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April 22, 2025
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
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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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Upcoming Events
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
F-O-K Studios, St. Paul
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