Celebrate, connect, and care for the places we love Across Minnesota, our communities are coming together to care for our lakes, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods in ways that are hands-on, hopeful, and rooted in connection. This year, Earth Day falls on Wednesday, April 22, but celebrations and volunteer opportunities are happening all week long from… Read More →
Loving where you live isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. In Minnesota, we know it’s about commitment to our neighbors, our natural places, and the future we’re shaping together. This place asks a lot of us. It gives a lot back, too. Here are 28 reasons Minnesota continues to be worth loving, caring for, and… Read More →
Give to the Max Day is one of Minnesota’s most cherished traditions. Every November, neighbors from every corner of the state come together to give back to the causes that matter most. At Upstream, we believe there is nothing more powerful to unite us than our shared love for Minnesota’s natural places. Early giving for… Read More →
Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Minneapolis and Saint Paul or escaping to the lakes and prairies of Greater Minnesota, there’s no shortage of things to do in Minnesota in the summer. From hiking and biking to farmers markets and festivals, summer is when the Land of 10,000 Lakes truly shines. Let’s explore how… Read More →
Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Minneapolis and Saint Paul or escaping to the lakes and prairies of Greater Minnesota, there’s no shortage of things to do in Minnesota in the summer. From hiking and biking to farmers markets and festivals, summer is when the Land of 10,000 Lakes truly shines. Let’s explore how… Read More →
In every corner of Minnesota, individuals are quietly committed to caring for our natural places. They embody the essence of stewardship, not for recognition but out of love for the land, water, and communities we call home. This year, Upstream is proud to honor the 2024 Unsung Caretakers, whose stories remind us of the importance… Read More →
Upstream is seeking passionate Minnesotans who celebrate and care for our state’s natural places! If you have a unique way of caring for Minnesota’s outdoor spaces and want to inspire others to do the same, apply to join the Care for Place Fellowship. 🌎🌱💻 This fellowship will gather 5 Minnesotans from across the state, who… Read More →
Meet the 12 Minnesotans nominated for the work they do to care for our natural places Bill Lane from Tofte was nominated for the many hours he volunteers every week to maintain the trails around him. Molly Stoddard from Fergus Falls is a true friend of the prairie grasses in West Central Minnesota. She is… Read More →
The bugle of an elk, the rustle of pheasant wings, and access to public lands. BHA Rendezvous 2024 is coming to Minneapolis. If you hear sounds of the outdoors in downtown Minneapolis next week, there’s a good reason for it. For the first time in its history, Upstream Partner Backcountry Hunters & Anglers will be… Read More →
Upstream is thrilled to announce the selection of our 2024 Upstream Artist Fellows – 12 artists from a variety of mediums who share a love for Minnesota’s natural places and care for them personally and through their work. The artists will embark on a nearly year-long relationship with each other and Upstream, finding inspiration in… Read More →
Do you love where you live? Are you an artist, a maker, a creative, or a culture bearer with a story to tell about your place? Are you always trying to inspire people to be stewards of the places we love and share? Upstream, supported by Springboard for the Arts, seeks 12 Minnesota artists, creatives,… Read More →
Upstream is thrilled to announce the selection of our 2023 Upstream Artist Fellows. Upstream Artist Fellows are 13 artists from a variety of mediums who share a love for Minnesota’s natural places and care for them personally and through their work. The artists will embark on a nearly year-long relationship with each other and Upstream,… Read More →
