Lop and remove sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA
'Make & take' rain barrel workshop - Just $35! [SOLD OUT]
This workshop has sold out and registrations are no longer being accepted. You are welcome to add your name to the waiting list and we will contact you if a barrel becomes available. Or contact Volunteer Coordinator Amy Kilgore receive notice of upcoming workshops or other events in this area.
Help tend the rare prairie at the Sand Coulee SNA [FULL]
Thank you for your interest in this event – registrations are no longer being accepted as this event has reached capacity. Please consider joining us at a different upcoming event or contact Volunteer Coordinator Amy Kilgore to recieve notice of upcoming Vermillion Stewards events.
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Tend native prairie plants at Crosby Farm Park [FULL]
Thank you for your interest in joining us as we return to Crosby Farm Park to tend the demonstration prairie, however, we've reached capacity and registrations are no longer being accepted. Please consider joining us at another event!
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Help tend the volunteer-planted demonstration interpretive native prairie at Crosby Farm Regional Park! Crosby Farm Park is a natural oasis in the heart of the city, nestled at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.
Plant pollinator patches at Camel's Hump Park and Open Space
Join us at Camel's Hump Park in Cottage Grove, home to beautiful river views overlooking Highway 61. Alongside FMR staff volunteers will install multiple pollinator patches throughout a section of the park. Planting in patches makes it easier for the birds, bees and butterflies to find the pollen they seek.
As always, all tools and training will be provided and volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level.
Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop [SOLD OUT]
Thank you for your interest in this event. We have sold out of rain barrels available at this workshop. Our next workshop is on June 20th at the St. Paul Wellstone Center. To be notified of upcoming rain barrel workshops, contact FMR Volunteer Coordinator Amy Kilgore at akilgore@fmr.org.
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What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our local watersheds? Using a rain barrel.
Go birding at Riverside Park - [CANCELED]
Based upon Saturday's weather forecast we've made the decision to cancel this bird hike. Rainy days make for very poor birding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for understanding.
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Pull garlic mustard at the Minneapolis river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Thank you for your interest, however, this event has reached capacity and registrations are no longer being accepted. Please consider joining us at a different restoration event.
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Got a group? Stencil storm drains with us
Now accepting reservations for stenciling outings, presentations, and group cleanups in September and October 2018. If you're looking for a service outing that's educational, active, outdoors and provides a community benefit, come stencil storm drains with us. >>
Get outside this spring with FMR

Come one, come all! Individuals, families and groups of all sizes are invited to get outside and help the Mississippi River with FMR. We host roughly 200 outings and events annually with over 5,000 participants from throughout the metro area. (Photo by Amy Kilgore)
Feeling the urge to get outside? FMR has heaps of spring events and activities for individuals and groups alike. Read on or visit our Events Calendar to choose the best fit for you.