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 →
Written by David Joos, President of Abbott Northwestern Hospital A wildlife- friendly landscaping plan is part of Allina Health’s multi-year infrastructure project at Abbott Northwestern Hospital that benefits the environment and pollinators Allina Health is showing its commitment to sustainability in its multi-year infrastructure project on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus in the Midtown Phillips… Read More →
Sydney Hobart, Community Health Improvement Consultant at Allina Health shares how she is Caring for Place: I grew up in a place where bike commuting was largely impossible due to poor infrastructure and unsafe cycling conditions. It just wasn’t baked into the culture, nor was there intention or investment to do so. Imagine my surprise… Read More →
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow I was 11 years old when my mom decided I was “responsible enough” to ride my bike the one-and-a-half miles across town to the swimming beach with my friends. That sense of freedom and adventure was the moment I fell in love with riding bikes. Now,… Read More →
“We’ve got drive-up food on one side of the street and drive-up birding on the other.” When Molly Stoddard retired from her job at the Prairie Wetlands Learning center at the end of the July, her life, like that of many retired people, got even busier. Not surprisingly, the former US Fish and Wildlife Service… Read More →
Upstream is thrilled to announce the selection of our 2024 Upstream Artist Fellows – 12 artists from a variety of mediums who share a love for Minnesota’s natural places and care for them personally and through their work. The artists will embark on a nearly year-long relationship with each other and Upstream, finding inspiration in… Read More →
Ashleigh Harris, 2023 Upstream Unsung Caretaker After purchasing a 153-year-old farmhouse in Stillwater, Ashleigh Harris decided to use her land and her skills to feed herself, her husband, and their three small children. While creating Oakstreet Barn, Ashleigh quickly realized just how much work goes into gardening, but she also found an immense amount of… Read More →
