Supporting FMR

Supporting FMR
What do you dream for the river?
by John Briel

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August 19, 2022

The theme for our fall gala this year is The River Dreams. Get a preview of our speakers and their dreams for the river, then tell us yours!  >>

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The River Dreams, speakers, and river images
Special supporter event celebrated the great blue heron through poetry

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February 26, 2025
We invited members and SuperVolunteers to a morning poetry reading from the anthology "Broad Wings, Long Legs." Check out our heron map, read some of the featured poems and find out how you can participate in our next event like this. Read more
Supporters listen to poetry
Call for Artists — Our River: Mississippi Muse

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January 31, 2025
Submit your work to this river-inspired juried art exhibition by June 1, 2025. Read more
FMR + Broken Clock Brewing Kernza beer release party

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October 9, 2024
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Thank you for joining us for our 2024 fall gala

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September 25, 2024
Over 250 attendees came together to raise more than $165,000 to protect the river and the communities it sustains. Thanks to all who participated! Check out our photos of the evening and a recap of the program highlights. Read more
Smiling guests at event close
Heron poetry book takes flight — all proceeds to FMR

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June 4, 2024
A new poetry anthology honors one of the river's most iconic birds and benefits FMR.  Read more
Poetry book in front of the river
Thank you for joining us at The River Provides

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October 2, 2023
Over 250 attendees came together for The River Provides and raised more than $175,000 to protect the river and the communities it sustains. Thanks to all who participated! Check out our photos of the evening and a recap of the program highlights. Read more
Whitney speaks at podium in front of gala crowd

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Upcoming Events

Pledge to Pull invasive plants at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [FULL]
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Park, St. Paul Park
Pull garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge sand flats, Minneapolis
Partner concert: 'A Celebration of the Mississippi River'
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
DeLaSalle High School, near Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

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