Events

Lop sprouting buckthorn in the river gorge [FULL]

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July 1, 2020

Volunteers pose in front of cut buckthorn in the river gorge

'Our Storied River' submission deadline

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June 24, 2020

Nicollet Island cleanup + celebration! [FULL]

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March 19, 2020

Our River Event Series

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January 29, 2020

Heading outside? Pick up litter through April 2020 — #DIYEarthMonth

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January 15, 2020

FMR staff members Jen Hadley and Sophie Downey pose with full trash bags, each are alone on a city street

Mississippi River conversation with Rep. Pinto (Special focus on Ford Area C dumpsite)

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January 6, 2020

Thursday, January 9, 2020 join State Representative Dave Pinto (64B) and FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark for "Mississippi River Round-Up: understanding our impact on the river and the river’s impact on our communities." >>

Have you seen a metro fox or coyote recently?

by Karen Schik

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October 29, 2019

If you live in the Twin Cities Metro area and have seen gray fox, red fox or coyotes or their tracks, we could use your help! >>

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