Stewardship

River Heights Park saved, restoration begins!

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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. >>

Residents and River Guardians helped save this park!

Collect native seed at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA

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August 14, 2018

Join us to collect prairie seeds at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County. Read more

Two volunteers collect prairie grass seeds

Help remove invasive species: spotted knapweed

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August 4, 2018

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch

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July 31, 2018

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

Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

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July 17, 2018

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

Volunteers pose with loppers on the Grey Cloud Dunes SNA prairie

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

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July 16, 2018

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

by Kate Clayton

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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. >>