Stewardship

Think spring: Schedule your service and educational programs now

by Kate Clayton

February 20, 2019

Looking forward to warmer weather? We are too! FMR is starting to book spring programs for youth and group outings. If you are interested in a stenciling event, trash cleanup or indoor educational opportunity with FMR staff, we'd love to hear from you soon. >>

Volunteers help with prairie restoration

Local muralist Liv Novotny to create FMR's third water quality mural

by Amy Kilgore

January 2, 2019

As we look to the new year, FMR is excited to announce the selection of Liv Novotny as the lead artist for our third water quality mural project. Novotny will work with the community to design and install a water quality mural in St. Paul this summer. >>

An examploe of another mural created by Liv Novotny

Thank you, River Stewards!

by Amy Kilgore

December 14, 2018

In 2018, volunteers of all ages got their hands dirty with FMR at community events. Together over 700 individuals gave a combined 3,082 hours of service to help protect, enhance and restore the health of the river and our local communities. In gratitude, we've gathered some of our favorite photos from this restoration season. >>

Young river stewards hit it out of the park once again

by Kate Clayton

November 8, 2018

A giant thank you to the hundreds of young river stewards who helped us protect and restore the mighty Mississippi this year. >>

Students remove garlic mustard from the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis

30 ways you can help the river

November 7, 2018

How can you help the river? Here are 30 ways! Read more

River Heights Park saved, restoration begins!

September 19, 2018

After hearing from dozens of community members (including many FMR River Guardians), the Inver Grove Heights city council unanimously voted to save River Heights Park on Monday, May 14.

The council had been considering carving up and selling the 7.5-acre undeveloped natural area as three 2.5-acre lots for housing developers. Instead, the city, FMR and neighbors are going to work together to make the park more accessible — adding a park sign and bench, with details to be determined — while keeping it a natural area and restoring important bird habitat. >>