Friends of the Mississippi River
Cause Area
Location
106 West Water Street Suite 600 Saint Paul, MN 55107
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Oct 14
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Oct 14
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Thanks to the support of local volunteers and a long-term partnership with 3M, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) has had the privilege of helping to preserve and restore the oak woodlands at 3M's Cottage Grove facility near the Mississippi River. Former buckthorn thickets are giving way to wildflowers and wildlife, helping to form a green corridor in southern Washington County. At this event, we will start the morning with a light breakfast and info session. Then volunteers will head out to work in small groups with FMR staff to help restore the oak woodlands by hauling pre-cut buckthorn, before we wrap things up and enjoy a catered lunch courtesy of 3M. All are welcome; no experience is needed. We'll provide the tools, protective gear, gloves and training. However, pre-registration is required. Please note that this event typically fills fast; an early response is recommended. Accessibility Volunteers will work on uneven ground and hillsides with cut stumps. Hauling brush is a high-intensity activity. There is a building with a restroom at the gathering place. Ready to register? To sign up and receive directions to the meeting spot, contact FMR Volunteer Coordinator Carrie Pomeroy at cpomeroy@fmr.org. Please include name of event, your name, address, phone number and number of volunteers in your party. You will receive a confirmation email from cpomeroy@fmr.org within two business days. If you don't, please check your Spam or Promotions folder. If you're under 18 and interested in volunteering without the company of your parent or guardian, please take a moment to have them fill out this brief minor permission form: https://fmr.org/parentguardian-minor-permission-form-and-waiver-individual
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2023
Oct 28
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Oct 28
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Join Friends of the Mississippi River, Flint Hills Resources and Great River Greening as we return to the Flint Hills property within the Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area along the Mississippi River - one of the largest and most diverse native ecosystems left in the metro area! The site is only accessible to the public for special occasions like this annual restoration and celebration event. Working with FMR and Great River Greening ecologists and staff, volunteers will help protect these native plant communities by removing invasive species, primarily helping to stack pre-cut buckthorn brush, and assisting with other restoration tasks as needed. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own comfort level and no previous experience is necessary. All tools and supplies will be provided, including coffee, morning snacks and a hot lunch to conclude the event! As always, all are welcome and encouraged to work at their own comfort level. However, due to the nature of the work on this site, volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. Each volunteer will need to individually register, including full name, address and phone number. Learn more and register here: https://fmr.org/events/pine-bend-bluffs-brush-haul-lunch
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2023
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Mission Statement
Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.
Description
Friends of the Mississippi River is proud to work with roughly 3,000 volunteers annually.
Our project work includes conservation and restoration of natural areas and habitat, education on watershed protection issues, and organizing activities that connect the public to the Mississippi River.
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