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

Various paddle tours and events, June 12-14
Along or in the Mississippi and Crow rivers, spanning from Minneapolis to Brainerd.
Various dates, June 1-15, 2026
All 10 states adjacent to the Mississippi River
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Luminary Arts Center, 700 N. 1st St., Minneapolis