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SUMMARY:Beginning Birding at Oakdale Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly walk is in one of the most beautiful urban parks in Washington County. We will meet at the Visitors Center\, check the bird feeders and walk the winding paved trails. There are usually songbirds along the path\, and we will make our way out to a lake where we might see swans\, ducks\, and eagles. We will also be listening to birds. If you would like\, download the Merlin app on your phone (it’s free) and we can experiment with learning bird songs together. \nDIRECTOINS     Meet at the Visitors Center – front of the building \nINFORMATION     Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come first served basis. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. \nRESGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     0.5 to 1.0 mile on paved trails with small hills. \nLEADER     Greg Burnes  gburnes@comcast.net  612-205-3071 \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-birding-at-oakdale-nature-center/
LOCATION:Oakdale Nature Center\, 444 Hadley Ave. N.\, Oakdale\, MN\, 55128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird along the Mississippi River Levee on the Robert Piram Trail
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 27\, 8:00 AM t0 12:00 PM \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle along a flat\, paved trail along the Mississippi River\, from Harriet Island and the Saint Paul Airport past the Pigs Eye Island SNA Heron Rookery to Kaposia Landing (2.6 miles one way)\, the Rock Island Swing Bridge (7.8 mi\, one way)\, and also connecting to Dakota County trials that lead to Lilydale or Thompson Parks or Simon’s Ravine. all of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey and Dakota Counties. Landscape is mostly river side\, with option to visit small urban woods\, a ravine\, and/or riverine wetlands. \nLOCATION     Map:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DrPc80Yv-w4WpsSQhy9GxWkOmL6sWQBu/view \nDIRECTIONS     We will start at either Harriet Island or the Saint Paul Airport (south side). \nGEAR     Bring bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, sunscreen\, snacks and water. Scope is optional\, but could be useful for locating birds on Pigs Eye Island across the river. Leader will bring a scope and first aid kit. \nREGISTRATION     Required and limited to 8 participants. Contact  sherrygray@yahoo.com   to register.   Participants will be asked to sign a liability release form at the start of the trip. \nDIFFICULTY     Some side trails might have hills\, but route is mostly river levee flat. Route to Swing Bridge might include a few blocks of on-street riding. As group will hear and see many birds\, riding pace is relaxed. Birders and bicyclists of all levels\, including newbies\, are most welcome to join. See distance description above. \nLEADER     Sherry Gray  sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-along-the-mississippi-river-levee-on-the-robert-piram-trail/
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CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T080000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Birding at Crosby Farm Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:2595 Crosby Farm Rd\, St. Paul\, MN 55116 \nSaturday August 26\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM \nSt. Paul Audubon is once again partnering with the St. Paul Library to offer a beginning birding field trip. Come and learn about birding\, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. Mostly come to have some late summer fun outdoors. \nDIRECTIONS     Southwest of downtown St. Paul off Shepard Rd. Meet in the parking lot. \nINFORMATION      Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a brimmed hat\, water\, sunblock and a field guide with maps or a smart phone with an app already installed. Indicate at registration if you would like to use a pair of loaner binoculars. \nREGISTRATION    Registration required  and limited to 15 participants \nDIFFICULTY     Variety of natural surfaces\, generally level terrain\, approximately 2 miles \nLEADERS      Linda Whyte  651-815-7045  and  Cathy Croghan
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-birding-at-crosby-farm-regional-park/
LOCATION:Crosby Farm Regional Park\, 2595 Crosby Farm Rd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird  -  Carlos Avery WMA
DESCRIPTION:9067-7801 205th Ave NE\, Wyoming\, MN 55092   \nSunday\, August 20\, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM   \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle on several miles of level gravel roads that connect varied habitat in this large WMA near Wyoming\, MN. Carlos Avery is a prime birding location for Anoka and Chisago counties (top hotspot on eBird for Anoka). Landscape includes lakes\, small woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  A hybrid or street bike that can handle gravel roads\, or a mountain bike\, is recommended (racing style\, skinny tires probably not best here). \nLOCATION     WMA map: https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/wahma/attachments/7672/public?1571761180 \nDIRECTIONS     Meet in the Carlos Avery North Loop Parking Area. This is where 205th Ave NE meets Wyoming Road.    45.341380434033844\, -93.0717141694866. \nGEAR     Bring a bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, lunch\, sunscreen\, and water. Scope optional\, but could be useful. Leader will bring scope and first aid kit. \nREGISTRATION     Limited to 8 participants.  