Honor the people and projects who make collaborative solutions happen at the 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards! Join environmental professionals and leaders for an inspiring night of networking, celebrating the 8 award winners, and investing in Environmental Initiative’s mission.
Grey Cloud Dunes SNA is one of those places you can hardly believe is in a metro area. Located in Cottage Grove, this highly protected Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) features two sandy terraces along the river. Join Friends of the Mississippi (FMR) at this special park on May 24, from 6-8pm. After a brief... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) as we return to this riverfront park to tend an important native demonstration prairie garden along the bike trail. These showy flowers and grasses will not only beautify the park but provide much-needed bee, butterfly, and bird habitat. And, with deep root systems that act like filters, they'll... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) for a spring planting in the oak woodlands bordering the Vermillion River on June 2, from 9-11:30 am. The Vermillion River is a cold prairie stream in the heart of Dakota County and a major tributary of the Mississippi River. Volunteers will be working in an Aquatic Management... Read more »
Join us for a free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes with fun outdoor activities and hands-on learning about local watershed topics. On the water: Join the Water Parade at 11 a.m. Throughout the day, enjoy the lake from a canoe, kayak, sailboat or paddleboat, learn to fish, or participate in a fishing contest. In the park: The... Read more »
When Transit for Livable Communities and St. Paul Smart Trips merged last year, we knew that our combined strength could do incredible things. We also knew we needed a name that spoke to the expanded ambitions and dreams of our movement. Please join us on Monday, June 4 for a very special evening as we unveil our... Read more »
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has scheduled a series of public informational meetings throughout the state during May and June to present information about the proposed Groundwater Protection Rule (GPR) and the rulemaking process. The public is invited to attend these meetings. It is important to note that these meetings are informational only; they... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff and volunteers for our first public restoration event at Cherokee Regional Park – one of St. Paul's most visited parks. On June 9th, we will begin work needed to restore this historically oak savanna and maple-basswood forested bluff-top park by planting a mix of native prairie plants.... Read more »
Located in Farmington, South Creek feeds the Vermillion River, a cold prairie river flowing through the heart of Dakota County and an important tributary of the Mississippi River. On June 12, from 6-8pm, volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff to remove buckthorn and other invading trees and shrubs or... Read more »
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, located in Cottage Grove, is home to beautiful river views overlooking Highway 61. Join us for this summer worknight in the park as we return to this stunning site to tend to previously planted pollinator patch gardens. These patches provide much-needed concentrated habitat and resources for local birds, bees,... Read more »