Stewardship

Stewardship
30 ways you can help the river
How can you help the river? Here are 30 ways! Read more
Ole Olson prairie and Minneapolis
River Heights Park saved, restoration begins!

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. >>

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Residents and River Guardians helped save this park!
Collect native seed in the rare prairie [FULL]
Join us to collect prairie seeds at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County. Read more
Person collecting seed in prairie
Oak woodland brush haul + lunch
Join us in restoring oak woodlands near the Mississippi River. Read more
Volunteer hauling brush
Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA
Join FMR in lopping overgrown sumac at Grey Clouds Dunes SNA so other native species can thrive! Read more
Volunteers at Grey Cloud Dunes in 2022

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Rotary Pavilion at Levee Park, Hastings
Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis
New date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul