Our Favorite Views & Natural Phenomena

The Mississippi River is ever-changing. Chart its seasons and learn about the plant-life and creatures that call our great river home with FMR conservation staff's monthly phenology features. 

How well do you know the metro-area stretch of the Mississippi? Challenge yourself with FMR river corridor advocacy staff's monthly Whose View? From Where? 

To have monthly phenology musings and "Whose View?" challenges sent to your inbox, sign up for Mississippi Messages

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St. Paul

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.