Contact  sherrygray@yahoo.com to register. Participants will be asked to sign a liability release form at the start of the trip. \nDIFFICULTY    Several miles. Terrain is mostly flat and area uncrowded\, but roads are gravel and can be rutted or muddy.  As group will hear and see many birds\, riding pace is relaxed and stops frequent. Birders and bicyclists of all levels\, including newbies\, are most welcome to join. \nLEADER     Sherry Gray      sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-carlos-avery-wma/
LOCATION:Carlos Avery North Loop Parking Lot\, 9067 - 7801 205th Ave NE\, Wyoming\, MN\, 55092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bruce Vento Trail & Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul Audubon Society joins with Friends of Swede Hollow http://www.friendsofswedehollow.net/    and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County https://friendsoftheparks.org/  to offer this opportunity to stroll along a portion of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail  https://www.traillink.com/trail/bruce-vento-regional-trail/  Learn the history of the land\, the Trail\, and current activities to save this important corridor from transit development. Along the way we’ll look for some summer birds. Beginners are most welcome. \nSUGGESTIONS      Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars can be borrowed from the leader. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Water and bug spray advised. \nREGISTRATION    None. \nDIRECTIONS    Meet at the Bergeron Pass Marker (44.9849102\, -93.0455361) on the corner of English St. And Arlington Ave E.  Street parking available along the east side of English St. \nDIFFICULTY     Level pathway both paved and natural areas. Route approximately 1.5 miles. \nLEADER/S     Kathy Sidles  651-233-6804   kesid@aol.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bruce-vento-trail-and-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Bergeron Pass Marker\, 1301 Arlington Ave E\, St Paul\, 55106
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Urban Trees and Birds\, Frogtown Park and Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to this unique urban farm site to observe and identify birds and trees\, and to consider their interactions. You’ll learn some basic tree identification tips\, the importance of our urban tree canopy and what Frogtown Green  is doing to add trees to their neighborhood. \nDIRECTIONS     Meet at the parking lot next to the greenhouse on the top of the hill. \nINFORMATION     Bring binoculars\, bird guide and tree guide if you have them. \nREGISTRATION     None required \nDIFFICULTY     Easy – Mostly paved\, less than .5 mile \nLEADERS     Kathy Robbins 651-636-6475  Krobbins@umn.edu  and  Cathy  Croghan \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/urban-trees-and-birds-frogtown-park-and-farm/
LOCATION:Frogtown Park and Farm\, 946 Minnehaha Ave. W.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T120000
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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird the Vadnais-Snail Lakes & Grass Lake Regional Parks 
DESCRIPTION:4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 \nSunday\, July 16\, 8:00 AM to Noon \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle on more than 5 miles of mostly level\, paved\, multi-use trails that connect four lakes in Shoreview: Grass\, Snail\, Sucker\, and Vadnais\, all of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey County (top 10 hotspots on eBird). Landscape here is varied and includes lakes\, woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  Optional bakery-stop midway(bring bike lock): Taste of Scandinavia Bakery is a block off the trail in North Oaks. \nLOCATION     Trail map: https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Park%20Maps%20-%20Vadnais%20Snail%20Lakes.pdf \nDIRECTIONS     Meet in parking lot at Snail Lake picnic area/boat launch/beach parking lot\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 (2nd entrance\, past Mackubin Street intersection: 45.067178\, -93.123040) \nGEAR     Bring bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and water. Leader will bring a scope and first aid kit. \nREGISTRATION     Required registration and limited to 8 participants. Contact sherrygray@yahoo.com  to register.  Participants will be asked to sign a liability release form at the start of the trip. \nDIFFICULTY    At least 5-mile route. A few short hills\, but otherwise a winding\, mostly level route. As group will hear and see many birds\, riding pace is relaxed. Birders and bicyclists of all levels\, including newbies\, are most welcome to join. \nLEADER     Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-the-vadnais-snail-lakes-grass-lake-regional-parks/
LOCATION:Snail Lake Regional Park\, Shoreview\, MN\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T093000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Trees
