Land Conservation

A rare opportunity to protect 150+ acres on the main stem of the Mississippi

January 4, 2019

FMR is leading the charge to acquire and restore a once-manicured golf course in Washington County. Learn more about this opportunity and our hope to transform the former golf fairways and putting greens back to their natural state. >>

A view of the Mississippi River looking across to Lower Grey Cloud Island from the former site of Mississippi Dunes Golf Links.

Habitat in the city: the power of the single yard

by Betsy Daub

November 6, 2018

Native plants are for the birds! A recent study shows chickadee populations decline in residential yards filled with non-native plants, meaning even your backyard can provide crucial habitat. >>

Chemical Use Policy

October 18, 2018

by Karen Schik

October 8, 2018

What would you be willing to pay for a few teaspoons of prairie seed? Seeds from native prairie remnants that our volunteers collect by hand are priceless. >>

River Heights Park saved, restoration begins!

September 19, 2018

After hearing from dozens of community members (including many FMR River Guardians), the Inver Grove Heights city council unanimously voted to save River Heights Park on Monday, May 14.

The council had been considering carving up and selling the 7.5-acre undeveloped natural area as three 2.5-acre lots for housing developers. Instead, the city, FMR and neighbors are going to work together to make the park more accessible — adding a park sign and bench, with details to be determined — while keeping it a natural area and restoring important bird habitat. >>

Residents and River Guardians helped save this park!

Special Places: Local prairie wonderlands

by Alex Roth, by Karen Schik

August 10, 2018

A prairie for every season and (metro) location! We list a few of our favorite prairie sites from Elk River to Hastings, including both restored prairies and native remnants. Some of our favorite finds at each site are listed, and a good time to visit. >>

Blazing star with monarch at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA

Nicollet Island

August 1, 2018

The industrial uses that once dominated the northern half of Nicollet Island have given way to a mix of homes, trails and a beloved park where we're restoring pockets of prairie and a forest of maples and climate-adapted tree species — vital habitat for the downtown Minneapolis river corridor. >>

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Upcoming Events

Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA [FULL]

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, Inver Grove Heights

Apply to be a 2024 ESI mentor for the summer

Applications due Wednesday, May 15 by 5 p.m.

Virtual and in-person

Invasive plant pull on Nicollet Island [FULL]

Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

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