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

Tuesday, July 7 - 4:30 p.m. social hour, 6:00 p.m. volunteer event
Vermillion Falls Park, Hastings
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Spring Lake Park Reserve, Rosemount
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, Hastings