Red River Health

Drum Flow Session- May 22nd - WEDNESDAY, MB Johnson Park
2024-05-22 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | ND
OFFICIAL LAUNCH
On March 22nd we will be taking Drum Flow Sessions public. Please RSVP to help with this event!
Our sessions have traditionally been on Tuesday nights. However, on May 22nd we will host our Drum Flow Session on a Wednesday evening. Red River Health is working in collaboration with several specialists in the field of Land Restoration for an event on the evening of Wednesday, May 22nd. The event will start out with a gathering at MB Johnson Park in Moorhead at 4:30 pm. Volunteers will be introduced to the invasive species Buckthorn and learn about its impact on the native forests of our area, After an introductory tour, volunteers will be invited to help manage this species by pulling buckthorn from the forests. This will be followed up with a BBQl and our first public Drum Flow Session.
Volunteers:
Please consider volunteering for this event. We will need support from several participants of our current sessions for this event to be a success! First we will need to transport or collection of percussion equipment to the park around 3:45. Second, we will need a volunteer to keep the equipment secure during the land management phase of the event. Finally, we will need facilitators available to introduce people to the equipment and facilitate a session. Please RSVP if you will be able to attend and email me if you will be able to help with any of these challenges. Deep gratitude to you all for helping get our sessions this far.

Drum Flow Session- Workshop Crew- June 4th
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
NEWS
We had our second official session at the VA last week. It was well attended with plenty of foot tapping, smiles, and laughter. Mandi and Julie are bringing great energy and guidance. They are helping me see that this project has a positive future. We want to keep building a team of DFS facilitators in order to insure sessions at the VA take root and flourish.
JUNE 4th- Workshop Session
We will meet again on June 4th so please RSVP if you can join us.
GOING PUBLIC
We will be hosting our first public session on June 18th! Plan on spreading our sound from nearby Island Park.
Public events will involve tickets and I will discuss this in more detail at the June 4th session. We are working to produce some brochures and business cards. Please help spread the word for our first public event and future events. Be sure to pick up some cards on the 4th or sooner!
T-SHIRT Advisor?
Lastly, I would still love to make a run of t-shirts for facilitators. I did some research but the recommendation for this design was to try printing vs silk screening (too complex). Please let me know if you have experience with this kind of t-shirt printing and/or may know of a place to get this done.
See you soon!

Drum Flow Session-Going Public- June 18th
2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
OUTDOOR SESSION
Welcome to our first outdoor, and public session. We will be meeting at Island Park in the stone circle where Broadway meets 1st Ave. South.
A team of supporters have been workshopping these sessions for several months. We are looking forward to introducing this experience to others. Drum Flow Sessions are a great way to enter a shared rhythm, ride and participate in waves of sound, integrate the body in the moment, rest, and restore. We have recently introduced these sessions to veterans where feet are tapping, and heads are swinging to spontaneous, creatively shared music. We are always looking to build on our team of volunteers and session facilitators as we work to share this experience with others. We have a few recommendations for those coming to participate in our first public event.

No apologies.
If you join us, please stay with us through the wrap-up at 7pm.
Please are for the equipment.
Please care for other’s space.
Try to listen as much as you play!

Drum Flow Session-July 2nd
2024-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Come Drum
Our next session will be Tuesday July 2nd.
If you have interest in playing outside, please share your idea.
I look forward to seeing you all.

Drum Flow Session-July 16th- Canceled
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Hi everyone,
Our Tuesday July 16th has been canceled.
Please inform anyone you know who was planning on attending. Our next session will be July 30th.
Thanks

Drum Flow Session-July 30th
2024-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Hi everyone,
Let’s try again!
Our next gathering will be at the River Dike Park near the rapids. This event will be open to the public so please share invites with friends. Guests can use the “come drum” coupon code for 50% off. I think 🙂 I am still working out the bugs with the help of Chalsey Falk at Full Mood Studio. Thanks Chalsey!

Drum Flow Session-August 13th
2024-07-31 16:30 - 17:30 | ND
Hi everyone,
I’m excited about our next gathering this Tuesday. We will be facilitating a Drum Flow Session at The Growing Together Farmer’s Market from 4:30-5:30. This event will be free so please RSVP and join us for this unique public event.
Location details: 3600 25th St. South, Fargo, ND 58104, Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral.

Drum Flow Session-August 27th
2024-08-27 17:00 - 18:00 | ND
Garden Rhythms!
We had a great time last week hosting outdoor Drum Flow with the Growing Together community. Thanks to Jack, Kerry and Maura for welcoming us. Our next session will also be at the Growing Together Market on the 27th at 5pm. Come drum!
Location details: 3600 25th St. South, Fargo, ND 58104, Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral.

