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Land Conservation
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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 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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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
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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
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wescott Library Lower Level, Eagan
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Open Book, Minneapolis, MN
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