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Have you ever wondered what it's like to canoe or kayak the ~2,300 miles of our Mississippi River? Join us on Thursday, April 25th, for a powerful conversation featuring acclaimed author and speaker Eddy Harris, Mississippi River Network Director of Outreach and Education Michael Anderson, Mississippi Park Connection Program Manager Devin Brown, and seasoned outdoor educator and inclusion advocate Cory Maria Dack. Eddy, Michael, and Cory have paddled thousands of miles, including soloing the Mississippi River (twice for Eddy), and Devin is preparing to launch her Mississippi River 'source to sea' paddle this spring!
There are two ways to attend this special event:
- Want to watch the panel discussion from anywhere? Click one of the orange registration buttons on this page to secure an online ticket
- Want to attend in-person? Here is the Eventbrite registration page (4/18 UPDATE: IN-PERSON TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!)
Great River Passage Conservancy and the Mississippi River Network are hosting this event at Bad Weather Brewing Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday, April 25th, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT. To reach our national audience and increase accessibility, we are live-streaming the in-person panel discussion via Zoom from approximately 5:30 to 6:45 pm CST via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link. We are working to offer an optimal online viewing experience. However, a disclaimer is that the events take place inside a brewery, and there may be variables we can't control. As we approach the event date, we will email registrants the exact details and the online viewing link!
Note: The online event is free. You may donate with online registration, and your gift will also be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500 as part of our April campaign!
Eddy L. Harris is a critically acclaimed author, lecturer, filmmaker, and, above all, a traveler. He is the author of four critically acclaimed books in English: Mississippi Solo: A River Quest, Native Stranger: A Black American’s Journey into the Heart of Africa, South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir, and Still Life in Harlem: A Memoir, all of which partake of memoir, travelogue, adventure tale, and cultural reportage. A longtime resident of France, Harris is also the author of two books written and published in French: Jupiter et Moi, and Paris en noir et black.
Michael Anderson is a student of the River, and in 2010, the Mississippi saved his life. Nowadays, to quote one of his mentors, John Ruskey, Michael offers his energy “as a worker bee in service to our queen, the Mississippi River.” He aspires to canoe all the rivers of the Mississippi River watershed and has paddled over 3,000 miles to date while removing 7,000+ pounds of trash (did you know that bowling balls float?). If you are a part of the 1 Mississippi River Citizen community, you may know Michael from newsletters, outreach events, and other River-related opportunities. Michael is currently the Director of Outreach and Education for the Mississippi River Network.
Devin Brown is a Program Manager at Mississippi Park Connection and is responsible for the creation and implementation of recreational, educational and community-based initiatives within the park to enrich the life of the river and the lives of all people who experience the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. In 2013, Devin set a goal to become the first Black woman on record to solo paddle the entire length of the Mississippi River, and in 2024 - she will pursue this dream! You can support Devin's adventure here.
Cory Maria Dack was born on the equator in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, and raised in the Northwoods of Duluth, Minnesota. When she's not on trail she splits her time between living in Quito and Minneapolis. She's been guiding canoe trips in the BWCA since 2007 and has spent the last few years leading eco-tourism & adventure trips through Costa Rica, Patagonia, Ecuador, Belize, and Guatemala - and canoeing over 130 days on a winter source to sea paddle of the Mississippi River.
About Us
1 Mississippi is the national public program of the Mississippi River Network. Since 2009, 1 Mississippi has built a community of 20,000 River Citizens and inspired thousands of actions. From armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a difference.
Contact Us: info@1mississippi.org
About Us
1 Mississippi is the national public program of the Mississippi River Network. Since 2009, 1 Mississippi has built a community of 20,000 River Citizens and inspired thousands of actions. From armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a difference.
Contact Us: info@1mississippi.org
About Us
1 Mississippi is the national public program of the Mississippi River Network. Since 2009, 1 Mississippi has built a community of 20,000 River Citizens and inspired thousands of actions. From armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a difference.
Contact Us: info@1mississippi.org
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1 Mississippi is the national public program of the Mississippi River Network. Since 2009, 1 Mississippi has built a community of 20,000 River Citizens and inspired thousands of actions. From armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a difference.
Contact Us: info@1mississippi.org