Interested in composting, rain barrels or native plants? Sign up for an FMR workshop

Raingardens in the Como neighborhood of St. Paul, such as the one above, help filter pollution while adding beauty to the community.

Photo courtesy of Capital Region Watershed District

Thinking about starting to compost but not quite sure how it works? Interested in installing a beautiful and beneficial raingarden to capture stormwater runoff on your property, but not sure where to start? There may be a couple snowstorms left, but now is the perfect time to sign up for FMRs spring workshops to learn about these topics and more.

You can review the offerings and even sign up directly through our events calendar.








Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.