Stewardship

Help remove invasive species: spotted knapweed

August 4, 2018

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [FULL]

July 31, 2018

Join us in restoring oak woodlands near the Mississippi River. Read more

Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA [FULL]

July 17, 2018

Join FMR in lopping overgrown sumac at Grey Clouds Dunes SNA so other native species can thrive! Read more

Plant native shrubs, wildflowers and grasses in the river gorge [FULL]

July 16, 2018

Painted turtles and pink lotus flowers help keep our waters from turning green

by Kate Clayton

July 2, 2018

Ever wondered why so many metro lakes turn green in the summer?

For St. Paul's Lake Como and many others, one main reason is nutrients that come from neighborhood lawns and streets. After it rains, fertilizer, leaves and grass clippings are directed into our local lakes, creeks and rivers via storm drains, in turn feeding algae and excessive plant growth.

At Como, a pair of murals reminds us of this important connection between our yards, streets, lakes and rivers, and celebrates the community in the process. >>

Storm drain mural contains music and fish to connect it to como park and hands representing our responsibliity to care for the lake

Tend the prairie at the Pine Bend Bluffs SNA [FULL]

June 4, 2018

Join us at this longstanding restoration site to remove invasive species from the prairie. Read more

Burn, baby, burn...but only when we say so!

by Alex Roth

May 7, 2018

Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes those familiar signs of life: plants begin to green, flowers bloom, migrating birds return, and fires burn through the prairies at FMR restoration sites!

Learn more about how we use fire to restore wildlife habitat, and the impact of a recent unplanned fire on an FMR restoration site. >>