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November 17, 2025
Monarchs have migrated south, and our Pollinator Evaluation Program volunteers have wrapped up their first season of monitoring. Here's what they found. Read more
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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
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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
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May 13, 2025
Our volunteers' waders are dry. Our biologist has waded through the data. Here's what we found out about water quality by sampling tiny aquatic insects in the Rice Creek watershed last year. Read more
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March 10, 2025
Do you get excited when you spot the first monarch butterfly each year? Do you enjoy identifying plants and pollinators when you’re out for a hike? FMR may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. 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 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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Upcoming Events
Monday-Friday, January 26-30, 2026
Online
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
FMR's office, near Harriet Island in St. Paul
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