Stewardship

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December 3, 2021

A tiny 2-acre remnant bedrock bluff prairie in Cottage Grove holds mighty habitat diversity and offers stunning 180-degree views of the Mississippi River and its surroundings. >>

Thank you, Urban Bird Collective!

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November 16, 2021

In a recent article, the founder of the Urban Bird Collective, Monica Bryand, talks about why she's "building a more diverse, inclusive birding community," and our own Stewardship and Education Director Laura Mann Hill reflects on the power of BIPOC events.

Shout out to the collective for signing on to support the MRRRI Act, too! >>

Thank you, 2021 storm drain stenciling volunteers!

by Ashley O'Neill Prado

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November 8, 2021

Thanks to hundreds of volunteers, we exceeded our storm drain stenciling goals for 2021 despite our second season of COVID-19. Together, neighbors, classrooms, sports teams, girl scouts, churches and local businesses stenciled 1,615 storm drains in the Twin Cities and shared 2,529 flyers with community members to spread the word about why it's so important to keep our storm drains clean. >>

Cut and bag buckthorn at BF Nelson Park [FULL]

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October 28, 2021

MN Opera volunteer group with bcukthorn at BF Nelson

Youth education opportunities for winter and spring

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October 28, 2021

FMR's fifth water quality mural celebrates community connections to water

by Sophie Downey

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October 11, 2021

Visit Swede Hollow Park in St. Paul to see our latest storm drain mural! Designed by Thomasina Topbear, this mural celebrates connections to the river and water as the lifeblood of our communities. >>