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

Ford Area C dumpsite cleanup rally & meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul
Brush haul and bonfire at Rosemount Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount [WAITLIST]
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside

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Our River Campaign:
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