Land Conservation

Land Conservation
Join us for a fall hayride, hike or haul! (Heads up: Capacity is limited.)
by sue rich

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September 9, 2015

Join us for a crisp autumn morning in the bluffs above the river Saturday, Oct. 17 in Cottage Grove or Saturday, Oct. 24 in Pine Bend Bluffs near Rosemount. Sign up for the hayride and hike, join the buckthorn hauls — or both!

After exploring and restoring river-lands not normally open to the public, we’ll celebrate our volunteer and community partners’ impact on our local wildlife and waters. Thanks to Cottage Grove partner 3M and Pine Bend partner Flint Hills Resources, there’ll be great food, raffles and other special activities. 

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Groups wanted: Get your hands dirty for the river!
by sue rich

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August 19, 2015

Whether you’ve got a group of five or fifty, FMR has a fall event for you and yours. Join us to haul buckthorn and restore habitat in the beautiful river bluffs, or let us know if you'd like to set up your own St. Paul service outing.

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It has been scientifically proven that volunteering together increases group camaraderie, especially when it's benefitting the Mississippi River.
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area

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August 4, 2010
Critical for wildlife, this 1,300-acre corridor of protected lands along dramatic western bluffs of the Mississippi River south of the metro includes Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, an award-winning restoration, and one of our favorite places to bird. Read more
Pine Bend Bluffs in the fall
Invasive species: Why do they matter?

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August 4, 2010
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A young volunteer with garlic mustard

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Upcoming Events

Pull garlic mustard at Camel's Hump
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, Cottage Grove
RESCHEDULED: Help plant a pollinator garden at Hastings' Southwest Park Ponding Basin
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Southwest Park Ponding Basin, Hastings
Pull invasive plants at the William H. Houlton Conservation Area
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
William H. Houlton Conservation Area, Elk River

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