Events & Activities

FMR hosts public cleanups, hauls, pulls or plantings throughout the Twin Cities metro-area annually. No experience is required.

Most events take place on Dakota homelands.

Contact volunteer@fmr.org for more information about events nearest you. To receive the complete FMR event calendar in your inbox twice monthly, sign up for Mississippi Messages.

Event Title Date / Time Location
Tend the prairie at the Pine Bend Bluffs SNA [FULL] Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights
Ford Area C walking tours Three options: August 15, September 17, October 5, 2024 Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA [FULL] Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Lop buckthorn at Pine Bend Bluffs [FULL] Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights
Orvis Giveback Days Giveback Days, Aug 30 - Sept 30 Orvis – Miracle Mile, St. Louis Park
Partner event: "Great River" book launch with Boyce Upholt & John Anfinson Friday, August 30, 2024 - 6:00pm Milkweed Books, Downtown Minneapolis
Stencil storm drains for the river Flexible! Now through mid-October St. Paul
An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 6:00pm Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Pine Bend Bluffs brush haul + lunch Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property
Oak woodland brush haul + lunch Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm 3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Educators: Bring FMR to your students This school year In your classroom or outside