Written by Upstream Care for Place Fellow Colin Willemsen
After a couple years of continuously photographing I had reached a point where I felt confident in…
Ashleigh Harris, 2023 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
After purchasing a 153-year-old farmhouse in Stillwater, Ashleigh Harris decided to use her land and her skills to feed herself…
Naima’s Farm in Alexandria has shown the power of sustainable agriculture—and the power of Naima Dhore, a Somali-American farmer who connects to her heritage through…
You might know Angelina Amérigo as Miss Minnesota 2023, but did you know about her One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a Time initiative…
Henry LaBounta is on a mission to clean up the Lake of the Isles area, whatever it takes. Henry is a kayaking and dog-walking enthusiast…
In 2017, Samantha VanWechel-Meyer discovered a deep love of Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and waterways, but she also discovered just how much trash finds its way…
Karla Patrick of Cambridge, MN is no stranger to taking care of her community. As the leader of Cambridge Medical Center’s Wellness Leadership Team, Karla…
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ (CC) mission is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. With…
David Fallon is a BIPOC artist with a disability, living in the Twin Cities. A photographer and painter, David captures the day-to-day experiences that come…
Written by Colin Willemsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I am Colin Willemsen, an 18-year-old landscape and nature photographer located in Duluth, Minnesota. My mission revolves…
Written by Louise Ba, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
My name is Louise Ba and I am currently a senior at St. Catherine University in Saint…
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