On May 10th, 2024, Mississippi Park Connection and National Park Service staff worked together to install 525 trees into the Science Museum gravel bed.
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Delaney Farwell, Mississippi Park Connection's Community Forestry Coordinator, explores how humans, rivers, and ecosystems intertwine. She emphasizes floods and droughts' impact on floodplain forests, especially cottonwood trees, stressing the need to understand disturbance patterns amidst climate change. Farwell concludes by urging a holistic mindset, akin to "thinking like a river," to protect these landscapes for generations to come.
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Meet Ranger Jade, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area’s Historian. Jade works with Tribal Nations and helps tell the underrepresented stories associated with the park. Read on to learn more about Ranger Jade and what she’s excited for at the park!
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As spring emerges, so do the unique strategies of animals in the Mississippi River corridor, from the deep hibernation of little brown bats to the remarkable migrations of monarch butterflies and birds, all while climate change threatens their delicate balance, urging us to consider their resilience amidst the beauty of the season.
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Meet Devin Brown (she/her)! Starting as a program specialist in the summer of 2023, Devin's journey from being a transplant Minnesotan to her current role as Community Program Manager is nothing short of inspiring.
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Meet Delaney (she/her), the new Community Forestry Member with the Climate Impact Corps serving at the Mississippi Park Connection.
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Executive Director Ellen Reed reflects on this year's Membership breakfast, held on Tuesday, January 30th, at the Pool & Yacht Club in St. Paul.
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As we conclude our tree planting season, Marielle, the Forestry Program Coordinator for Mississippi Park Connections, reflects on the final tree planting event of the year.
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The winter months may not seem to be the best time to walk outside and pay attention to the sentinel deciduous trees who quietly stand in their dormancy, resting until the upcoming growing season. Yet, it is an ideal time to stop and take notice and notes from our tree friends in the coldest and darkest months of the year. What can we learn and observe from the trees in winter, and what are their names?
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As of November 3, Mni Owe Sni / Coldwater Spring is listed as a Traditional Cultural Place.
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Explore our youth education programs, powered by dedicated volunteers. Over the past year, 67 unique volunteers helped out with our programs for over 670 hours of service. As a whole, Education programs serve over 8,000 students per year and offer a wide range of opportunities. Read about our incredible education volunteers who make this possible and discover the profound connection between education, nature, and the mighty Mississippi River.
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Discover the collaborative initiatives and partnerships that have played a vital role in preserving this natural water source in Minnesota. Read about the efforts to protect and restore the area, underscoring its cultural significance to Native American communities and its broader impact on environmental conservation.
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