The new Cardinal has information on our Dec. and Jan. speaker series, Big and Wild River Journeys updates, a field trip series at Silverwood Park, a heartfelt story about an acclaimed photographer, an engaging book review, and much more.
Hello Saint Paul Audubon Society members and friends! We are pleased to announce our new name: Saint Paul Bird Alliance.
After many months of ongoing discussions, input gathering, and options exploration, the board voted on October 7 to change the name of our chapter to Saint Paul Bird Alliance. We appreciate all of you who provided feedback during this process. Your thoughtful comments confirmed how important it is for everyone to join together in protecting the birds that need us now more than ever.
The “Bird Alliance” name aligns us with many chapters nationwide that have removed Audubon from their names. For example, the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis is joining us today in adopting a new name: Land of Lakes Bird Alliance.
We will transition to our new name over the next few months. Please read today’s news release and FAQ document for more background and details about the name change.
It is exciting to have a new name, but we continue with the same mission: To engage a diverse community in enjoying, understanding, and protecting birds and the habitats all living beings need to thrive.
Board of Directors
The new Cardinal has information on our Oct. and Nov. speaker series, updated mission statement and activity plans, the annual Crex Meadow Crane field trip, and an encounter with California Condors.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in Saint Paul Audubon activities this past year, supporting our mission of engaging a diverse community in enjoying, understanding, and protecting birds and the habitats they need to thrive.
Come and join this fantastic Community Science event. Saint Paul Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count will occur on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Gregg Severson will organize and compile the count, with help this year from Kiki Sonnen and Greg Burnes.
The annual election of Saint Paul Audubon Society board officers and directors will take place on May 11 at the monthly chapter meeting. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. in the usual monthly meeting location, room 207 of the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center at 1910 County Road B West, Roseville. See https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-05-11/ for complete information about the meeting.
GREETINGS TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, There are several (four!) news items to share with you today.
Supporters say the time is now to restore Pig’s Eye dumpsite, using money from the federal infrastructure bill and the state budget surplus.
ST PAUL, Minn. — When Tom Dimond walks through Pig’s Eye Regional Park, he sees nothing but opportunity, a chance to clean up a legacy landfill and deliver a functioning park to surrounding neighborhoods and the city at large.
It’s known as Pig’s Eye Regional Park, covering 1,300 acres southeast of downtown St. Paul, including Pig’s Eye Lake and adjacent land. But it’s never been fully developed because of the toxic chemicals that were dumped there for decades, between the 1920s and 1970s.
Article in the January 11, 2022 Star Tribune
The St. Paul City Council is asking the state for funds from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the state’s $7 billion budget surplus to help clean up years of pollution near the underutilized Pig’s Eye Lake.
St. Paul Audubon Society Treasurer Kiki Sonnen has visited Pig’s Eye Regional Park since the 1970s. The park is part of a major North America flyway for herons, who nest there and travel up to 30 miles around the region to feed before returning to Pig’s Eye.
Ogimaagiizhig-Charles Grolla, a member of the Bois Forte band of Ojibwe, will present “Ojibwe Bird Stories and Legends.” His presentation, based on his book Ojibwe Bird Stories, will give an Ojibwe perspective on birds, based on a lifetime of stories and legends he acquired from elder family and Ojibwe family members. Grolla will tell us about Ojibwe names, and cultural uses and functions in traditional Ojibwe society.
Grolla teaches the Ojibwe language and culture at Cass Lake-Bena High School. He was formerly a police and conservation officer at the Red Lake reservation. He has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s in differential instruction. He is also a traditional Ojibwe knowledge keeper.
Join us virtually on Zoom – Thursday, Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm.
