Stewardship

Stewardship
Earth Day and beyond: Celebrate and steward the river this spring!

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Join us for the annual Earth Day cleanup, or get outside with FMR this spring to steward the river! Read more
A family of volunteers at the 2022 Earth Day cleanup
For the river: Jacob's river story

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Our Stewardship & Education Program Director tells stories of a childhood love for Minnehaha Creek, learning to run rapids and his riverside sit spot of 20 years, and reflects on why he wanted to work for the river. Read more
Two kiddos in canoe
Celebrating our 2024 volunteers and young river stewards

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Our highlights from this year's community stewardship and education programming. Read more
Volunteers and youth outdoors
From ESI fellow to FMR staff: Naomi's river story

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Naomi developed her relationship with the Mississippi River in part through her experience with the Environmental Stewardship Institute. Now she helps lead this program for youth. Read more
Naomi in kayak with ESI
Welcome to two new Stewardship & Education staff

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A new program director and our first-ever Climate Impact Corps member are joining the team this fall. We're also bidding a fond farewell to Ivy Song, our event assistant. Read more
Jacob and Kassidy
Reconnecting with the river: FMR's 2024 summer youth program

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On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more
ESI fellows smile in canoes
National Public Lands Day event: Collect native prairie seed at Vermillion River Linear Park

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day and collect native prairie seed at Vermillion River Linear Park! Read more
Volunteers collect native prairie seed at Vermillion River Linear Park

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Upcoming Events

April 8 through April 22, 2025
Online
Apply now for spring through summer program
Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area