DESCRIPTION:Langton Lake Park\, 1950 County Rd. C2 W\, Roseville\, MN  55113  \nJoin us for a stroll at Langton Lake Park to observe and identify birds and trees\, and consider their interactions. \nDIRECTIONS    Meet at the parking lot on County Road C2 at the west side of the lake. \nINFORMATION    Bring binoculars\, bird guide\, and a tree guide if you have them. \nREGISTRATION    None required \nDIFFICULTY    Paved paths\, mostly level\, approximately 1 mile \nLEADERS     Kathy Robbins  651-636-6475   Krobbins@umn.edu   and Cathy Croghan crogh001@umn.edu
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-trees/
LOCATION:Langton Lake Park – West Parking Lot\, 1950 County Rd. C2 W\, Roseville\, 55113
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T093000
DTSTAMP:20230705T222714Z
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SUMMARY:**New Bird Walk Just Added to Calendar**  Summer Birding at Silverwood Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Summer birding presents possibilities for observing different behaviors once birds have settled on family territories. Birders have opportunities for lingering identifications with group interaction at a summer-time relaxed pace. The slower pace is also ideal for beginning birders to learn and experience the basics to locate\, describe and identify birds. \nDIRECTIONS     2500 County Rd E\, St. Anthony (just west of Silver Lake Rd). Meet in main parking lot next to the pavilion. \nINSTRUCTIONS     Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a brimmed hat\, water\, sunblock and a field guide or smart phone with the app already installed. \nREGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY      Mostly paved trails. Restrooms available. \nLEADER     Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/new-bird-walk-just-added-to-calendar-summer-birding-at-silverwood-regional-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Rd E\, St Anthony\, 55421
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T140000
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SUMMARY:Annual Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 8\, 2022\nOur annual Butterfly Census will again take place on the first Saturday after July 4. We hope you will join us on Saturday\, July 8 for this great citizen science project. The count will take place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) from 9:45 am to 2:00 pm.  A map and information packet will be mailed to registered participants the week before the count. Registrants will be contacted if weather causes a last minute change of plans. \nRequired registration:\nRegister at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsyqILZVrzbEfe9EtrUPcr30bp_5MoRYwVGctlJw14_v_thQ/viewform  Registration will remain open through Wednesday\, July 5. A map and other information will be emailed to participants in the days prior to the count. Registrants will be contacted if weather causes a last-minute change of plans. This annual event is part of the July 4th Butterfly Count coordinated by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA: https://www.naba.org/). Saint Paul Audubon pays the NABA count fees\, so the count at AHATS is free to all participants. \nHow to get there:\nRegistered participants will meet in the parking lot at the AHATS Arden Hills Readiness Center\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, just north of Highway 96. Drive through the AHATS gate to the Readiness Center\, the first building on the left after you enter the training site. Restrooms are available in the Readiness Center. \nDuring the count:\nWe will carpool to the various sites. Mary Lee\, the Environmental Protection Specialist for the National Guard\, will again be our great host and tour leader. \nUseful Information to Help You Prepare:\nwww.naba.org The official website of the North American Butterfly Association. Find everything to do with these beloved insects: membership options\, magazine PDFs\, gardening information\, checklists\, regional information\, beautiful photos. A great source of information about butterflies. www.wisconsinbutterflies.org An excellent site with species accounts and range maps of all butterflies encountered in Wisconsin; most of these species are also found in Minnesota. www.inaturalist.org A community science hub for submitting and exploring observations of organisms throughout the world. Over 30\,000 observations of butterflies in Minnesota have been submitted to iNaturalist! \nRecommended Butterfly Field Guide:\n• Butterflies through Binoculars: The East\, A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Eastern North America by Jeffrey Glassberg • Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America\, by Jim P. Brock and Kenn Kaufman. For online identification guides\, type ‘butterfly identification’ into your computer browser. There are several online apps for your cell phone\, iPad\, or laptop. \nWhat to Bring and Wear:\nBe sure to bring plenty of cool drinks\, snacks\, and a bag lunch. A wide-brimmed hat\, lightweight long pants\, long sleeved shirt (for protection from ticks\, sun\, and sharp grasses)\, sunscreen\, high socks\, old sneakers or rubber boots for bog-tromping\, and insect repellent are recommended. Binoculars\, a camera\, and a butterfly field guide are recommended but not required. There are many interesting summer birds at AHATS\, so you may also wish to bring a bird field guide. \nLeader:     Bob Dunlap
