Haul buckthorn and pull garlic mustard at Rosemount Preserve
FMR has been involved in the restoration of Rosemount Wildlife Preserve from the beginning of the project in 2003. This 26-acre site is located in the Northern Dakota County Greenway, which serves as a critical corridor for native wildlife and plants. Rosemount Preserve contains prairie and oak woodland, which we've restored through native plantings, controlled burns and invasive species removal.
Farmington rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop [SOLD OUT]
What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our watershed? Using a rain barrel.
St. Paul rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop [SOLD OUT]
What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our watershed? Using a rain barrel.
Halloween brush haul + lunch at HAFA Farm [FULL - register for waitlsit]
Join us for a Halloween brush haul at the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) Farm. Though we haven't worked at this exact spot before, FMR partners with the DNR to restore the South Branch Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (AMA), which shares a border with this site.
Rain garden talk + tending
Rain gardens are one way for homeowners to beautify their yard while having a direct impact on the river. Rain gardens are designed to catch rainwater runoff, helping prevent erosion and filtering pollutants. They also provide wildlife habitat, attract pollinators and are a way to bring in beautiful plants and wildflowers to your yard.
Tend the planted prairie at Indian Mounds Park [FULL - register for waitlist]
Indian Mounds Park is home to one of the most photographed river views in the metro area. FMR volunteers — including students from nearby Harding High Earth Club, community members (including Friends of Mounds Park) and individuals and families from throughout the metro area have been restoring the native bluff prairie at historic Indian Mounds Park's since 2011.
Stencil storm drains and more, July through late-October
Lop sprouting buckthorn in the river gorge [FULL]
Join us for an evening of working along the beautiful Mississippi River on the Minneapolis side of the river gorge. This event will take place in the sand flats - an area of riverside floodplain forest at the north end of FMR's 36th St. Oak Savanna restoration project.
Nicollet Island cleanup + celebration! [FULL]
Join FMR and Odell Brewing Company for this island cleanup to "Make it Pretty"! We'll collect trash from the shoreline and from the forested areas of Nicollet Island to prevent pollution and improve water quality in the Mississippi River.
Heading outside? Pick up litter through April — #DIYEarthMonth
First, a note...
In all honesty, we weren't sure if we wanted to promote cleanups during this difficult time. But, our river communities already made this decision! Many of you are already out there, picking up trash and improving the health of our environment and the river.
As you take a break, reconnect with nature and get a little exercise, please remember to follow the Minnesota Department of Health recommendations such as avoiding groups (stay by yourself or with your household), not touching your face and maintaining a safe distance from others.