Samantha VanWechel-Meyer: Championing Clean Waterways and Community Care in Fergus Falls
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…
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Karla Patrick: Leading the Cambridge Medical Center Giving Garden and Fighting Food InsecurityKarla Patrick: Leading the Cambridge Medical Center Giving Garden and Fighting Food Insecurity
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…
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Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis: Integrating Nature and Sustainability into Community Support and HousingCatholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis: Integrating Nature and Sustainability into Community Support and Housing
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…
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David Fallon: Finding Urban Peace and Natural Beauty Through Photography Along the Mississippi RiverDavid Fallon: Finding Urban Peace and Natural Beauty Through Photography Along the Mississippi River
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…
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Colin Willemsen: Capturing the North Shore’s Beauty Through Landscape PhotographyColin Willemsen: Capturing the North Shore’s Beauty Through Landscape Photography
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… -
Louise Ba’s Journey: Connecting Nature, Community, and Personal Growth at Kenwood ParkLouise Ba’s Journey: Connecting Nature, Community, and Personal Growth at Kenwood Park
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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Applications Open: Upstream Artist Fellows 2023-2024Applications Open: Upstream Artist Fellows 2023-2024
Do you love where you live? Are you an artist, a maker, a creative, or a culture bearer with a story to tell about your…
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Interfaith Creation Care South Metro: Uniting Faith Communities for Environmental StewardshipInterfaith Creation Care South Metro: Uniting Faith Communities for Environmental Stewardship
Interfaith Creation Care South Metro (ICCSM) began in 2015 with folks coming together around a common theme: caring for our environment for generations to come…
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Rhys Williams: From Executive Director to Herb Farmer in Minnesota’s Driftless RegionRhys Williams: From Executive Director to Herb Farmer in Minnesota’s Driftless Region
Rhys Williams could imagine nothing better for his retirement than starting a farm in the beautiful bluffs of the Minnesota driftless region.
“I’m very blessed to…
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How to Give Children the Best Outdoor Experience with Eagle BluffHow to Give Children the Best Outdoor Experience with Eagle Bluff
Giving children positive experiences in the outdoors is one of the best ways we can inspire the next generation of stewards of our natural places…
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How a Family Business is Fostering Connection with The Johnston’s FamilyHow a Family Business is Fostering Connection with The Johnston’s Family
Jerry Johnston raises cows in Northern Minnesota along with his family. The Floodwood resident has a small dairy farm that’s operated by him and his…
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North Ottawa Impoundment: Build It and They Will Flock HereNorth Ottawa Impoundment: Build It and They Will Flock Here
How a flood mitigation project almost 30 years in the making became an overnight success
Lisa Johnson for Upstream
Snow geese and the moon at the North…