Drum Flow Session-Sept. 10th- GOOSEBERRY JAM
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Let’s Jam! Gooseberry Jam!
Our next session will also be at the Gooseberry Park in Moorhead, September 10th at 6pm. Come drum!
Location details:
Find us at the Park Pavilion or nearby. Gooseberry Mound Park, 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

Drum Flow Session-Sept. 24th- Acorn Acoustics - MB Johnson
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
The acorns are falling from the oaks along the Red River in MB Johnson Park. After welcoming several new faces at our last session we have decided to keep the rhythms flowing along the Red. Join us at 6pm at MB Johnson park near the playground. Share this link to spread the word.
There are no fees for this event however donations are greatly appreciated. Our volunteer work at the VA continues and your financial support will help our team facilitate these events. Please use the QR code below to support this effort.
Location details:
Find us in the playground area at MB Johnson Park.

Drum Flow Session-Oct. 8th- GOOSEBERRY JAM II
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Our next session will also be at the Gooseberry Park in Moorhead, October 8th at 6pm. Come drum! Please RSVP below if you will be there.
Location details:
Find us at the Park Pavilion or nearby. Gooseberry Mound Park, 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

Buckthorn Roundup - October 15th, MB Johnson Park
2024-10-15 16:00 - 19:00 | ND
Join us on October 15 at MB Johnson Park in Moorhead for a Buckthorn Management Event!
MB Johnson Park is one of the largest city parks in the Red River Valley. In addition to its wide open recreational areas, the park features miles of scenic trails along the Red River and adjacent Snakey Creek. Unfortunately, it has also become home to the invasive shrub known as Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica).

The City of Moorhead Forestry Department is teaming up with volunteers to remove this aggressive plant. This ongoing effort will take time and a lot of help, but with persistence, we can reduce buckthorn’s chokehold on the riparian forests of the Red River Valley.
We’ll be meeting near the playground at MB Johnson at 4:00 PM. Please wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes, as well as a good pair of gloves to shield yourself from the plant’s thorns.
Mid-October is an ideal time to tackle buckthorn, as it is one of the last plants to drop its leaves. Its glossy, oval, dark green leaves stand out when most other plants have already changed color or shed their leaves, making buckthorn easier to spot. Once you’ve seen it, you won’t forget it.
RSVP if you can join us for this important event!

Drum Flow Session-Oct. 22nd- Back to the Studio
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Come Drum!
With the memories of summer falling to the ground around us, it seems the weather is moving us back indoors.
Come join us for our next session on the second floor of 824 Main. Avenue in Fargo.
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the QR code below to express your support.

Drum Flow Session-Nov. 5th- Let's ECHO!!
2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Let’s ECHO!!
Hunter’s Welcome!
As the author and father of modern facilitated drum circle movement said in his book: Drum circle facilitation: Building community through rhythm,
“ Every moment spent in a drum circle is a potential learning experience”.
This week we dig deeper into that and do a group rhythmic exploration in “Call and Response” technique. This technique involves a facilitator laying down one or two measures of simple beat and allowing participants to respond back with the same rhythm using their percussion instruments. We are excited to introduce this as we groove.
Come join us for our next session on the second floor of 824 Main. Avenue in Fargo.
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.

Drum Flow Session-Nov. 19th
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Hunter’s Welcome! Come share some rhythms and your wildness story.

Come join us for our next session on the second floor of 824 Main. Avenue in Fargo.
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.

Drum Flow Session-Dec. 17th
2024-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
As the year comes to an end, we are happy to invite you to our last drum flow session of the year. Come celebrate the year with rhythm, hot chocolate and stories from the circle on the second floor of 824 Main. Avenue in Fargo.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds.

Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.

