Special places

FMR maintains over three dozen habitat restoration and land protection sites in the metro area. Find out more about some of these special places below. 

You can also see a map of all of our protection and restoration sites and learn more about our approach and Land Conservation program.

Special places
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area

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August 4, 2010
Critical for wildlife, this 1,300-acre corridor of protected lands along dramatic western bluffs of the Mississippi River south of the metro includes Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, an award-winning restoration, and one of our favorite places to bird. Read more
Pine Bend Bluffs in the fall
Camp Cozy Park

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April 22, 2025
Located on a peninsula along the Elk River, this former summer resort turned 48-acre city park is home to diverse habitats including two remnant prairies, woodlands and river floodplains. Read more
Prairie at Camp Cozy
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve

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April 1, 2025
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
Green prairie surrounded by forest
River Heights Park

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March 20, 2025
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
Father Hennepin Bluff Park

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September 13, 2024
This 6-acre natural area nestled under the bluffs below St. Anthony Falls provides a riverside respite for both people and wildlife near downtown Minneapolis. We're working with dedicated community volunteers to restore habitat here. Read more
Father Hennepin Bluff Park bridge below buildings
Seidl's Lake Park

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May 22, 2024
A former orchard, sheep and dairy farm, and swimming hole tucked into a corner of both South Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights, this city park's wooded hillsides are now transforming into a pocket of much-needed habitat within the urban landscape. Read more
Lake at Seidl's Lake Park surrounded by forest
Davis Farm Park

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March 19, 2024
Located along the Mississippi River in Otsego, this 17-acre park is small but mighty and boasts six different habitat types that we began restoring in 2024. Read more
Backchannel of the river surrounded by green forest

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Upcoming Events

Help plant pollinator shrubs and flowers at River Heights Park [FULL]
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
River Heights Park, Inver Grove Heights
Ford Area C birding outing
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Partner event: Alebrijes — Keepers of the Island Community Celebration
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Raspberry Island, St. Paul

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