A Call to Stewardship and Care for Our Place with Mary Flood
Mary Flood was nominated for the care in her yard where she gardens without chemicals. She celebrates her garden in photos which she then makes…
Stewardship Stories
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Discover Minnesota’s Prairie: A Call to Stewardship and Care for Our Place with Molly StoddardDiscover Minnesota’s Prairie: A Call to Stewardship and Care for Our Place with Molly Stoddard
Written by Molly Stoddard, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024
Congratulations to Upstream Unsung Caretaker Molly Stoddard who is making Minnesota a better place through her stewardship efforts.It…
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Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary: Rebeka Ndosi’s Vision for Stewardship in MinnesotaMaji ya Chai Land Sanctuary: Rebeka Ndosi’s Vision for Stewardship in Minnesota
Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary is a black-led, nature-based healing retreat created to provide rest, reconnection, and rejuvenation of mind, body & soul for Black…
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Kathy McNamara: Cultivating Stewardship in New Prague’s Gardens and BeyondKathy 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… -
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
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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… -
Empowering Women of Color in Agriculture and Building a Sustainable FutureEmpowering Women of Color in Agriculture and Building a Sustainable Future
Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Farming holds a personal significance for me. In Somalia, our connection to food was direct – fresh…
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Embracing Indigenous Farming in Minnesota: A Journey Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Community BuildingEmbracing Indigenous Farming in Minnesota: A Journey Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Community Building
Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
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Embracing Photography and Inspiration for Lake Superior with Colin WillemsenEmbracing Photography and Inspiration for Lake Superior with Colin Willemsen
Written by Colin Willemsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
As a teenage photographer, my passion for the landscape has continually been shared with many of the…
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From Outdoor Novice to Facilitator: How a College Trip Shaped A Love for Minnesota’s Wild Spaces and ParenthoodFrom Outdoor Novice to Facilitator: How a College Trip Shaped A Love for Minnesota’s Wild Spaces and Parenthood
Written by Kate Tovsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
My name is Kate Westlund Tovsen, and I currently live in Linwood Township and am in the…