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Get river news, FMR updates and event calendars twice a month.
Over a thousand metro residents help restore and learn about the health of our metro Mississippi River through FMR events and outings.
We share upcoming public volunteer events to protect and restore natural areas and riverfront parks on our events calendar. We also offer education and volunteer opportunities for youth and educators.
Here's what our stewardship and outreach staff are currently working on behind the scenes, plus more information from program participants and partners.
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May 9, 2025
Proposed cuts could harm our local Mississippi River Twin Cities metro park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and hundreds of beloved national parks. Sign the action alert and tell Congress to get off the sidelines. Read more
April 14, 2025
Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more
March 10, 2025
Do you get excited when you spot the first monarch butterfly each year? Do you enjoy identifying plants and pollinators when you’re out for a hike? FMR may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. Read more
February 21, 2025
Join us for the annual Earth Day cleanup, or get outside with FMR this spring to steward the river! Read more
February 17, 2025
Our Stewardship & Education Program Director tells stories of a childhood love for Minnehaha Creek, learning to run rapids and his riverside sit spot of 20 years, and reflects on why he wanted to work for the river. Read more
January 10, 2025
We often survey members, volunteers, advocates and online supporters. Now, we’d like to turn the tables: What are you curious about? Read more
December 11, 2024
Our highlights from this year's community stewardship and education programming. Read more
November 12, 2024
Naomi developed her relationship with the Mississippi River in part through her experience with the Environmental Stewardship Institute. Now she helps lead this program for youth. Read more
September 13, 2024
A new program director and our first-ever Climate Impact Corps member are joining the team this fall. We're also bidding a fond farewell to Ivy Song, our event assistant. Read more
September 12, 2024
On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more
