Minnesota’s leader in nature-based climate solutions through land restoration
We use science-based best practices to restore and sustainably manage over 10,000 acres of land each year, with a focus on four areas:
Natural Lands
All habitat types found in Minnesota, including prairies and grasslands, forests, oak savannas and woodlands, wetlands and shorelines.
Community and Urban Lands
Revitalizing urban and community green spaces for the benefit of local habitat, water quality, and people.
Farm and Agricultural Lands
Bridging agricultural and natural lands with regenerative agricultural practices, such as silvopasture, planting CLCs and cultivating perennial grains.
Volunteering
Empowering individuals and communities to actively participate in caring for our shared natural resources through environmental stewardship.
SPECIAL INITIATIVE: Learn about our biochar initiative and the benefits of it as part of natural systems management.
To inspire, engage and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the water and land that enrich our lives.
Our Mission
Great River Greening’s team has expertise in ecosystem management, environmental stewardship, and community-building. We center our work on projects that will build and preserve healthy, adaptive habitats that can withstand the effects of climate change.
Our Expertise
In addition to individual, corporate, and foundation gifts, Great River Greening’s work is supported by the Outdoor Heritage Fund and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.