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/annual-butterfly-count/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000
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SUMMARY:Nesting Areas and related happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 10\, 7:30-10 AM \nJune begins summer when territories generally are all set and families are busily growing. In contrast to migration style bird watching\, we move to different habitats where the breeding territories are located. A walk on the hard surfaced one-mile path around Sunfish Lake will be followed by birding in a guided car caravan\, stopping at choice locations. The site has lots of prairie and wooded edges for us to explore for their birding potential. \nDIRECTIONS     Meet at the Sunfish Gate parking area on Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. \nINFORMATION     The site has restricted access.  All vehicles will enter and exit the property together. Outdoor restrooms are widely spaced when available. \nREGISTRATION     Required registration. Attendance is limited to six cars or 20 adults on a first reply\, first served basis. Email Chase Davies your mobile phone number with the firm total number in your vehicle. PLEASE report any changes in numbers as soon as learned so Wait Listed hopefuls can enjoy these opportunities. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADERS:     Mary Lee\, AHATS Envir. Protection Specialist  and  Chase Davies 651-246- 9754 RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/nesting-areas-and-related-happenings-at-the-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T090000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Bird Walk - Silverwood Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:May 23: Silverwood Regional Park\, 2500 Cty Rd. E\, St. Anthony\, MN  55421 \nPasserine migrants\, wetlands. \nDIRECTIONS     From 35W\, take Cty Rd D/37th Ave. west\, turn north (rt) onto Silver Lake\, or\, from I-694\, take Silver Lake exit\, go south. Finally\, go west on Cty Rd E for ~1\,000 ft\, entrance on left. Meet at the large main parking lot. Restrooms available. \nINSTRUCTIONS     Bring water\, insect repellant and field guide. Contact leader/s only if you need additional information. \nREGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     Easy. Generally level pathways both chipped and paved. A few gradual hills. \nLEADERS     Jane Braun    jane@promotional.com    Mark Gilbert \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-silverwood-regional-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Road E\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T220000
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SUMMARY:Migrant and Nesting Birds Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
DESCRIPTION:15501 Murphy Lake Blvd\, Savage\, MN  \nThursday\, May 18\, 7-10 AM  \nOne of the best birding areas in Twin Cities Metro! Focus is on songs/calls of nesting birds in a hardwood forest as well as spring migrants. Hooded warbler is a target species. \nDIRECTIONS      Take 35E or W to Co 42\, go west ~ 2 miles\, then south ~ 2 miles on Burnsville Parkway which becomes Hanrehan Lake Blvd. At Highway 75 aka Murphy Lake Rd\, turn left and immediately into the parking lot on the left. \nDIFFICULTY      Wide natural trails. Medium to strenuous \nLEADER     Bill Stjern\, norskestar@comcast.net 651- 458-1542
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/migrant-and-nesting-birds-murphy-hanrehan-park-reserve/
LOCATION:Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve\, Savage\, MN\, 15501 Murphy Lake Blvd\, Savage\, MN\, 55378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTSTAMP:20230426T160814Z
CREATED:20230313T141720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T160814Z
UID:10000189-1683849600-1684108799@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Warbler Weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:Warbler Weekend 2023 is coming up and here is everything you need to know. \nRegistration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals\, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals\, are required in advance. Registration deadline has been extended to April 25th. \nRegistration is now closed. \nAccommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their own reservations. Lake City and Red Wing are closest. \nLocation: Hok-Si-La Park Dining Hall\, Lake City\, MN is the hub for all activities. (www.hoksilapark.org) \nOn-site Information:  Announcements will occur after each meal. The Bird Board\, Schedule\, Notice\, and Places to Bird will be posted prominently. \nSchedule\nFriday May 12\n6:30 p.m. Coffee\, cookies and socializing\n7:00 p.m. Presentation \nSaturday May 13\nBirding Walks \nMorning: 6:45-8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.\nAfternoon: 1:45-3:15 p.m. and 3:45-5:00 p.m.