Land Conservation

Bumble bee habitat: What we've learned from monitoring (so far)

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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

Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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January 16, 2025

Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more

The Minnesota Capitol building in St. Paul, with a blue sky and a smattering of snow on the ground. Small text says "MNLEG 2025"

Minnesota's own snow birds: 4 species you can see here only in winter

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January 13, 2025

Just like spring warmth brings new birds to the Twin Cities, so does the winter chill. Read more

Now hiring: Restoration Project Manager

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November 25, 2024

Join our conservation team! Apply by January 7, 2025. Read more

Coneflowers + text: FMR is hiring! Restoration project manager

FMR plans for habitat beside new riverside greenway trails in Dakota County

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November 12, 2024

Two greenways in Dakota County will offer nearly 40 miles of trail for people to walk, run, bike and roll. We've been working on how these trails can also link together a ribbon of connected habitat for wildlife. Read more

Where we work: Carver Preserve

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November 6, 2024

At a protected Maplewood neighborhood preserve on the east side of the river, we're bringing woodland and prairie habitats back to life with the help of a robust remnant seed bank. Read more