Stewardship

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May 11, 2021

Whether urban, suburban or rural, yards are part of the Mississippi watershed. The effects of how we landscape and route rain show up far beyond our property lines. Dig into these tips to help protect the river right from your own backyard. Read more

Monarch on liatris in an urban raingarden

Volunteer spotlight: Randy's dedication at Ole Olson Park

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March 31, 2021

For Randy Miranda, volunteering every week to tend FMR's prairie restoration at Ole Olson Park near his home was a meditative way to give back and get through the pandemic. Here are Randy's reflections on why he volunteers and what we've accomplished together. >>

Plant woodland shrubs and wildflowers at Weiss Woods [FULL]

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March 22, 2021

Students from Hastings High School remove invasives at Weiss Woods

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

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March 5, 2021

Trash in the river means trash in the ocean.

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

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March 2, 2021

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

Youth education opportunities

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February 17, 2021

Meet our new youth coordinator

by Laura Mann Hill

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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. >>