Growing Together in Minnesota: Gardening with Kids & Teaching Stewardship
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…
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We go upstream together.
Our love of Minnesota has the power to unite us.
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Finding Meaning in the Outdoors: Exploring Natural Places with My DaughterFinding Meaning in the Outdoors: Exploring Natural Places with My Daughter
Written by Naomi RaMona Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator for Upstream
Hi, I’m Naomi, and my daughter Zara and I share a deep… -
Earth Day 2026 in Minnesota: Events, Cleanups & Volunteer OpportunitiesEarth Day 2026 in Minnesota: Events, Cleanups & Volunteer Opportunities
Celebrate, connect, and care for the places we love
Across Minnesota, our communities are coming together to care for our lakes, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods in… -
Meet Upstream’s West Central Coordinator: A Life Rooted in Stewardship and Community CareMeet Upstream’s West Central Coordinator: A Life Rooted in Stewardship and Community Care
Written by Naomi Schliesman, West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
Rooted in a legacy of stewardship, I come from a family deeply connected to land… -
How Minnesota’s Culture of Reliability Builds Strong CommunitiesHow Minnesota’s Culture of Reliability Builds Strong Communities
Minnesotans are strong, we shows up every day as we care for one another and the places we share. This culture of reliability is the…
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Stronger Together: Stewardship, Trust, and Community in Minnesota
Stronger Together: Stewardship, Trust, and Community in Minnesota
In Minnesota, our shared love of natural places has a way of bringing us together, even when we don’t agree on much else. From the…
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