Stay current
Get river news, FMR updates and event calendars twice a month.
Stewardship
Stewardship
event_new
August 14, 2018
Join us to collect prairie seeds at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County. Read more
event_new
July 17, 2018
Join FMR in lopping overgrown sumac at Grey Clouds Dunes SNA so other native species can thrive! Read more
event_new
July 16, 2018
article
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. >>
Read more
event_new
June 4, 2018
Join us at this longstanding restoration site to remove invasive species from the prairie. Read more
Pages
Upcoming Events
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
F-O-K Studios, St. Paul
Receive FMR's biweekly email newsletter, Mississippi Messages Sign up