Our Work

Text: Healthy, climate change resilient ecosystems throughout MN. Three images of an oak seedling, Kernza field, and bumblebee on a wildflower. Map of Minnesota with counties with active projects in green and counties with developing projects in blue

Project Geographies

Since 1995, Great River Greening has restored thousands of acres of land in more than 400 natural areas across Minnesota. As we look forward, our ecologists lead with deep partnerships to extend tree canopies; create habitats where native plants thrive; support sustainable agriculture partnerships; and educate the next generation of environmental stewards.

To learn more about our work by region, contact our conservation team:

Central Minnesota

Wiley Buck
Senior Program Manager
Contact Wiley
Twin Cities Metro

Becca Tucker
Program Manager
Contact Becca
Southern Minnesota

Coming soon!
Program Manager
Statewide

Brad Gordon, Ph.D.
Associate Conservation Director
Contact Brad
Statewide

Todd Rexine
Conservation Director
Contact Todd

Conservation Initiatives

Great River Greening’s land-based restoration work is science-led, grounded in data-driven best practices, and the expertise of our trained ecologists.

Planting to adapt to a changing climate, returning developed land to its natural landscape, and restoring Minnesota’s forests.
Planting tree canopy to cool urban heat islands, sequestering and storing carbon with biochar, and building community around sustainable agricultural practices.
Creating new pollinator habitats and managing ecosystems for long-term and resiliency.