Events

Partner event: Earth Day rally in the rotunda

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April 2, 2026

Join us in the capitol to advocate for clean water and environmental justice this Earth Day. Read more

Earth Day and beyond: Celebrate and steward the river this spring!

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March 2, 2026

Five ways you can steward and advocate for the river this Earth Day! Read more

Hand-broadcast native prairie seed at Orvin 'Ole' Olson Park [WAITLIST]

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February 12, 2026

Join FMR and the Women's Environmental Network to spread native prairie seed at a riverside park in Minneapolis! Read more

3 paddling routes to try, inspired by our 'Paddle, restore and learn' series

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November 6, 2025

A trio of free FMR events combined paddling with education and restoration. From a primer on clean-water crops in a former soybean field-turned prairie to a fishing intro on an oxbow lake in Hastings, these outings weren't typical volunteer events. Read more

Kayaker volunteers with paddles on the river shore

Thank you for joining us for Dinner on the Farm!

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August 6, 2025

River supporters dined on clean-water crops and toured research fields at FMR's second Our River event. Check out our photos of the evening and a recap of the program highlights. Read more

Thank you for joining us at Music in the Prairie!

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June 10, 2025

Two hundred river supporters came together for the first Our River event, Music in the Prairie featuring The Cactus Blossoms. Check out our photos of the afternoon and a recap of the program highlights. Read more