Mississippi Meanderings 2023
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United StatesCOME OUT AND SEE US! River people need to get together, especially during the winter. What better opportunity than at the Mississippi River Water Trail Association's January event where you and your friends can meet other paddlers and learn from some great river experts. This year join us in person at the National Great River
Ice Jam at the Dam 2023
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United StatesThis winter-themed festival promotes outdoor recreation and celebrates winter along the river with live music, open dam tours, live animal programs, warm food and beverage vendors, Park Ranger campfire programs, educational booths, and more!
Volunteer and Member Happy Hour: 2023 Season Kick-Off
Llewellyn’s Pub 17 Moody Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, United StatesCome join the Mississippi River Water Trail as we kick-off the 2023 season. We'll gather at Llewellyn’s Pub in Webster Groves to celebrate, chat, snack, and look over MRWTA's calendar for the 2023 season. Food and beverages will be provided by MRWTA, but please RSVP by clicking on this link: When: Friday, February 24th, 5-8pm
Gateway Outdoor Expo
Tower Grove Park 4257 Northeast Drive, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesOur FREE public expo showcases the latest outdoor products, services, and resources — plus interactive attractions and demos — all in a festive, family-friendly environment. The Mississippi River Water Trail Association will co-host a booth with the St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. Stop by and say hi!
CPR – Adult, Child, and Infant
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United StatesThis three-hour Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification course is an official training in the basic emergency medical procedure against cardiac arrest. The courses teaches people how to execute chest compression with artificial ventilation or an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The goal is to preserve a person’s organ/brain function and avoid tissue decompensation until medical help can
Wilderness First Aid Course
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United StatesThis fun, interactive two-day course is essential for anyone who plays hard outside. The course immerses participants in basic wilderness medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn’t go as planned and 911 responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to prepare
ACA L4 Swift Water Rescue Certification Training
Cinco De Mayo Campground 1042 Hwy H, Farmington, MO, United StatesCome learn safety! this course is perfect for anyone who uses float streams-- were all see canoes pinned against trees. Details & registration here... https://missouriwhitewater.org/.../aca-l4-swiftwater-rescue/ The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and
ERK Kayak Skills Clinic #1- SOLD OUT
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAttend our 2 day kayaking skills clinic. This is the ACA ERK (Essentials of River Kayaking) curriculum where you will learn all about paddling on big rivers. We teach you all about equipment and gear, paddling strokes, river hazards, rescue maneuvers, useful technology options, and marine radio communications. After this class you will have the
Safety Boater Training 1
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesYou can help us in a BIG way by learning some basic skills to be a Safety Boater Practice towing, deep water rescue, radio communications, etc. Training will be from 9-2 and you can come and go as you please. FREE TO SEASON VOLUNTEERS. $10 for non-volunteers. Contact Melissa at board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org
Safety Boater Training 2
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesYou can help us in a BIG way by learning some basic skills to be a Safety Boater Practice towing, deep water rescue, radio communications, etc. Training will be from 9-2 and you can come and go as you please. FREE TO SEASON VOLUNTEERS. $10 for non-volunteers. Contact Melissa at board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org