Meet the 12 Minnesotans nominated for the work they do to care for our natural places Bill Lane from Tofte was nominated for the many hours he volunteers every week to maintain the trails around him. Molly Stoddard from Fergus Falls is a true friend of the prairie grasses in West Central Minnesota. She is… Read More →
M Health Fairview is using food as medicine through its partnership with local farms. Loving where we live means enjoying the vegetation our natural places offer. Nutrition is at the forefront of M Health Fairview’s mind as nutritious foods are the key to good health. However, for many families in Minnesota, it is difficult to… Read More →
Jenna Ray is the Deputy Executive Director of Community Impact at GiveMN where she is leading the way to increase confidence across our state’s nonprofit sector. Since joining the team in 2022 Jenna has named and reframed the norms and aligned programs to build programming across GiveMN. Jenna has a B.A. of English, Theatre Arts,… Read More →
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. The Creation Care group led by Chris Erickson at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville — a southern suburb of the Twin Cities — wanted to reach beyond their… Read More →
Situated along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities, St. Thomas University is inspiring the next generation of stewards. At St. Thomas, caring for our natural spaces starts with empowering students. “We’re catalyzing university-wide engagement so that we can prepare students to be leaders in sustainability, no matter what field or path… Read More →
At The Buttered Tin, you’ll find more than award winning pastries and a delicious brunch spread: care of place is central to their values and everyday practices. Founded in 2013 by James Beard-recognized pastry chef Alicia Hinze. The Buttered Tin creates a welcoming space to enjoy elevated American breakfast & lunch classics and sweet treats.… Read More →
Do you love where you live? We are looking for individuals who have stories to tell about their natural Minnesota place, and how they care for it. Upstream Initiative announces an open call for the A Care for Place fellowship! This call will support a cohort of 10 Minnesotans with $1,200 project stipends to create and document… Read More →
Terra Firma, a Minnesota-based general contracting company, helps bridge between their clients vision and sustainable building practices that care for our place.. As an employee-owned company, they understand the importance of creating shared value and a strong culture. Terra Firma helps their clients to create sustainable homes that consider their neighbors, the rest of Minnesota,… Read More →
Upstream Partner CentraCare is the largest healthcare system in central and western Minnesota. Their purpose statement begins with the words, “We’re Here for Your Whole Life”, and is intentional about the ways they engage with and care for the natural places where they work. CentraCare understands how important nature is to public health. “We’re purposeful… Read More →
Written by Naomi RaMona Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator Every once in a while, a place comes into your life that quietly changes the course of it. For my daughter, Zara, that place has been the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. As a parent, there are moments you hope for… Read More →
Written by Naomi RaMona Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator In the heart of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, nestled among fields, trees, and winding country roads, is a place where gardens begin, families gather, and a deep love for the land is cultivated every day. Grass Roots Garden Center is much more than… Read More →
Written by Naomi RaMona Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator for Upstream Photo by: Jon Solinger I come from a long line of farmers and so does my daughter. Some of my earliest and most meaningful memories are rooted in the land. My grandmother grew her own vegetables and fruit trees, and our… Read More →
