The St. Louis River Alliance is excited to host our annual volunteer manoomin/wild rice planting on the St. Louis River! This year, we will be seeding on two days at two different locations. 

To accommodate as many people as possible, we ask volunteers to select ONE of the following planting dates:

• Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Allouez Bay, Superior — launching from Wisconsin Point Lot 2 

• Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Kingsbury Bay, Duluth — launching from Spirit Lake Marina (121 Spring Street, Duluth)

Register here: https://forms.gle/uAtfaaLdPVVgEWTq9 

Volunteers will help distribute manoomin/wild rice seed by canoe, supporting the ongoing ecological and cultural restoration of this important waterway. Space is limited to 10–12 volunteers per day, so early registration is encouraged.

The Alliance will provide canoes and PFDs for volunteers who do not have their own. Please note that kayaks are not suitable for this activity, as canoes are needed to carry heavy bags of seed. Prior canoe experience, including the ability to steer from the stern using J-strokes and other techniques, is highly recommended.

We will send a follow-up email to all registered volunteers closer to the planting dates with meeting locations, what to bring, and other details. Planting plans are weather dependent and may change based on wind and conditions.

For questions, contact Callie at callie@stlouisriver.org. Come spend a morning on the St. Louis River and be part of this special annual effort to restore manoomin in the estuary!