Land Conservation

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May 15, 2025

This 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

Camp Cozy Park

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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

Where we work: Rosemount Wildlife Preserve

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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

Welcome, Logan!

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March 26, 2025

Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more

River Heights Park

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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

Where to find herons in the Twin Cities metro near the river

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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 near our restoration sites so you can marvel along with us. Read more