October 6, 2010, Wednesday - People and the Falls: Shaping our Landscapes, Changing our Lives

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location:  Please meet on Main Street Southeast, across from the Pillsbury A Mill.   

Islands, caves, springs and the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi River: Over centuries, all these shaped the experiences of many peoples living near and traveling through this area. The waterfall itself received many names: to the Ojibwe, Kakabika – severed rock; to the Dakota, Minirara – curling water, or Owahmenah – falling water. We will walk down to the water’s edge, learn more about the area experienced by indigenous peoples and see how this site helps tell the national story of changes in the land. National Park Service Ranger David Wiggins, with decades of experience leading walks along the Mississippi River, will share his deep background in history, ecology and our changing relationship with our Mississippi and our lands.
 
This program is part of the Our River, Our Neighborhood Wednesday Walks Series, led by the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation. Programs are limited to twenty people, so please register today: Cordelia.pierson@gmail.com with your name and the number of people in your group. Confirmation will be sent by email. Program is free; donations are welcome to the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation, a charitable organization.