FMR Updates

Nature notes: Turtles on the go under the ice

by Betsy Daub

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February 9, 2018

For reasons not yet understood, many turtles stay active under the winter ice. Learn more about their mysterious habits and about a local FMR turtle protection project in this month's Nature Notes. >>

If you build it, will they come? Investigating whether restored habitat means more wildlife.

by Karen Schik

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February 9, 2018

Since the creation of our land conservation program over 20 years ago, FMR has protected, restored or enhanced over a thousand acres of prairie, forest, wetland and other types of wildlife and pollinator habitat in the metro area. But does increasing native habitat result in the return of native animals?

Learn about bird surveys, wildlife cams and our work with local high schools to find out. >>

A red fox ventures into an open, grassy area.

Media coverage of our lawsuit against the state

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February 6, 2018

As articles about our lawsuit roll in, we'll be sure to post them here. First up, the Star Tribune. >>

Claim your day: FMR is scheduling summer group outings

by Kate Clayton

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February 6, 2018

If you're looking for a service outing that's educational, active, outdoors and provides a tangible community benefit, consider storm drain stenciling in St. Paul with FMR.

Reservations for outings, as well as classroom presentations and litter cleanups, are now being taken for summer and fall 2018. >>

Students stencil storm drains in St. Paul neighborhoods

Forum reveals where leading gubernatorial candidates stand on environmental issues

by Trevor Russell

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January 31, 2018

Joining in from 10 different locations across the state, about 3,000 Minnesotans participated in the Our New Environment Forum with six leading gubernatorial candidates. Check out the video to see where each stands on the environmental and conservation issues important to you! >>

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January 13, 2018

Local station CCX helped FMR celebrate our silver anniversary year.

FMR is turning 25! Throughout our silver anniversary, we're celebrating Twin Citians' connection to the metro Mississippi. Allow us to introduce the new River Story Map and 25 Special Places Map. >>

FMR welcomes two new directors

by Whitney Clark

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January 9, 2018

We are proud to announce Betsy Daub as our new director of land conservation, and Adam Flett as the director of our stewardship and outreach programming! >>