\nEvening (after Bird Tally): Swifting at Villa Maria\, followed by Owling \nGather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs to form groups for each scheduled walk.  Please be on time. Likely spots include: \n\n\n\nFrontenac State Park’s Sand Point Trail and Overlook\nFrontenac Town Cemetery & Town Walk\nVilla Maria Grounds\nHok-Si-La North and South.\nBirding by ear will be offered if we are able to line up aurally talented individuals who know our avian denizens and migrants well.\nBirding by car on your own is always an option as well.\n\n\n\nMeals \n8:30-9:00 a.m. Breakfast.  Announcements at 9:15 a.m.\n12:15-12:45 p.m. Lunch.  Announcements at 1:00 p.m.\n6:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner.  Announcements at 6:45 p.m.\, followed by Bird Tally. \nSunday May 14\nEnjoy birding on your own! \nEvaluation forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to fill out an evaluation form so that we can continue to improve Warbler Weekend.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2023/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTSTAMP:20221205T160646Z
CREATED:20221205T160438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T160646Z
UID:10000188-1671235200-1671321599@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:2022 St. Paul Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Saint Paul Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count will take place on Saturday\, December 17\, 2022. Once again\, Gregg Severson will organize and compile the count\, with help this year from Kiki Sonnen. It will work in the usual way\, as follows: \n\nEach area in our CBC Circle will be assigned to a leader. Past leaders are encouraged to continue in their previous roles.\nThe assigned Area Leader will decide how to best survey their given area\, splitting it into sub-areas for smaller groups to bird\, or to all meet and bird together.\nArea leaders will fill their groups as they see fit. New participants who contact Gregg or Kiki will be assigned to areas as area leaders request participants.\nAnyone who lives within the count circle who wishes to participate as a feeder watcher may do so by contacting Gregg or Kiki.\nGregg will tally the overall count from area counts submitted by area leaders.\n\nA post-count pot-luck party will take place at 6 p.m. at 1884 N Pascal St.\, Falcon Heights\, home of Brian Goodspeed. Contact Gregg Severson at gregg.severson@gmail.com or 612-568-5272; or Kiki Sonnen at 651-331-9560.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/2022-st-paul-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T170000
DTSTAMP:20221016T193724Z
CREATED:20210913T195910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T193724Z
UID:10000104-1668866400-1668877200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Swans & Other Waterfowl of Pool 8 - Brownsville\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Swans galore are the norm just south of Brownsville\, MN. Fall migration offers birders an opportunity to decide: trumpeter or tundra swan? Swans and dabbling ducks can be seen from one overlook\, then less than one mile south is a deep water overlook with diving waterfowl. This is a staging area for one species and is used year-round for the other. From 2-3 p.m. and again from 4-5 p.m. on November 19\, Chase will be at the Brownsville Overlook to talk about what swans and dabbling ducks are in sight\, the life histories of the swans\, and management challenges of the constantly changing Mississippi River. Sundown is at 4:38 p.m. A good number of swans remain at the Brownsville Overlook all day long. Depending on weather\, around mid-afternoon the swans begin to return to overnight in Pool 8. Strings and strands of seeming unending groups come from north and south feeding areas to congregate overnight in Pool 8: this is an unforgettable experience and the reason for this late-day meeting. From 3-4 p.m.\, Chase will be at the Hwy 26 overlook\, a mile south of the Brownsville Overlook. Diving ducks feed in this deeper part of Pool 8\, possibly including canvasbacks and mergansers. Plan ahead and enjoy a “Day Along the Mighty Mississippi River\,” then post your photos\, bird list of sightings during your trip\, and comments on Saint Paul Audubon’s Facebook page. \nDIRECTIONS     The time and travel distance are nearly the same whether you travel to Rochester\, then use I-90\, or if you travel along the river on US 61 in MN or partly in WI to I-90. North of LaCrescent MN\, I-90 crosses the river between MN and WI with US 61 continuing south and continuing straight onto MN 16 going south. Stay on MN 16 for about 3 miles and on a curve stay left onto MN 26 which will take you through Brownsville to the well marked surprising Brownsville Overlook. The deep-water ‘Hwy 26 Overlook’ is a mile south from the Brownsville Overlook and is favored by diving ducks. \nINSTRUCTIONS     Dress for cooling temperatures and probable winds on the riverbank\, including a warm hat and gloves. Bring water\, snacks\, bird book or app. \nSAFE BIRDING GUIDELINES     Masks and social distancing will be personal choice\, and the same goes for sharing equipment. Chase will have a spotting scope to share. Bring binoculars\, field guide\, or a camera with telescopic lens. \nDIFFICULTY    Both overlooks are roadside at