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

News

April/May 2015

April Meeting: Up Close and Personal: A Microscopic Look at Contour Feathers With Mike Billington | May Meeting: No Free Lunch: The Ecological Impacts of Woody Biomass Harvesting With Dr. Michael Rentz | Spring & Summer Field Trips | Warbler Weekend Info | Hanging out at the Fish Market: A Galapagos Tale | Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom Dedication

February/March 2015

New Challenges Facing Minnesota’s Bats – February 12, 2015 General Meeting | Golden Eagles in Minnesota – March 2015 General Meeting | President’s Message | Saint Paul Audubon’s Spring Warbler Weekend | Thunder Birds: Nature’s Flying Predators by Jim Arnosky | The BIG River Journey

December 2014/January 2015

Birds of Cuba – December 11th | The Science and Compassion of Wildlife Medicine – January 8th | Chapter President’s Message | SPAS Annual Fund Drive | Project FeederWatch | Christmas Bird Count

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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