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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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October 29, 2026
Newly constructed islands are already providing quality habitat in Pigs Eye Lake. These islands are also the site of an FMR experiment that will help us understand how to create and care for climate-resilient floodplain forest. Read more
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October 20, 2026
Not to be underestimated for its size, this 6-acre oak savanna restoration provides visually stunning critical habitat along the Vermillion River. Read more
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October 13, 2026
More than 325 species rely on the Mississippi flyway, a migration path stretching along the Mississippi River from the Gulf to the headwaters and beyond. Here in the Twin Cities, we're lucky to live in its midst each spring and fall. Read more
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September 30, 2026
We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content. Read more
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September 24, 2026
Not to be underestimated for its size, this 6-acre oak savanna restoration provides visually stunning critical habitat along the Vermillion River. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
Monday-Friday, January 25-29, 2027
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