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November 7, 2018
How can you help the river? Here are 30 ways! Read more
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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. >>
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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
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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
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July 16, 2018
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Upcoming Events
Now through December 31, 2025
Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro
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Capacity-building campaign for the future of the river
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul
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