Apply for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Institute (ESI)

Join ESI with photos of ESI on river, in woods, on a tour

Thanks for your interest. Applications for the ESI youth council will open in August. Updates will be posted here.

Upcoming Events

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: Take Me to the River
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Plant native shrubs and plants at the Dakota Conservation Area [WAITLIST]
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Along the Vermillion River, Hastings
Monitor monarchs with FMR's Pollinator Evaluation Program [FULL FOR 2026]
Apply now for spring through summer program
Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights

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Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.

 

Claim your spot by Sept. 10.