Stay current
Get river news, FMR updates and event calendars twice a month.
Wildlife
Wildlife
page
February 21, 2025
Support monarchs and other pollinators at FMR's Twin Cities metro restoration sites. Read more
page
February 28, 2018
Small but mighty, pollinators have an enormous job. Without them, most plants — including the crops we eat — couldn’t fruit. Here's how you can support pollinators. Read more
update
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
update
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
update
January 13, 2025
Just like spring warmth brings new birds to the Twin Cities, so does the winter chill. Read more
update
November 5, 2024
Julia spoke about preliminary findings from bumble bee, flower and vegetation surveys conducted at FMR sites. Read more
update
August 13, 2024
From nectar robbers and buzz pollinators, get to know some of the traits and behaviors that make our native bees stand out. Read more
Pages
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Park, St. Paul Park
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge sand flats, Minneapolis
Receive FMR's biweekly email newsletter, Mississippi Messages Sign up