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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Large oak forest in Hampton, Dakota County
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Dual Citizen Brewing Company, St. Paul
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
South Branch of the Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area, Hastings

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.