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John Larsen is the co-founder of Upstream and co-founder of Design 45. Meet John Larsen, the co-founder of Upstream, an architect and co-founder of Design 45, a design firm that focuses on creating spaces for people to thrive regardless of what’s happening in our climate. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of… Read More →
Written by Andy Goldman-Gray Last week my Stepdad, Bill Gray passed away at the age of 84. He was one of my two dads who helped instill a love, reverence and sense of responsibility to our natural places. Along with my dad Pete Goldman, they taught me that there’s not just one right way to… Read More →
Written by Kate Tovsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow Only three things in Minnesota life are certain: death, taxes, and a long, cold winter. I moved to Minnesota for college with nothing more for outerwear than a black and plum reversible fleece Target zip-up. It didn’t even have a hood — I have no idea… Read More →
Written by Kate Tovsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow Every fall, my future neighbors get together for a day of brush clearing along our shared road. I say my “future neighbors” because I don’t live there yet. While I work from our home base just outside of the Twin Cities in Linwood Township, my husband… Read More →
My name is Amelia Paine and I have been working with Upstream as an intern throughout the past few months. As an Environmental Studies student at Macalester College in St. Paul, I have learned a lot about the importance of the natural world and the best ways to steward it. Working with Upstream has allowed me… Read More →
Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow I am excited about taking on the role of a farmer, which stems from recognizing the significant impact we can have on addressing one of the most pressing global challenges. As a Minnesota farmer, I have the opportunity to inspire and mobilize others, drive positive change, and contribute… Read More →
Written by Colin Willemsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow As a teenage photographer, my passion for the landscape has continually been shared with many of the other activities I’ve been involved in throughout my life. Particularly, in high school the limitations of a rigid schedule meant I’d often lament my chances of getting out… Read More →
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow When I tell people I like to fly fish their first question is usually, “where?”. I laugh and then tell them, “anywhere”! This leads to a conversation about where you can fly fish in the city. I live in North Minneapolis and most traditional fly fishing… Read More →
Part of the Looking for Common Ground series Lisa Johnson for Upstream A fourth-generation farmer is caught between life and legacy as he ponders the end of an era On the day spring farm work began in Grant County, Minnesota this year, for the first time in over 100 years, Martin Johnson’s descendants weren’t heading for… Read More →
Written by Jamie Hudalla I teach in the English Department at Bethel University, and one of my courses is an introduction to academic writing. I was able to choose a topic for that academic writing to focus on, and that topic is biomimicry. I heard of the concept from Janine Benyus, who describes it as… Read More →
In the heart of Minneapolis where concrete dominates the landscape, David Wilson, Chair of Green Minneapolis, professes an extraordinary love for trees that runs deep. His passion stems from a profound connection to his roots: intertwining a tale of heritage and an appreciation for trees. David’s journey begins with memories of his immigrant grandparents from… Read More →