parking areas and are handicap accessible. \nAMENITIES     In the past\, the Brownsville Overlook had a handicap-accessible portable outhouse. \nREGISTRATION     No preregistration. Please sign-in with Chase at the site when you arrive. LEADER     Chase Davies     651 246-9754     rockybirder@gmail.com \n  \nTIPS: Swans are dispersed during the day but depending on wind small to medium size flocks may be viewed in both MN and WI on your trip. In daytime in MN from US 61 they often feed and rest within sight of the Minneiska Cemetery in MN just south of where the Whitewater River enters the Mississippi River. In WI along WI 35 just north of Alma is Riecks Lake Park which also has a viewing platform. More swans overnight here in the bottoms of the Buffalo River where it joins the Mississippi\, then remain throughout the day; usually knowledgeable volunteers interact with visitors on the platform. \n  \nOTHER THINGS TO DO: \nThe Eagle Center in Wabasha https://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/   \nMN Marine Art Museum in Winona https://www.mmam.org/   \nInternational Owl Center located in Houston\, MN.  https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/   \nRiecks Lake Park\, on Hwy 35 just north of Alma\, WI\, Colville Park\, Red Wing\, MN.\, and the several well placed pullouts on WI Hwy 35 along the east side of Pool 8. Finally consider checking out some of the towns and pullouts along either side of Lake Pepin. \n  \n8.5 x 14 Map of Lower Pool 8: https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/LowerPool8.pdf
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/swans-and-other-waterfowl-brownsville-mn-2/
LOCATION:Brownsville Overlook\, Brownsville\, MN\, 13502\, 14286 Great River Rd\, Brownsville\, 55919
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221003T110000
DTSTAMP:20220914T022953Z
CREATED:20220914T022953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T022953Z
UID:10000187-1664787600-1664794800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bird Up - at Springbrook Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:*** Bird Ups – Something new for the fall*** \nFall 2023 marks the debut of Saint Paul Audubon’s new more informal version of birding events\, Bird Ups.  Meet up at the site\, and everyone will be responsible for finding and identifying the birds.  SPAS will provide a convener who is familiar with the park and knows which areas to visit\, and who will make sure everyone finds their way back to the parking lot. Birders of all levels welcome. Keep an eye on the SPAS website as we hope to add a few more Bird Ups throughout the fall. \nSpringbrook Nature Center \n100 85th Avenue NE\, Fridley \nMonday\, October 3\, 9:00 – 11 AM \nMeet in the main parking lot by the visitor center. The entrance is on the south side of 85th Avenue\, about 0.4 mile west of University Ave. \nDIFFICULTY      Approximately 1.4 miles on fairly level paved and dirt paths\, and a boardwalk. A couple very small hills.  Long sleeves\, long pants\, and bug spray should be considered. Restrooms on site. \nCONVENER     Jane Braun   jane@promotional.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-up-at-springbrook-nature-center/
LOCATION:Springbrook Nature Center\, 100 85th Avenue NE\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T120000
DTSTAMP:20220922T185826Z
CREATED:20220811T214707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T185826Z
UID:10000126-1664006400-1664020800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:***CANCELLED ***Bike & Bird the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park***CANCELLED***
DESCRIPTION:4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 \nSaturday\, September 24\, 8:00 AM to Noon \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle on several miles of mostly level\, paved\, multi-use trails that connect two lakes in Shoreview: Grass\, and Snail\, both of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey County (top 10 hotspots on eBird). Landscape here is varied and includes lakes\, woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  Optional bakery stop: Taste of Scandinavia Bakery in North Oaks is about a mile by bike from Snail Lake wetland.  Optional side trip to Sucker Lake and/or Vadnais Lake.  Map:  https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Park%20Maps%20-%20Vadnais%20Snail%20Lakes.pdf.   Meet in the beach/boat launch parking lot at Snail Lake\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter park from Snail Lake Blvd at lake level\, go straight ahead to park and meet group. \nINFORMATION     Bring your bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, and water. Bike lock for bakery stop. \nREGISTRATION     Limited to 8 participants.  Contact  sherrygray@yahoo.com to register. \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate \nLEADER     Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-the-vadnais-snail-lakes-regional-park/
LOCATION:Snail Lake Regional Park\, Shoreview\, MN\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T103000
DTSTAMP:20220730T012852Z
CREATED:20220730T012740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T012852Z
UID:10000112-1663403400-1663410600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bird Up - at William O'Brien State Park
