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, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.