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Grace in Transition: A September Reflection
The light in late August and early September changes noticeably from the core summer months. I often sit out on the steps of my deck overlooking my backyard. This time of year, the birds are preparing for the changing temperatures. You can see it in their frantic activity. Some leaves are already beginning to turn… Read More →
Caretaker Celebration
Celebrate Stewardship, Community, and Minnesota Join the Upstream community for an evening of connection and inspiration. Together, we’ll hear powerful stories of environmental stewardship from fellow Minnesotans, everyday acts of care that make a lasting difference in the places we love. Enjoy a delicious dinner, meaningful conversations, and the chance to connect with others who…
Caretaker Award Celebration West Central
West Central RSVP Join the Upstream community on October 21st, 2026 for free evening of celebration, connection and inspiration. Together, we’ll hear powerful stories of environmental stewardship from fellow Minnesotans, everyday acts of care that make a lasting difference in the places we love. Enjoy a delicious dinner, meaningful conversations, and the chance to connect…
Caretaker Award Celebration Twin Cities
Twin Cities RSVP Join the Upstream community on October 7th, 2026 for free evening of celebration, connection and inspiration. Together, we’ll hear powerful stories of environmental stewardship from fellow Minnesotans, everyday acts of care that make a lasting difference in the places we love. Enjoy a delicious dinner, meaningful conversations, and the chance to connect…
The Land Became Her Classroom A Letter of Gratitude to the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
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 →
Growing More Than Gardens: The Stewardship of Grass Roots Nursery
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 →
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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 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 →
Finding 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 love for exploring the natural places around us in Otter Tail County and across Minnesota. Some of our most meaningful moments happen outside on quiet trails, near the water,… Read More →