Stewardship

Help track trash as part of the 2021 Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative

March 5, 2021

Trash in the river means trash in the ocean.

Haul buckthorn and pull garlic mustard at Rosemount Preserve [FULL]

March 2, 2021

A volunteer holds up garlic mustard, one of many plants ready to be pulled this spring

Youth education opportunities

February 17, 2021

Meet our new youth coordinator

by Laura Mann Hill

February 4, 2021

Longtime youth coordinator Kate Clayton recently stepped down from her position after more than seven years of service to FMR. She leaves a legacy of inspiring many thousands of youth, volunteers and educators, and equipping them with knowledge and skills to enhance and protect our river and watershed. Ashley O'Neill Prado will be promoted to youth coordinator in March. >>

Education intern creates curriculum connecting people and place

by Laura Mann Hill

January 8, 2021

Elia Engberg, in their senior year of Environmental & Educational Studies at Macalester College, spent eight weeks as FMR's stewardship and education intern this fall. They worked collaboratively with FMR's team to create new curriculum resources that uplift connections between people and place, highlighting culture and identity relationships as essential parts of environmental education. >>

FMR ecologist coauthors paper on the importance of replanting after buckthorn removal

by Ellie Rogers

December 31, 2020

When FMR volunteers remove buckthorn, we're making way for native plants to reestablish critical habitat. In a new research paper, following up by planting native plants seems to show another benefit: Buckthorn has a harder time making a comeback. >>

Thank you, 2020 River Stewards!

by Sophie Downey

December 8, 2020

In 2020, volunteers of all ages got their hands dirty with FMR at community volunteer events. Together more than 700 individuals gave a combined 2,674 hours of service to help protect, enhance and restore the health of the river and our local communities despite COVID-19. We're so grateful to our amazing River Stewards! >>