Now available: FMR's enhanced Cultural Landscapes lesson

September 20, 2023

Our education program teaches hundreds of youth yearly about watersheds, pollution, ecosystems and more. Recently, we updated our cultural connections curriculum to be more engaging, inclusive and user-friendly for educators. Read more

Advisory council listens to a speaker about their cultural river connection

Reflections on the recent youth & climate change ruling

September 14, 2023

A landmark decision for the first constitutional climate trial in the U.S. is about more than climate change. It's about considering the full impact of our actions today, and the power youth have to fight climate change in the courts — and win. Read more

Two young people hold a sign in the river gorge that reads "Protect our future"

ESI guest post: Environmental Racism in the Twin Cities: Pathways to Justice

September 1, 2023

ESI assistant Riya created an interactive website to showcase youth voices and other perspectives on the past, present and future of environmental injustice in the Twin Cities. Read more

Thank you, summer 2023 interns!

August 29, 2023

Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation and education work, from bird, plant and monarch surveys to summer youth program facilitation. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more

Annika in prairie, Ivy working on art, Riya by flowers, Brandon ice fishing, Holly in autumn woods

ESI guest post: Invasive zebra mussels

August 24, 2023

ESI fellows Alaia, Camille and Amani looked into invasive zebra mussels and control methods. Read more

ESI guest post: Water pollution teach-in and cleanup

August 24, 2023

ESI fellows Kaia Frazier, Alecia Jendro and Seri Sanches took action on water pollution by hosting a cleanup and creating educational materials. Read more