Discover Minnesota’s Prairie: A Call to Stewardship and Care for Our Place with Molly Stoddard
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…
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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
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… -
Celebrating the 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretakers of MinnesotaCelebrating the 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretakers of Minnesota
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…
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Fall Bird Migration in Minnesota: A Guide to Helping Migrating BirdsFall Bird Migration in Minnesota: A Guide to Helping Migrating Birds
As the vibrant colors of autumn transform the Minnesota landscape, the skies become a stage for one of nature’s most spectacular events: fall bird migration…
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Celebrating Minnesota’s Harvest Season: Local Farms and U-Pick OrchardsCelebrating Minnesota’s Harvest Season: Local Farms and U-Pick Orchards
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, Minnesota’s harvest season offers a wonderful opportunity to connect…
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The Importance of Fall River Cleanups: Stewarding Minnesota’s WaterwaysThe Importance of Fall River Cleanups: Stewarding Minnesota’s Waterways
As the vibrant colors of autumn take hold across Minnesota, it’s a crucial time to reflect on the health of our natural waterways. Fall river…