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April 14, 2025
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
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March 26, 2025
Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
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March 20, 2025
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
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March 10, 2025
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
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February 25, 2025
We're hiring! Check out our open positions: Biofuels Policy Manager and a paid summer field ecology internship. Read more
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February 21, 2025
Support monarchs and other pollinators at FMR's Twin Cities metro restoration sites. Read more
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February 7, 2025
How can we make the best possible habitat for bumble bees? That's the gist of the question Friends of the Mississippi River is trying to answer. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Zoom webinar
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
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