th St W (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Accessible bathroom, paved parking lot, paved path nearby, seating area under pavilion.
Northfield: Carleton College Lower Arboretum - West Gym Parking, 1 North College Street (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Porta-potty, paved parking lot, paved and gravel paths, no seating area.
Owatonna: Morehouse Park - 356 W School St (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Bathroom (requires steps, no ramp), portable bathroom, paved parking lot, some paved paths, seating area inside.
Red Wing: Bay Point Park - Pavilion 1, Levee Road (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Porta-potty, paved parking lot, paved path, and seating area under pavilion.
Waterville: Lions Park - Corner of South 3rd St. and E. Hoosac St. (Click here for directions)
Accessibility: Portable bathroom, street parking, some paved paths, seating area under pavilion.
*You’ll select a location on the sign-up form :)
What to Expect
Each cleanup site, from Cannon Falls to Owatonna, is led by a local volunteer. When you arrive, check in with the site leader to sign in, stick around to snap a group picture, grab the supplies you need, and go on an easter egg hunt for garbage!
What you should bring: a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, good walking shoes, and your enthusiasm :)
What we’ll provide: an assortment of light snacks, water (in a cooler jug), gloves, and garbage bags.
Wear Your Support for the Watershed!
We're excited to offer another exclusive "Be a River Friendly Neighbor" t-shirt to celebrate the work being done in the Cannon River watershed. This slogan was part of our logo in 1997, encouraging everyone to take responsibility for protecting local waters.
When you purchase a t-shirt, you’re not just getting a great shirt—you’re helping us expand our impactful work. The artwork for this campaign was created by Ava McQuain, our Community-Based Work Study rockstar from Carleton College.
We’re so grateful for our event partners, business sponsors, and grant funders!
