We are a welcoming community that values and protects birds and the natural environment.

News

Dec2018/Jan2019

Cardinal - December 2018 & January 2019 December General Meeting: “Sigurd F. Olson and the National Wilderness Movement” with Kevin Proescholdt Is Climate Change Real? Board Meetings SPAS Annual Fund Drive Christmas Bird Count December 15 Wanted: Warbler Weekend Registrar Assistant

Oct/Nov 2018

Cardinal - October & November 2018 November General Meeting with Monica Byrand Board Meetings 2018 Farm Bill Sandhill Cranes at Crex Meadows SWA Audubon swag available soon River outing teaches kids about birds Kestrel Nest Box Project—2018 Results

Aug/Sept 2018

Cardinal - August & September 2018 September General Meeting: From Giant Owls to Striped C ats: Endangered Species Conservation in the Russian Far East” with Jonathan Slaght of the Wildlife Conservation Society Tuesday Summer Prairie Walk Series Sandhill Cranes at Crex Meadows SWA Warbler Weekend Introduces New Coordinator Field Trip Coordinator in Training Conservation Report Wanted - space and a little of your time

Everyone is Welcome

Saint Paul Bird Alliance welcomes everyone to participate in our activities and events, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or gender identity.

Saint Paul Bird Alliance does not require membership to enjoy our many programs.  However, we do hope you join us!!

Stay Connected

By subscribing to our news and information service, you will receive:

  • E-copies of our award-winning newsletter, The Cardinal.  It contains a wealth of information about birds, conservation efforts, events, and field trips.
  • Invitations to our monthly (Sept-May) chapter meetings with detailed speaker information.
  • Notification of special events and emerging conservation issues and actions.
  • E-copies of our annual report.
  • There is no subscription cost, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Chapter Membership

Chapter Membership To best support Saint Paul Bird Alliance’s mission, we ask that you become a  Chapter Member.  100% of your membership fee/donations go to Saint Paul Bird Alliance’s work providing local programming, field trips, grants, and outreach.

This membership level includes access to Saint Paul Bird Alliance events, field trips, and information services.

The following gifts directly to Saint Paul Bird Alliance qualify for Chapter Membership:

  • Monthly recurring fee of $5 or more
  • Annual Recurring fee of $25 or more
  • A one-time donation of $25 or more
Your membership donations: 
  • Support grants to local organizations focused on conservation, education, and environmental action and education.
  • Bring speakers to our monthly chapter meetings (Sept-May) that educate and excite our passion for birds and the environment.
  • Create and supply educational opportunities for East Metro students.
  • Support critical community science activities.
  • Protect populations of at-risk bird species through habitat restoration and special projects.
  • Provide informational and informative field trips.

Mark Your Calendar:

2025 Annual Report

2025 was an excellent year for the Saint Paul Bird Alliance. We provided a robust schedule of field trips, presented many exciting programs, mentored students during our Big River events, and provided grants to some incredible community projects. This only happened because of our donors and volunteers. Thanks to them, and all to you, for a great year. To find out more, please read our most recent annual report.
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