Wild River State Park

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An oasis of forest & prairie along the St. Croix River

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at Wild River State Park
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Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Friends of Wild River Annual Meeting and Pancake Breakfast

Annual Membership Pancake Breakfast and Meeting. March 14, 9:00-11:00 am. Immanuel Lutheran Church - Almelund MN
Three people are running on a forested path during a race. The person on the left is smiling and wearing a hat, glasses, and a purple shirt with bib number 278. The person in the middle, wearing a gray hoodie, has bib number 272. The person on the right is wearing a blue jacket with bib number 366. Other runners are seen in the background.

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Otter Trotter 5K Run

5K Trail Run on Walter Mondale Memorial Trail along the St. Croix River. This is a timed competitive run/casual fun run for all ages. 5K Trail Run on Walter Mondale Memorial Trail along the St. Croix River. This is a timed competitive run/casual fun run for all ages. This event is hosted by the Friends of Wild River State Park. Registration opens July 2026 here:  https://friendsofwildriver.org/5Krun.php 
A wooden footbridge crosses over a calm, reflective stream in a scenic, wooded area. The surrounding trees are lightly marked by autumn foliage, and a dirt path extends from the bridge into the forest. The sky is clear, and the scene is peaceful and inviting.

Sat, May 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Earthfest

All day Earthfest featuring Bird Walk, Nature Hikes, Exhibitions, and Guest Speakers. This event is hosted by the Friends of Wild River State Park.

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Friends of Wild River State Park

A community organization devoted to preserving and enhancing the experience of Wild River State Park. Through various activities and efforts we seek to sustain the natural beauty and ecology of the park, support interpretive and environmental education programs of the park, augment the work of the park staff through recommendations for activities and improvements and increase local interest and utilization of the park facilities.

Friends Since: 1992