Stewardship

Stewardship
Changing climate, changing river

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How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
Flooded river at Harriet Island
Support pollinators

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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
Partner event: Bumble bee field day

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Plant native plant species at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [WAITLIST]

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Volunteer to pull invasive plants at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park! Read more
An adult and a child crouch down to dig a hole for planting
Sneak preview: Children's book celebrates caring for the river

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Our Environmental Stewardship Institute Youth Council drafted a picture book this year that follows an adventurous mouse from storm drain to river to community cleanup. Here's a peek into their process and the design. Read more
Mouse riding a paper heron on an urban river
Tend a prairie at Hastings River Flats Park [WAITLIST]

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Join us to tend a restored prairie at an ecological treasure just above the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. Read more
Wildflowers at Hastings River Flats Park

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights
August 13 through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
TPT, Twin Cities PBS