Drum Flow Session - Jan 28
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Happy new drumming year fellow drummers!!!
It is with gladness and delight to welcome you all to our first drum flow session of the year. Our next session will be on Tuesday January 28th, come join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue in Fargo and let us greet the year with some lovely tunes from the circle.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - Feb 4th
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
On this world cancer day, we are honored to take this opportunity and open our doors to welcome you to come drum with us.
Please join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo and let us make some rhythmical noises in honor of those fighting cancer and those who are no longer with us.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
We are excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - Feb 25th
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Dear Drummers,
Our next drum session will be Tuesday Feb 25. Please join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo for another amazing drum session.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - Mar 4th
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Among so many national days that fall on March 4th is national marching music day, and although we are not a marching band, we would like to celebrate this day with music in our drum circle.
Join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo and let’s observe this day with our unique kind of music making.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - Mar 25th
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Dear Drummers!!
Our next drum session is happening on the 25th of March and we would like to welcome you all to come drum with us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited.
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - Apr 8th
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Dear Drummers,
Our next drum flow session will be on April 8th and on this day, we are reminded to appreciate what we have, reflect on nature and share with others the gifts that we have. It is with pleasure that we invite you to come and share your music making with us and together appreciate the gifts that we each have.
Come join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo, and let us share our gifts and talents.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Red River Cleanup and Buckthorn Removal Event – April 21
2025-04-21 16:00 - 20:00 | ND
Celebrate Earth Day Weekend with Us at MB Johnson Park!
THIS MONDAY AFTER EASTER WEEKEND
We’re organizing an Earth Day celebration by spending an afternoon with active stewardship of the Red!
Land Restoration, Communal Engagement, Egg Hunts, and Shared Food
Please RSVP below so we have an idea of how much food and supplies are needed.

Restore the Red
Join us this Monday, April 21st

4:00-6:00 PM

Cleanup and Buckthorn Management
MB Johnson Park 3601 11th St N, Moorhead, MN 56560
– Meet near the playground, introduce project, gear, safety, and break into groups.
– Kids can participate in the egg hunt and do some stewardship work if they are interested.
– Cleanup Crew can head to Snakey Creek and beyond for debris pickup
– Buckthorn Crew will identify, mark, and prune young saplings
– Meet back at the playground at 5:45p

6:30-8:00 PM
Shared Meal: Taco Bar & Potluck
Red River Health 824 Main, Fargo, 2nd floor

We’re excited for this project, see you on Monday!

This event is brought to you in collaboration with Moorhead Parks, River Keepers, NW Regional Sustainable Development Partnership,
Enrichment Operation, Conservation Minnesota , Folk School Movement, and Red River Health.

Drum Flow Session - Apr 29th
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Peace making with drums!!
Come join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo, as we explore the idea of peace making with drums.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - May 6th
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Red River Health- Upstairs Studio, 824 Main Ave., Fargo, ND, United States
Our next drum session is on May 6th and we would like welcome you all to join us on the second floor of 824 Main Avenue Fargo for an evening filled with music making and storytelling.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - June 3rd
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Dike East Park, 100 2nd St S, Fargo, 58103, United States
Outside!!!!!
As spring comes to an end, we embrace the beauty that came with it and celebrate the end of the season. Come join us for a drum flow session at the Dike East Park in Fargo and let’s celebrate spring with tunes.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
We are so excited to see you all!!

Drum Flow Session - June 20th
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society, 1211 28th Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Dear drummers
The FM Wellness Collective and the folk school movement has kindly invited us to their summer solstice gathering on the 20th. On this day, we will be taking our music and share it with the rest of the people who will attend the event. This is a unique opportunity for us to share what we do but also for community building.
As always, instruments will be provided but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it along. This event is happening at the Northern plains botanic garden and not the usual meeting space for our drum flow sessions. Attached to this post is the link for the facebook event with all the information you will need to prepare for this.
https://facebook.com/events/s/summer-solstice-gathering/1244821413694540/
Hope to see you there!!

VA Drum Flow Session July 15th 2025
2025-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | VA Medical Center- Fargo, 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
VA Session!
As an extension of our drum flow sessions, we are honored to partner with the Fargo VA and bring our music making to the service men and women who use the facility. This is another way of building community and use music as one of the tools of holistic medicine.
Our next VA drum flow session will be on the 15th of July 2025. This will take place at the Fargo VA medical center from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Instruments will be provided.
These sessions are different from our regular session and are not open to the public. A special permission is required upon attending.

Drum Flow Session - July 22
2025-07-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Drumming at the market!!
Our next drum flow session will be on Tuesday July 22nd from 5pm to 6pm. This event will be held at the Moorhead farmers market which takes place at the Viking ship park in Moorhead.
Come join us for an evening of music and shopping while supporting local vendors.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
Hope to see you there!!

Drum Flow Session - August 26th
2025-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Gooseberry Park, Mound Park , 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Dear Drummers!!
Our next drum flow session will be on Tuesday August 26th. This event will take place at Gooseberry Mound park in Moorhead. This is our first session at the park this year, and we are so excited to welcome you for an evening filled with music and fun. As always, our session starts at 6:30 pm and it ends at 7:30 pm.
Instruments will be provided, but if you have your own, you are more than welcome to bring it. No skills required, just bring your happy self and let’s make some sounds. Participants of all ages are invited .
Donations are always welcome as we expand our percussion library and build our team of volunteers at the VA. Use the link below to express your support.
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/red-river-health…
Thank you and hope to see you there!!
