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

News

April/May 2016

Climate Change in Minnesota with Charles Umbanhowar, Jr | The UNCommon Common Tern with Annie Bracey | Presidents Message | 2016-17 Proposed Budget | Board & Officer Slate for 2016-17 | Spring and Summer Field Trips | Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Schedule | and lots more…

February/March 2016

Bird Nests: How Do They Do That? with Clay Christensen | Debunking Fracking with Louis Ascher | President’s Message | SPAS’s Spring Warbler Weekend Info & Registration | 2016 Fund Drive | Volunteers Needed | Linda Goodspeed, Volunteer Extraordinaire | Bird Count Wrap-up | Book Review: The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon | The Landscape Revival — Native Plant Expo and Market info | Adopt a Garden | What Does My ‘ism’ Have to do With Bird Conservation? | and more…

December 2015/January 2016

Wildlife of the Masai Mara with Ben Wilson | 2015 St. Paul North Christmas Bird Count | President’s Message | Our Annual Fund Drive | Snowy Owls Make Early Fall Appearance | The Living Bird: 100 years of Listening to Nature | A Day at Crex Meadows in October | What A Lovely Fall We All Enjoyed! | The Kestrel Nest Box Project | MOU Paper Session, December 5th | BOOK REVIEW: The Meaning of Wilderness | Conservation Committee Report

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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