The Friends of Upper Landing Park are a 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker Written by Mary Hilfiker 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker I have been to all the State Parks in Minnesota, but I still love my backyard Upper Landing Park on the Mississippi River. It has the soaring eagles, the bluffs, the history, the river, the neighbors… Read More →
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 →
One way to care for the tree canopy in your yard, neighborhood, local schools, and parks is through pruning and maintinence. Caring for and pruning trees & shrubs properly, especially in the first few years of life, is essential for their long term health. I have held a few tree maintenance workshops in my home… Read More →
Caretakers of Minnesota are those individuals, organizations, or communities taking action, big or small, to care for the natural places we all share. Their efforts help Minnesota thrive, and they deserve to be seen and celebrated.
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 →
