Located just 15 minutes south of downtown St. Paul in Inver Grove Heights, Heritage Village Park is a 50-acre site along the banks of Mississippi River. In 2005, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) wrote a natural resource management plan to help guide restoration of this former rail yard. Today, the park has over 30... Read more »
Join us for an evening of invasive species removal at the Minneapolis river gorge sand flats, known for their large sandy beaches and wonderful river-edge view, on May 21, from 6-8 pm. Working alongside Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff, volunteers will remove garlic mustard – an exotic plant invading many areas of the... Read more »
Join Growth & Justice for a summer breakfast series at Elsie's. Come to one, two, or all three events -- and be sure to bring a friend! In May, July, and August, research and advocacy organization Growth & Justice is hosting get-to-know-us breakfasts featuring presentations from partnered community development leaders and opportunities for networking. Come learn about our... Read more »
We’re excited to honor seven innovative people and projects that are working collaboratively to build holistic solutions to environmental issues at our annual Environmental Initiative Awards celebration. The 2019 Environmental Initiative Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Environmental Initiative works across difference with partners to create spaces where people... Read more »
Join us on Thursday, May 23 from 6-8 pm for an evening garlic mustard pull in the oak woodlands bordering the Vermillion River, a cold prairie stream in the heart of Dakota County and a major tributary of the Mississippi River. After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will help protect important members of the... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on June 4 from 6-8 pm 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... Read more »
Working together on Nicollet Island, on June 11 from 6-8 pm, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff and volunteers will dig in and plant over 600 native prairie plants! These prairie plugs will be planted in two 150-square-foot raised bed gardens along the newly installed pedestrian trail. Following this planting, identification plaques will be... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on June 13 from 6-8 pm for this summer worknight at Camel's Hump Park and Open Space. We will return to this stunning site with expansive blufftop views of the Mississippi River Valley to tend to previously planted pollinator patch gardens. These patches are especially important as they... Read more »
Indian Mounds Park is home to one of the most photographed river views in the metro area. The iconic overlook is also home to a restoration project providing habitat and biodiversity while protecting the bluff, the views and local water quality. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) volunteers have been restoring the native bluff prairie... Read more »
IPS Solar is throwing a Solstice Solarbration & Community Fundraiser at Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge! Join us as we celebrate the longest day of the year and support several amazing nonprofits! The evening will include a tasty family style buffet, Psycho Suzi’s famous tropical drinks, festive music, games, fabulous raffle prizes and an unparalleled view of the... Read more »