Stewardship

Stewardship
Summer staff transitions

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Celebrate two promotions and the impact of two staff who are heading off to new adventures. Read more
Ivy, Laura, Sam, Carrie
Final projects from our 2023 ESI summer intensive fellows

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Our summer youth fellows created capstone projects they were passionate about, ranging from a river cleanup volunteer event to a zine about sustainable agriculture. Read more
ESI group picture in the woods
Is it safe to swim in the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities?

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As an organization focused on the river’s health, we get asked this all the time. Read more
Bare feet standing on the sand along the shores of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
Meet our new volunteer coordinator

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Tabitha Birdwell will lead our volunteer efforts. Meet her at a stewardship event this summer! Read more
Tabitha Birdwell
FMR's Laura Mann Hill featured in 'SciGirls River Rescuers' episode

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Catch FMR Stewardship & Education Program Director Laura Mann Hill in the latest "SciGirls" series. Read more
Four young people look at a watershed model with Laura
Celebrating the Water Knowledge Network

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FMR debuted our Water Knowledge Network last summer to share community knowledge about water and love for water, while building skills for youth and adults to care for our watershed. Here's what we learned. Read more
People circled in community garden
Pull garlic mustard at Camel's Hump

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Volunteer to pull garlic mustard at Camel's Hump Park! Read more
Volunteers planting wildflowers at Camel's Hump Park in 2021

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights