FMR Updates

Why do volunteers hand-collect seed for FMR?

by Karen Schik

October 8, 2018

What would you be willing to pay for a few teaspoons of prairie seed? Seeds from native prairie remnants that our volunteers collect by hand are priceless. >>

Why we initiated a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota

by Trevor Russell

October 3, 2018

This week, FMR joined eight other conservation organizations in initiating a lawsuit against the state. It’s an unusual move for FMR, but an important one. Here’s why. >>

Special Places: Stunning river overlooks

October 2, 2018

As the colors turn, it's an especially good time of year to enjoy sweeping river valley views. This month in our 25 Special Places silver anniversary series, we're profiling a few of our favorite metro promontories. >>

Volunteers on the prairie bluff at River Oaks Park

Snapping turtle hatchlings protected from predators

by Ellie Rogers

September 10, 2018

Our wildlife cameras caught baby snapping turtles hatching in peace thanks to our new wildlife nest enclosure at Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area. >>

Several metro cities want to hear from residents about their riverfront

by Irene Jones

September 6, 2018

As summer turns to fall, Twin Cities communities throughout the metro are moving fast to wrap up their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront.

Hastings and St. Paul Park — two cities with an abundance of high quality riverine habitat — are accepting comments through the end of November and December, respectively. Several other cities want public comments submitted before the end of September. >>

The view from Cottage Grove's River Oaks Park looking towards Hastings to the south.

Will St. Paul block future park trails?

by Alicia Uzarek

September 6, 2018

A railroad expansion proposal threatens planned community trails that would connect Pig’s Eye and Eagle Lakes in St. Paul’s largest park. >>

Special Places: Cocktails on the river

by sue rich, by Sara DeKok

September 4, 2018

This month in our ongoing special places silver anniversary feature, we suggest a couple of our favorite spots to grab a cocktail (or mocktail) and watch the river flow by. >>