Youth education opportunities
Looking for ways to get outdoors or engage in a fun educational activity for the river? FMR offers a variety of education and volunteer opportunities for K-12 groups and individual youth in the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Classroom lessons
Download complete curriculum kits or inquire about in-person classroom lessons to K-12 classrooms in the greater Twin Cities metro area. Topics include invasive species, wetlands, watersheds and erosion.
Storm drain stenciling and cleanups
K-12 and college groups located in Minneapolis or St. Paul can get outside with us by scheduling a storm drain stenciling outing or trash pickup or cleanup near their location.
Service-learning projects & volunteer hours
FMR can support independent service projects on a case-by-case basis. Contact education@fmr.org with your project idea or request.
Many students (including college students) sign up for FMR events to complete volunteer or service hours for a class or program. Learn more about serving the river.
The Environmental Stewardship Institute
The Environmental Stewardship Institute is for high schoolers and rising college first-years interested in learning more about and exploring the environmental field.
Stewardship and restoration partnerships
If you'd like your K-12 group to research or steward an FMR habitat restoration site near you and create an ongoing learning experience for your school or classroom, please contact education@fmr.org to schedule an introductory meeting.
Teachers
Would you like to partner with FMR? Let us know via the form below!
Learn more about the FMR Stewardship and Education program or volunteer events and opportunities.
Questions? Not sure where to start? Contact the FMR education team, education@fmr.org.