Supporting FMR

Supporting FMR
Thank you for joining us at Music in the Prairie!

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Two hundred river supporters came together for the first Our River event, Music in the Prairie featuring The Cactus Blossoms. Check out our photos of the afternoon and a recap of the program highlights. Read more
Cactus Blossoms play under a tent
Special supporter event celebrated the great blue heron through poetry

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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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Submit your work to this river-inspired juried art exhibition by June 1, 2025. Read more
Thank you for joining us for our 2024 fall gala

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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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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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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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Large oak forest in Hampton, Dakota County
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Dual Citizen Brewing Company, St. Paul
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
South Branch of the Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area, Hastings