Land Conservation

Land Conservation
Monitor monarchs with FMR's Pollinator Evaluation Program (PEP) [FULL FOR 2025]

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Support monarchs and other pollinators at FMR's Twin Cities metro restoration sites. Read more
A woman with a clipboard in an FMR restoration prairie
Changing climate, changing river

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How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
Flooded river at Harriet Island
Camp Cozy Park

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Located on a peninsula along the Elk River, this former summer resort turned 48-acre city park is home to diverse habitats including two remnant prairies, woodlands and river floodplains. Read more
Prairie at Camp Cozy
Where we work: Rosemount Wildlife Preserve

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Restoration at this dedicated wildlife sanctuary has turned an old hay field into a thriving prairie and a thicket of buckthorn into diverse woodland habitat. Read more
Prairie and forest
Welcome, Logan!

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Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
Logan in a park
River Heights Park

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A beloved community park near the river in Inver Grove Heights was saved from development in 2018 and now features a loop trail for walking and a thriving demonstration pollinator garden. Read more
Aerial view of forest and river
Where to find herons in the Twin Cities metro near the river

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There's a reason our logo features a heron — we love these birds, and these birds love the river. We've put together a guide to heron hotspots so you can marvel along with us. Read more
Great blue heron approaches nest

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Park, St. Paul Park
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge sand flats, Minneapolis
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
DeLaSalle High School, near Nicollet Island, Minneapolis