Kathy McNamara: Cultivating Stewardship in New Prague’s Gardens and Beyond
Written by Kathy McNamara 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
Kathy McNamara from New Prague organizes and manages a large group of volunteers to care for the extensive…
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Dr. John Fennig’s 40 Years of Stewardship in Minnesota: Balancing Parks and RecreationDr. John Fennig’s 40 Years of Stewardship in Minnesota: Balancing Parks and Recreation
Written by John Fennig, a 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
Dr. John Fennig, 64, has spent 40 years of his life in Minnesota – first at St… -
Friends of Upper Landing Park: Minnesota’s Unsung Caretakers Along the Mississippi RiverFriends of Upper Landing Park: Minnesota’s Unsung Caretakers Along the Mississippi River
The Friends of Upper Landing Park are a 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
Written by Mary Hilfiker 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
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A Decade of Stewardship and Restoration with Sean Connaughty of Lake HiawathaA Decade of Stewardship and Restoration with Sean Connaughty of Lake Hiawatha
Sean Connaughty is a 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
Being on the ground, observing conditions and developing a complex and reciprocal relationship with a place and its… -
Rediscovering Minnesota’s Native Prairies: A Horticulturist’s Journey in Prairie Plant PropagationRediscovering Minnesota’s Native Prairies: A Horticulturist’s Journey in Prairie Plant Propagation
Written by Alex Blondeau 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
I’ve become a student once again, adding another chapter to my varied educational journey. Over the years, I’ve… -
Understanding Nature Deficit Disorder: How Disconnect from Nature Impacts Our LivesUnderstanding Nature Deficit Disorder: How Disconnect from Nature Impacts Our Lives
Mary Gold is an Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Mary Gold shared her love of Nature Journaling with children and young adults this past summer.Do you…
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How Forest Bathing in Minnesota Deepens Our Bond with PlaceHow Forest Bathing in Minnesota Deepens Our Bond with Place
Written by Allison Jurek, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
We each have our perceptions of what a place is, what makes it special, and what that… -
Meet Rob Wheeler: St. Paul Native Bringing Homegrown Kombucha to Hibbing, MinnesotaMeet Rob Wheeler: St. Paul Native Bringing Homegrown Kombucha to Hibbing, Minnesota
Written by Upstream Organizer Amanda Arbogast
St. Paul native Rob Wheeler makes and sells homemade Kombucha in Hibbing, MN, where he resides. Unlike other brands of… -
Sharing Minnesota’s Natural Places through Tourism to Discover Peace and Positivity in the OutdoorsSharing Minnesota’s Natural Places through Tourism to Discover Peace and Positivity in the Outdoors
The ice was cracking beneath me and it was my first time on a frozen Minnesota lake in 1999!
My boyfriend at the time (now husband)…
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Reviving a Woodland Legacy: A Journey of Stewardship and Restoration in Central MinnesotaReviving a Woodland Legacy: A Journey of Stewardship and Restoration in Central Minnesota
Written by Mary Gold, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Experiencing awe and wonder while in nature is a wonderful gift and a requirement for a life… -
Urban Angling Adventure: Gunnar Carlson’s Carp Fly Fishing Tournament in MinneapolisUrban Angling Adventure: Gunnar Carlson’s Carp Fly Fishing Tournament in Minneapolis
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I entered a fly fishing tournament this spring. Now, I am in no way someone who needs… -
Exploring Cuyuna: Gunnar Carlson’s Annual Mountain Biking Retreat in Crosby, MNExploring Cuyuna: Gunnar Carlson’s Annual Mountain Biking Retreat in Crosby, MN
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Every year in June I take a long weekend to travel to Crosby, Minnesota to camp and…