Become an FMR SuperVolunteer!
Our SuperVolunteers show up with helping hands to at least four events per year. This year at our Crosby Farm Park tending, we spotted four different versions of the t-shirt we send to these loyal volunteers.
If you've been to an FMR event, you've likely encountered a SuperVolunteer proudly clad in an identifying t-shirt. There's still time to join their ranks! Just volunteer at four or more hands-on restoration events (or contribute 20+ hours) this year. We've got plenty of upcoming events in need of helping hands. Sign up so you can earn your 2019 SuperVolunteer status. >>
Haul and stack buckthorn at Vermillion Falls Park [FULL - register for waitlist!]
Located in downtown Hastings, Vermillion Falls Park is a favorite stop for waterfall viewing. It is also the central city park along the Vermillion River, flanked by Old Mill Park downstream and Vermillion Linear Park upstream. The Vermillion River is an important Mississippi River tributary and is the only trophy brown trout stream in a metro area in the United States.
Oak woodlands brush haul + lunch! [FULL]
This event has reached capacity and registrations are no longer being accepted. Thank you for understanding! Please visit the events calendar for more ways to get involved.
Pine Bend Bluffs brush haul + celebration! [FULL]
Improve pollinator habitat at Camel's Hump Park [FULL - register for waitlist!]
Join us Tuesday, June 9 for a summer worknight at a stunning site with expansive blufftop views of the Mississippi River valley. Together we'll tend to volunteer-planted pollinator patches — small gardens that provide much-needed concentrated habitat and resources for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife - and will also remove invasive plants from some of the parks restored oak forests.
RSVP soon as we expect this event to reach capacity. >>
Tend the native prairie bluff 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. The iconic overlook is also home to a restoration project providing much-needed habitat and biodiversity while protecting the bluff, the views and local water quality.
Join us at this iconic park Thursday, June 18, 6 pm. But RSVP soon as we expect this event to reach capacity. >>
What's in a storm drain stenciling kit?
Looking to do some good for the Mississippi River, but need a flexible schedule? FMR offers complete do-it-yourself St. Paul storm drain stenciling kits for groups of two to 20, spring through fall.
Learn more in this video with FMR stenciling coordinator Daurius Mikroberts as he walks you through the kit's ingredients, or learn more on our stenciling kits page.
Tend the demonstration prairie on Nicollet Island [FULL - register for waitlist!]
Last year, FMR volunteers planted over 600 native prairie plants in the demonstration prairie boxes on Nicollet Island. Along with adding pollinator habitat and beauty to the island, these boxes are educational. Identification plaques give park visitors the chance to learn more about the stunning array of species coming up throughout the restored prairies on the island.
Garlic mustard May!
Pull garlic mustard with us! We've got plenty of opportunities to help restore river habitat this May.
'Tis the season for garlic mustard removals. If you've skimmed the FMR events calendar recently, you may have noticed a reoccurring theme: garlic mustard pulls. Prime pulling season typically runs from late-April through May. Learn more about this pesky invader and how you can help. >>