Stewardship

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

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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.  >>

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Introducing FMR's Cultural Landscapes lesson

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Our education program teaches hundreds of youth each year about watersheds, pollution, ecosystems and more. Now we’re evolving our curriculum to explore cultural connections to place as well. Our new Cultural Landscapes lesson aims to open up space for people to reflect on their relationships with land, water and stewardship.  >>

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How our volunteer and education programs work on climate change

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Our Stewardship and Education program philosophy is based on the fact that people who learn more about and find their own ways to connect with the places around them will be more likely to protect and steward the environment. Here's how our volunteer and education programs plant the seeds for climate change efforts through each event and partnership.  >>

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Thanks to our summer 2021 Environmental Stewardship Institute assistants

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Putting on an 8-week program for the next generation of environmental leaders is a lot of work, and this year, former fellows Naomi and Justine stepped up to help us plan and facilitate. Our assistants reflect on how FMR's summer program has evolved and share insights on their experience as environmental leaders in the program.  >>

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Longfellow River Gorge Festival

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Canoe rides from past River Gorge Festival
Wending streams, backwaters and rare forest birds — Come with us to Gores WMA

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We're excited to offer two great ways to get to know this beautiful but lesser-known natural area in Hastings: a virtual bird's eye view plus a hands-on habitat restoration outing with FMR ecologists this September. >>

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Upcoming Events

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Zoom webinar
April through October
St. Paul
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul