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
Exploring the environmental field: FMR's 2025 summer youth program

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Our 22 summer high-school fellows met a variety of professionals working in the field and got a taste of different careers. Their capstone projects included a zine, a documentary, cleanup events and more. See what they created. Read more
ESI fellows by canoes
Farewell to Kass, FMR's 2024-25 Climate Impact Corps member

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Kass engaged students across the metro area through our youth programming, led interpretive walks at our volunteer restoration events and so much more. Read more
Kass at a river overlook
School's out for summer: Sov's highlights from 2024-25 classroom partnerships

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We asked Sovatha Oum, FMR's Youth Program Manager, about his favorite stories from working with metro classrooms this year. Check out his reflections on experiential learning and outdoor education, and his yearbook message for all of us. Read more
Students by the river
Just released: Stream health report from 2024 monitoring

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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
Two SHEP volunteers wade in stream
'A way to stay connected': 3 volunteers on the joys of stewarding the river with loved ones

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Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more
Three volunteers hug and smile

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights