Manoomininike giizis is just around the corner. Have your knocking sticks ready to go? If you don't have time to get out and scope your favorite rice waters ahead of time, you can always check 1854's Wild Rice Condition Updates, to get a handle on how the rice is coming along on lakes and rivers throughout the 1854 Ceded Territory. Ricing season opens August 15, but remember - the rice must be fully ripe to harvest! Help us protect manoomin and DO NOT harvest before it is ready.

 

 Flowering Rice at Kettle Lake, 7/26/23 Breda Lake, 7/27/23