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August 29, 2023
Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation and education work, from bird, plant and monarch surveys to summer youth program facilitation. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more
August 24, 2023
ESI fellows Alaia, Camille and Amani looked into invasive zebra mussels and control methods. Read more
August 24, 2023
ESI fellows Kaia Frazier, Alecia Jendro and Seri Sanches took action on water pollution by hosting a cleanup and creating educational materials. Read more
August 24, 2023
ESI fellow Emilia turned to two restoration specialists and stewards to learn more about Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Read more
August 24, 2023
ESI fellow Lucy dug in at two organic farms to research sustainable agriculture and create this info zine. Read more
August 24, 2023
What are the potential impacts of these pipelines? ESI fellow Norijah investigated through interviews and research. Read more
August 24, 2023
What are microplastics and what can we do about them? ESI fellow Ishaan Goyal researched this problem and its solutions. Read more
August 24, 2023
Amarii wrote a poem including facts about the beloved blue jay. Read more
August 23, 2023
Join us for An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: The River Provides at Nicollet Island Pavilion on Sept. 28. Read more
August 22, 2023
In the Grey Cloud channel on a 3-acre island once thick with buckthorn, we're planting climate-adapted trees and native understory plants, increasing habitat resilience amidst climate change. You can visit via kayak or canoe! Read more
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Rotary Pavilion at Levee Park, Hastings
Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis
New date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul