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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
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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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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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November 5, 2024
Julia spoke about preliminary findings from bumble bee, flower and vegetation surveys conducted at FMR sites. Read more
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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
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August 1, 2024
Two new FMR initiatives are big wins for pollinator protection and research. With good questions and better data to answer them, we can find out what more we can do to make the best possible habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
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April 23, 2024
What can the outstretched limbs of a bur oak reveal about the land? Here's how our ecologists find signs underfoot and overhead to understand a place before beginning to restore its habitat. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Spring Lake Park Reserve, Rosemount
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, Hastings
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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