Rivers & Roots Expo

Join Carnegie-Stout at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium on Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of the science and nature of our River community as part of the 2026 Dubuque County Reads program.

Rivers & Roots Expo: Local waters, native seeds, community connections

The whole family is invited to join us for a FREE evening exploring our relationship to the land, water, and environment. With booths featuring interactive and informative exhibits by the River Museum staff and local organizations, you will explore nature, culture, science, and more!

No pre-registration, ticket, or membership required. This is a free community event.

The 2026 Dubuque County Reads program features events centered around the novel "The Seed Keeper" by Diane Wilson. Meet author Diane Wilson at an event held at Steeple Square on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Readers are invited to join Carnegie-Stout for a discussion of "The Seed Keeper" on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. Additional information about Dubuque County Reads, including other discussion dates/locations for "The Seed Keeper," can be found at dbqreads.org