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January 10, 2022
How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
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August 4, 2010
Critical for wildlife, this 1,300-acre corridor of protected lands along dramatic western bluffs of the Mississippi River south of the metro includes Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, an award-winning restoration, and one of our favorite places to bird. Read more
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July 20, 2026
The cold water trout stream and wide floodplain wetlands at the 450-acre Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area (AMA) in Dakota County offer opportunities for angling, hunting, trapping and wildlife observation. Read more
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July 18, 2026
Not all thistles we see in Minnesota are non-native and invasive. Here's how you can tell if you're looking at one of our few native thistle species. Read more
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June 15, 2026
How can we improve habitat for bumble bees? That's the question our multi-year research project sought to answer. Read more
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June 8, 2026
A new stewardship model for parks beloved by committed neighbors: FMR provides technical guidance, but neighbors lead. Read more
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May 18, 2026
This 7,000-acre network of winding backwaters and lush green islands where the Vermillion meets the Mississippi is one of the largest expanses of floodplain native plant communities in southeast Minnesota. Read more
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Upcoming Events
August 1 through October 15, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
River Oaks Park, Cottage Grove
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Cargill Building, University of Minnesota Saint Paul campus
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