River Events
Merced River Fest
Tickets on sale NOW for the Merced River Fest and the return of Mariposa’s thirds annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival at The Grove House in downtown Mariposa, California. This event combines a series of award-winning environmental and adventure films with the energy of local activism and community stewardship. Proceeds benefit the Upper Merced River Watershed Council and the Holly Warner Memorial Watershed Steward Scholarship.
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Great Sierra River Cleanup
From the rivers to the sea, let’s keep our waterways trash free!
Join us as we take part in a statewide event to cleanup our rivers and coastal waterways. Meet at the Briceburg parking area. All ages welcome; minors must be supervised by an adult. Free snacks and light lunch for volunteers after the event!
River Canyon Roadside Clean-up
Join us in stewarding the Merced River at our next roadside clean-up! Meet at the Briceburg parking lot for a morning of trash and recycling clean-up along our official adopt-a-highway section of HWY 140.
2025 Student Film Contest
All Mariposa County youth are invited to share their love of the Merced River and its watershed through film!
Water Quality Monitoring VOLUNTEER TRAINING
All RIVER STEWARDS are invited to join us for hands-on training to become a citizen science water quality monitor. Once trained, you become part of the team and will engage in quarterly monitoring along the river. It’s fun AND a great way to contribute to our understanding of the Merced River’s health.
Author/Photographer Tim Palmer on Wild and Scenic Rivers
Join us for an evening with award-winning author and photographer Tim Palmer
Family Discovery River Walk
Join us for a morning of family-friendly discovery along the Merced River!
STUDENTS on the RIVER Intro to Filmmaking video call
All Mariposa County youth interested in creating a film for the STUDENTS on the RIVER film contest are welcome to this INTRO TO FILMMAKING video call with award-winning filmmaker, Steven Bumgardner
STUDENTS on the RIVER Intro to Filmmaking video call
All Mariposa County youth interested in creating a film for the STUDENTS on the RIVER film contest are welcome to this INTRO TO FILMMAKING video call with award-winning filmmaker, Steven Bumgardner
Bear Creek/Midpines Park CLEANUP
Help us celebrate the installation of a new public art display at the Midpines Community Center with a morning of stewardship!
RIVER & REELS film series: "California's Watershed Healing"
Join us for a FREE showing of the acclaimed film, “California’s Watershed Healing.”
Described as a rallying cry for healthy forests, this riveting 1-hour documentary details an ambitious and collaborative restoration effort in the Sierra Nevada’s Yuba River watershed to create healthier, more resilient communities. Panel discussion to follow. Registration required. To save a seat, email mercedwatershed@gmail.com.