Give to the Max for a Brighter Future Across Minnesota
In Minnesota, stewardship is a value and way of life. From our iconic North Shore to our beloved prairies and lakes, these natural treasures inspire…
Stories from Minnesota
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The Upstream Pledge: How Caring for Minnesota Begins with Your Daily CommuteThe Upstream Pledge: How Caring for Minnesota Begins with Your Daily Commute
Caring for Minnesota doesn’t have to be overwhelming or require big, drastic changes. One of the easiest and most impactful ways to start is by…
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APPLICATIONS OPEN: Upstream 2025 Care for Place FellowsAPPLICATIONS OPEN: Upstream 2025 Care for Place Fellows
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…
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Embrace Forest Bathing: A Simple Practice to Connect with Nature and Care for PlaceEmbrace Forest Bathing: A Simple Practice to Connect with Nature and Care for Place
Written by Allison Jurek, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Connect with place, know place, care for place. A simple three-stepped mantra that can serve to inspire… -
Beauty, Sanctuary and Hospitality in MinnesotaBeauty, Sanctuary and Hospitality in Minnesota
How two Entrepreneurs are creating welcoming places for people and plants
Confluence is a new story series by Upstream that shares stories of two or more… -
Host a Sustainable Thanksgiving: Eco-Friendly Tips for a Low-Waste Holiday in MinnesotaHost a Sustainable Thanksgiving: Eco-Friendly Tips for a Low-Waste Holiday in Minnesota
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and enjoy a memorable feast. By making a few mindful choices, you can celebrate this…
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Minnesotans trust each other … if you keep politics out of the conversationMinnesotans trust each other … if you keep politics out of the conversation
Written by Andy Goldman-Gray, Executive Director of Upstream
Guess what? 49% of Minnesotans will be disappointed with the election result this November. But we will all… -
“From City Life to Wilderness: Discovering Minnesota’s Natural Beauty”“From City Life to Wilderness: Discovering Minnesota’s Natural Beauty”
Written by Monica Rojas, 2024 Upstream Care for Place Fellow
My family of origin were not ‘outdoorsy’ people. The joke growing up was that the closest… -
Modernizing Irrigation at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for Water ConservationModernizing Irrigation at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for Water Conservation
Going Upstream is about being stewards of Minnesota’s shared natural places. Upstream Partner The Toro Company recently worked with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to support…
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Camping as a Family: Our Routine of Nature, Connection, and StewardshipCamping as a Family: Our Routine of Nature, Connection, and Stewardship
Written by Monica Rojas, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
As we pull into our campsite everyone knows what to do.The tent gets set-up. ZUP!
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How Biking Helps Us Love and Connect with Our CommunityHow Biking Helps Us Love and Connect with Our Community
Written by Anna Jensen
One of the ways I love where I live is on two wheels! Biking has always been a natural and convenient way…
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Never Too Old for a Bike Bus: Creating Community on Two WheelsNever Too Old for a Bike Bus: Creating Community on Two Wheels
Written by Anna Jensen
I am a senior in college in Saint Paul and have been regularly biking around the Mac-Groveland neighborhood for three years now…