Volunteer Events

Swing Bridge Park: Our newest restoration & volunteer site

by Adam Flett, by Alex Roth, by Amy Kilgore

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May 5, 2016

This unique location blends historic renovation with ecological restoration along today's working river. Learn more about its history, ecology and our first public volunteer event at this riverfront site, Saturday, June 4.

Tend the rare prairie at Sand Coulee SNA

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April 26, 2016

Volunteers tending the rare prairie at the Sand Coulee SNA

Tend native prairie plants at Old Mill Park

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April 19, 2016

Rock Island Swing Bridge Park tending + haul [FULL]

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April 18, 2016

Lop and remove sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

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March 31, 2016

Volunteers removing sumac from Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Join us at Excelsior Brewing to learn how you can create a water-friendly lawn or garden

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March 25, 2016

Tend the demonstration prairie at Crosby Farm Park

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March 16, 2016

Volunteers tending the demonstration prairie at Crosby Farm Park in St. Paul

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Upcoming Events

A toast to FMR: Wabasha's 'Neighbor on Tap'

Throughout August 2025

Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul

Plants, pollinators and pints: Native plant gardening with nature educator Angie Hong [WAITLIST]

Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis

Partner event: Longfellow River Gorge Festival

Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis

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