Stewardship

Stewardship
Plant native plant species at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park

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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
Thanks to our 2025-2026 Stewardship and Education Intern!

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Tamya was our School-year Stewardship and Education intern this past year, supporting our youth council, restoration events and more. Read more
Tamya McDonald in prairie
Check out our stream health report from 2025 monitoring

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Here's what we found out about water quality by sampling tiny aquatic insects in the Rice Creek watershed last year. Read more
2025 SHEP volunteer at stream training, 18 volunteers and field training instructor stand by water with waders and gear.
Craft night with FMR staff and board

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Join a handful of Friends of the Mississippi River staff and board members for a relaxed craft night. Read more
Yarn
Partner event: Earth Day rally in the rotunda

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Join us in the capitol to advocate for clean water and environmental justice this Earth Day. Read more
People fill the Capitol rotunda

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, November 1, noon-8 p.m.
Wabasha Brewing Taproom, St. Paul
Now through Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Your polling place
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Minneapolis