Land Conservation

River access, wildlife habitat, year-round recreation: Cottage Grove’s unique opportunity

by Betsy Daub

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May 25, 2019

The City of Cottage Grove has the opportunity to turn an old golf course into open space for wildlife and a recreational park for residents and visitors in an area lacking in river access. Here are our top reasons why we should protect this special place from development. >>

Meet our elusive, big brown trout

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May 15, 2019

In a cold prairie river just 20 or so minutes south of St. Paul, large brown trout gather in the shadow of red-twig dogwoods, willows and other stream-side plants. Learn more about these wily and beautiful reminders of the importance of protecting our local waters, and how you can help protect them. >>

Fisher spotted at FMR restoration site

by Karen Schik

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April 21, 2019

One member of the weasel family, the fisher, is more commonly a denizen of Minnesota's north woods than our metro woodlands. Finding a fisher recently at Spring Lake Park Reserve in Dakota County was a rare treat. >>

Fisher spotted at FMR restoration site

by Karen Schik

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April 4, 2019

One member of the weasel family, the fisher, is more commonly a denizen of Minnesota's north woods than our metro woodlands. Finding a fisher recently at Spring Lake Park Reserve in Dakota County was a rare treat. >>

Minnesota’s coveted native orchids

by Karen Schik

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March 11, 2019

Though we certainly don’t live in a tropical climate, our state is home to almost 50 native orchids. If you need a reprieve from the muted winter palette, check out our vivid photos of blooming orchids and learn more about some of Minnesota's loveliest plants. >>

Minnesota’s coveted native orchids

by Karen Schik

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March 6, 2019

Though we certainly don’t live in a tropical climate, Minnesota is home to almost 50 native orchids. Read more

Calling all cameras: Citizen science for the Twin Cities Coyote and Fox Research Project

by Alex Roth

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February 28, 2019

Coyotes and foxes are mostly secretive animals, but sightings of these species are becoming more and more common throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area. Now, a group of researchers and partner organizations (including FMR) are setting out to better understand how these critters use the urban environment, and maybe just dispel some myths along the way. You can help! >>