Picnic for the Park

Come and see the only national park dedicated to the Mississippi River!

We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 28 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Harriet Island’s Wigington Pavilion for the 5th annual Picnic for the Park event to support the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Picnic for the Park, Mississippi Park Connection’s signature fundraising event, brings together community leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and corporate partners to celebrate and support the only national park dedicated to the Mississippi River. Funds raised support meaningful experiences on public lands, including habitat restoration, recreational activities, volunteerism, and public programs, while showcasing local culinary treats.

About Mississippi Park Connection

Mississippi Park Connection (MPC) is the official nonprofit organization for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service located in Minnesota's Twin Cities metro area. We support the national park by:

• Providing funding for youth education, natural and cultural resources, interpretation, and public programs. ◦ Co-managing programs to improve outcomes including Volunteers-in-Parks, Mississippi River Paddle Share, and Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change.

• Supporting outreach and communication about the park through social media, the web, and in-person community programs.

• Creating connections between the national park and people in its surrounding communities.

• Bridging the gap in resources and funding to ensure the national park has what it needs to accomplish its goals.