Growing Together in Minnesota: Gardening with Kids & Teaching Stewardship
Written by Naomi RaMona Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator for Upstream
Photo by: Jon Solinger
I come from a long line of farmers and…
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Finding Meaning in the Outdoors: Exploring Natural Places with My DaughterFinding Meaning in the Outdoors: Exploring Natural Places with My Daughter
Written by Naomi RaMona Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator for Upstream
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Earth Day 2026 in Minnesota: Events, Cleanups & Volunteer OpportunitiesEarth Day 2026 in Minnesota: Events, Cleanups & Volunteer Opportunities
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… -
Meet Upstream’s West Central Coordinator: A Life Rooted in Stewardship and Community CareMeet Upstream’s West Central Coordinator: A Life Rooted in Stewardship and Community Care
Written by Naomi Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
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How Minnesota’s Culture of Reliability Builds Strong CommunitiesHow Minnesota’s Culture of Reliability Builds Strong Communities
Minnesotans are strong, we shows up every day as we care for one another and the places we share. This culture of reliability is the…
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Stronger Together: Stewardship, Trust, and Community in Minnesota
Stronger Together: Stewardship, Trust, and Community in Minnesota
In Minnesota, our shared love of natural places has a way of bringing us together, even when we don’t agree on much else. From the…
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Small Town Strength: Stewardship and Love of Place in Rural MinnesotaSmall Town Strength: Stewardship and Love of Place in Rural Minnesota
Written by Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer, Upstream Executive Director
I was in Fergus Falls this past week for some meetings after the big snowstorm that blew across much… -
Rebuilding Trust and Connection in MinnesotaRebuilding Trust and Connection in Minnesota
Written by Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer, Upstream Executive Director
Someone I respect very much spoke this week about the upcoming rebound of Minnesotans. She was referring to a… -
Neighborism in Minnesota: Loving Our Neighbors in a Time of Fear and DivisionNeighborism in Minnesota: Loving Our Neighbors in a Time of Fear and Division
Written by Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer, Upstream Executive Director
It has been a profoundly challenging time in Minnesota. Over the past few weeks, Renee Good and Alex Pretti… -
MN Seed Project: How to Grow Native Plants and Support PollinatorsMN Seed Project: How to Grow Native Plants and Support Pollinators
Minnesota’s winter may feel long, but seeds are working behind the scenes, preparing for spring and supporting the pollinators that keep our landscapes vibrant. Recently…
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28 Reasons to Love Where You Live28 Reasons to Love Where You Live
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…
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Rooted in Stewardship: How Caring for Place Also Means Caring for Each OtherRooted in Stewardship: How Caring for Place Also Means Caring for Each Other
Upstream Minnesota is here to inspire greater trust, connection and stewardship of the people and places in our great state. The recent actions of some…