Stewardship

Stormwater mural celebrates water at Lake Phalen

by Kate Clayton

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June 5, 2019

On the bridge near the pavilion at Lake Phalen, if you look down, you’ll see a new mural. On June 1 at WaterFest, lead artist Liv Novotny and assistant artist Violeta Rotstein led volunteers to paint this beautiful reminder that all roads lead to our waters. >>

Artists work on the 2019 stormwater mural at Lake Phalen

Tend the pollinator gardens at Camel's Hump Park

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May 22, 2019

Volunteers planting at Camel's Hump Park in 2021

Tend the native prairie bluff at Indian Mounds Park [FULL]

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May 3, 2019

A young volunteer on the bluff at Indian Mounds Park

Thank you volunteers! Annual River Gorge Earth Day cleanup 2019

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April 25, 2019

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April 10, 2019

Volunteers plant the demonstration prairie on Nicollet Island

Riverfront regional park plan roundup

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 8, 2019

FMR has been participating in the master planning processes for Above the Falls, Mississippi Gorge and Hidden Falls Crosby Farm regional parks in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a roundup of the draft plans, FMR's comments on these plans and opportunities for future public participation. >>

Garlic mustard May!

by Amy Kilgore

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April 5, 2019

'Tis the season for garlic mustard removals. If you've skimmed the FMR events calendar recently, you may have noticed a reoccurring theme: garlic mustard pulls. Prime pulling season typically runs from late-April through May. Learn more about this pesky invader and how you can help. >>