Minnesota wildlife

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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

Wild bee on a leadplant prairie flower in Minnesota

It's official: FMR is a Monarch Joint Venture partner

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September 30, 2025

We're excited to connect with others studying monarchs, collaborate on research, and share our own expertise and volunteer-collected findings to protect monarchs for generations to come. Read more

Photos: What our wildlife cameras showed this summer

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August 26, 2025

Our wildlife camera monitoring program provides data that can help us improve habitat restoration. It also provides some very fun pictures. Read more

Rare birds flock to little-known Maplewood grassland

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July 2, 2025

Grassland birds are under immense pressure due to habitat loss, but there's a special corner of habitat near Battle Creek Regional Park. Learn more about this site's uncertain future and how you can get a glimpse of its feathered residents. Read more

What tiny aquatic insects can reveal about water quality

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May 13, 2025

Aquatic macroinvertebrates are living water quality indicators. Meet three that our monitoring volunteers sample — and find out what they might mean about stream health. 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 so you can marvel along with us. Read more