Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in helping the river! 

Annually, over 3,500 local river stewards get their hands dirty through FMR cleanups, storm drain stenciling outings, invasive species removals and other habitat restoration activities. We hope you can join us.

  • Most events take place between April and November and are two to three hours in length.
  • No experience is required. FMR staff take care of training, tools, directions and the rest.
  • Sign up for whichever event(s) work for you. Most events require advanced registration, but no application or long-term commitment is required.
  • Contribute to four or more hands-on restoration events in a year to earn FMR SuperVolunteer status, coveted T-shirt included.

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Questions? Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@fmr.org or 651.477.0925.

Events

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

Stencil storm drains

If you're with a group looking for a fun, team-building experience while doing good for the river, consider painting educational messages next to storm drains.

Stenciling outings are offered mid-April through mid-October.

Stewardship groups

FMR offers several geographically-specific stewardship programs with a mix of volunteer and education events. We also offer events specifically for BIPOC volunteers.

SuperVolunteers

Attend four or more volunteer events in a year and earn SuperVolunteer status and a unique t-shirt.

Classrooms & youth programs

FMR offers a variety of education and volunteer opportunities for teachers and youth, as well as professional training and career pathways programs.


Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis
Applications due Friday, May 3 by 5 p.m.
Virtual and in-person
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area