FMR | Events

'Make and Take' Rain Barrel Workshop [FULL]

The biggest threat to our waters today is polluted runoff — water that runs off our roofs and into our streets and alleys, carrying oil, sediment and other contaminants into our lakes, rivers and streams. One simple way to make a big difference is to use a rain barrel.

Woodland Wildflower Rescue [FULL]

Join FMR ecologists Karen Schik and Joe Walton to save hepatica, Virginia waterleaf and other native woodland plants in an important ecological area, Hastings Scientific & Natural Area, Saturday, May 18th! Read more…

Worknight in the Rare Prairie

Less than 1 percent of our native prairie remains. Help protect this piece of it!

Prairie & Oak Woodlands Walk [canceled]

Come explore the oak woodlands and high-quality native prairie remnants of 3M's Cottage Grove site (not normally accessible to the public) with FMR Ecologist Joe Walton and River Stewardship Coordinator Adam Flett.

Explore Urban Wetland Ecology at Crosby Park

Join experts from Friends of the Mississippi River and Capitol Region Watershed District to learn about the fascinating ecology of an urban wetland! Read more…

Join FMR for Earth Day cleanups, plantings and more

Restoration season is finally here. Help jumpstart it Saturday, April 20th at our traditional inaugural Earth Day cleanups in Minneapolis and Lakeville, or by helping to plant a raingarden in St. Paul’s Crosby Park, Saturday, April 27th. If you’re looking for a longer-term but flexible commitment, consider taking the Pledge to Pull to protect native spring ephemeral plants in Crosby Park or Pine Bend Scientific & Natural Area this spring. Read more…

Save the date: May 25 is the Fulton-FMR beer release!

Many thanks to all of you who submitted names for the new beer Fulton Beer is brewing for FMR’s 20th Anniversary. We hope ALL of you are planning to come to the release party at Fulton Beer’s tap room on May 25th! Read more…

Riverside Park Restoration and Tending [FULL!]

Join the restoration of Minneapolis's oldest riverfront park!

Volunteer or Paddle the 10th Annual Mississippi River Challenge!

Join us for the 10th Annual Mississippi River Challenge and help FMR celebrate 20 years of river stewardship! Experience up close the beauty and power of Minnesota's two greatest rivers. Volunteer with the Riverfront Support Crew, or paddle a one- or two-day route through the Twin Cities -- or both!