Stewardship

Stewardship
Caring for the river and one another this spring (2020)

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April 13, 2020

We've pulled together ideas about how to celebrate Earth Day all month for supporters like you to act on your values and enjoy moments of positive impact during this tough time. So whether you're up for advocating online, collecting litter or you just need a moment to be still and witness the migrating birds, we look forward to celebrating Earth Month with you — separately, but together.  >>

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Picking up trash on a local walk (solo and wearing gloves)
Nicollet Island cleanup + celebration! [FULL]

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March 19, 2020
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Volunteers on Nicollet Island
Happy trails, Daurius!
by Adam Flett

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February 11, 2020

In three years, Program Assistant Daurius Mikroberts worked with more than 3,000 youth to help protect our river. As Daurius ends his role at FMR, we know the impact of his efforts will go on. >>

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Daurius Mikroberts gives a thumbs up
Heading outside? Pick up litter through April 2020 — #DIYEarthMonth

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January 15, 2020
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FMR staff members Jen Hadley and Sophie Downey pose with full trash bags, each are alone on a city street
Conservation insights from intern Phuong Nguyen
by Betsy Daub

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January 10, 2020

Phuong Nguyen, an international student from Vietnam, was FMR's fall/winter 2019 intern. She offers perspectives about conservation from her experience with us.  >>

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My internship highlight: Planting hundreds of native trees on a tiny metro river island

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January 1, 2020

In this piece by fall-winter 2019 intern Phuong Nguyen, she describes her favorite FMR experience: Canoeing to a small metro Mississippi island to plant 350 native trees. >>

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'Tis the season ... to remove buckthorn?
by Alex Roth

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December 16, 2019
As the snow begins to fall, you'll notice some buckthorn leaves remain green. Find out about the benefits of late-fall and winter removal of this invasive plant. Read more
Buckthorn green in brown forest

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Upcoming Events

Lop buckthorn brush and enjoy a supporter social hour at Vermillion Falls Park [FULL]
Tuesday, July 7 - 4:30 p.m. social hour, 6:00 p.m. volunteer event
Vermillion Falls Park, Hastings
Partner event: Bumble bee field day
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Spring Lake Park Reserve, Rosemount
Tend a prairie at Hastings River Flats Park
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, Hastings

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