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October 3, 2024
We recently welcomed Individual Gifts Officer Allyson Petry and two new board members, Chris Crutchfield and Jake Keeler. Read more
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September 25, 2024
Over 250 attendees came together to raise more than $165,000 to protect the river and the communities it sustains. Thanks to all who participated! Check out our photos of the evening and a recap of the program highlights. Read more
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September 20, 2024
There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more
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September 13, 2024
A new program director and our first-ever Climate Impact Corps member are joining the team this fall. We're also bidding a fond farewell to Ivy Song, our event assistant. Read more
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September 12, 2024
On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more
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September 11, 2024
Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation work, conducting bird, plant and monarch surveys and more. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more
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September 10, 2024
Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Luminary Arts Center, 700 N. 1st St., Minneapolis
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island prairie, Minneapolis
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