Land Conservation

Land Conservation
Where we work: Rosemount Wildlife Preserve

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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
Prairie and forest
Welcome, Logan!

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Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
Logan in a park
River Heights Park

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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
Aerial view of forest and river
Where to find herons in the Twin Cities metro near the river

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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
Great blue heron approaches nest
Monitor monarchs with FMR's Pollinator Evaluation Program (PEP) [FULL FOR 2026]

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Support monarchs and other pollinators at FMR's Twin Cities metro restoration sites. Read more
A woman with a clipboard in an FMR restoration prairie
Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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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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Just like spring warmth brings new birds to the Twin Cities, so does the winter chill. Read more
Northern shrike flying over branches

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Upcoming Events

Various dates, June 1-15, 2026
All 10 states adjacent to the Mississippi River
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Luminary Arts Center, 700 N. 1st St., Minneapolis
June 18, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative