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Upcoming Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming volunteer opportunities will be listed below. Also, follow our Facebook page for up-to-date announcements on different volunteer events. You can also join our mailing list by clicking here.
We need your help to remove dead and down box elder trees along the trail system at Kelly Creek Nature Preserve.
When: Wednesday, January 14th
Where: Kelly Creek Nature Preserve parking lot, 1359 CTH Road J, River Falls, WI 54022
Time: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm
How: Chainsaws will be used to cut down and cut up dead box elder trees. Cuttings will be stacked into piles to be burned at a later date.
Equipment Needed: Chainsaws, work gloves, and safety Glasses. Those using chainsaws must have personal safety equipment including hard hat and face shield or safety glasses, and chaps.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
If interested in volunteering please contact Land Stewardship Manager, Marty Engel and let him know which dates you will be volunteering for by emailing him at marty@kinniriver.org
Sustainable Speaker Series-Life Depends On Rivers
How Healthy Rivers Support Strong Communities
Join Amy Souers Kober with American Rivers for a compelling talk that weaves together personal experience and science to show how healthy rivers strengthen communities and build resilience.
Wednesday, February 4th at 6:30 pm
North Hall Auditorium, #222 at UW-RF Campus
You can also join virtually through the River Falls Public Library Facebook and YouTube pages.
School District of River Falls - Community Education
Managing Your Rural Property to Protect the Kinni
We all make an impact on our land. Learn ways to naturally enhance your property to help protect our water. We will talk about methods of soil and water conservation, from small butterfly gardens to large habitat restoration, and how you can access advice and possibly funding for your efforts. You have the ability to make a difference! Click here to register.
INSTRUCTORS: Becky Brathal, Aleisha Miller, Maureen Ash
DATE: Monday, February 23rd
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
PLACE: River Falls High School, Room D102
CLASS FEE: $10
MATERIALS FEE: $5
St. Croix Valley - Wisconsin Master Naturalist
The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program supports a network of well-informed volunteers and instructors dedicated to conservation service, leadership, and lifelong learning. Through expert-led trainings out in nature and in the classroom, Master Naturalists are equipped to address environmental challenges facing the state. Make a positive impact through stewardship, citizen science, and educational activities. Aleisha Miller is helping with a local training that meets one Saturday a month, March-August. Registration opens January 12. The link has specific information. Click here to register.
INSTRUCTOR: Jen Vieth, Aleisha Miller, Ash Goldbeck
DATE: Sa - March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15
TIME: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PLACE: Locations across the St. Croix River Valley
CLASS FEE: $300
Mark your calendars for Nature Fest 2026 on
Saturday, October 3rd!
Stay tuned for sponsorship options, volunteer opportunities, activities, and much more!