DESCRIPTION:Bird Up! – Something New for the Fall \nThis fall we are debuting Saint Paul Audubon’s new more informal version of birding events\, Bird Ups.  Meet up at the site\, and everyone will be responsible for finding and identifying the birds.  SPAS will provide a convener who is familiar with the park and knows which areas to visit\, and who will make sure everyone finds their way back to the parking lot. Birders of all levels welcome. Keep an eye on the SPAS website as we hope to offer Bird Ups throughout the fall. \nWilliam O’Brien State Park  \n16821 O Brien Trail N\, Marine on St Croix\, MN 55047 \nSaturday\, September 17\, 8:30 – 10:30 AM \nMeet at the Visitor Center. NOTE – Annual or Daily MN State Park Pass required. \nDIFFICUULTY:     Moderate\, wood chip and sand trails\, some ups and downs. About 2.5 – 3 miles. Restrooms at Visitor Center and about halfway at campgrounds. \nCONVENER:     Greg Burnes  gburnes@comcast.net  612-205-3071
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-up-at-william-obrien-state-park/
LOCATION:William O’Brien State Park\, 16821 O Brien Trail N\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\, 55047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T093000
DTSTAMP:20220730T013138Z
CREATED:20220730T012948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T013138Z
UID:10000113-1662535800-1662543000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bird Up – at Sucker Lake
DESCRIPTION:Bird Up! – Something New for the Fall \nThis is the debut of Saint Paul Audubon’s new more informal version of birding events.  Meet up at the site\, and everyone will be responsible for finding and identifying the birds.  SPAS will provide a convener who is familiar with the park and knows which areas to visit\, and who will make sure everyone finds their way back to the parking lot. Birders of all levels welcome. Keep an eye on the SPAS website as we hope to offer Bird Ups throughout the fall. \nSucker Lake \n4500 Rice Street\, Vadnais Heights \nWednesday\, Sept 7\, 7:30 – 9:30 AM \nMeet by the picnic shelters at the parking lot on the north end of the lake.  The entrance is on the east side of Rice Street\, about 50 yards south of Hwy 96. Go right/south at the circle in the parking lot. \nDIFFICULTY:     Easy.  Approximately 1.7 miles on level ground.  About 2/3 paved and 1/3 dirt/woodchip/grass path with some roots.  Restrooms on site. \nCONVENER:     Jane Braun jane@promotional.com \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-up-at-sucker-lake/
LOCATION:Sucker Lake\, Vadnais Heights\, MN\, 55127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T110000
DTSTAMP:20220525T201904Z
CREATED:20220524T213330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T201904Z
UID:10000108-1660465800-1660474800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Carpenter Nature Center – Wisconsin Campus
DESCRIPTION:279 S. Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nSunday\, August 14\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nWe are birding at the newly expanded Wisconsin Campus of the Carpenter Nature Center. The expansion includes a visitor center\, paved and mowed trails\, and remote teaching areas. CNC staff will provide a brief introduction prior to our group exploring the trails. \nDIRECTIONS     Drive east from St. Paul on I-94; cross St.  Croix River into Wisconsin; take exit 2 toward Carmichael Rd. Keep right at the fork\, follow signs for Prescott/Crestview Dr. Merge onto Carmichael Rd. Travel 4.2 miles. Turn right onto S. Cove Rd. Travel 0.2 miles. Turn right to stay on S. Cove Rd. Travel 0.7 miles. Destination on left. \nINFORMATION     Bring binoculars\, bird guide and water \nREGISTRATION     None required \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate; approximately 1 mile route on wide grass path traveling into and out of a coulee. \nLEADERS     Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com  and  Jane Braun \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/carpenter-nature-center-wisconsin-campus/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Wisconsin Campus\, 279 S. Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T200000
DTSTAMP:20220802T155328Z
CREATED:20210517T225804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T155328Z
UID:10000098-1660069800-1660075200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:***CANCELLED ***Prairie Tuesday (PT) Summer Walks - #3 Late Summer Blooming Prairie***CANCELLED***
DESCRIPTION:This is the third of three Prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars\, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet facilities on site. No registration required.  \n(PT #3) Valley View Park\, Oak Park Heights – Late Summer Blooming Prairie \nLOCATION     5575 Ozark Ave N\, Oak Park Heights\, MN 55082 \nTOPIC     How do abundance and diversity of late summer native plants impact the local bird-life web? \nDIRECTIONS     Travel east on Hwy 36 to Osgood Avenue N\, go south past 56th St N then turn left onto Valley View Park Road\, meet in the first parking lot on the left. \nLeader: led by Chase Davies  651-246-9754   RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/prairie-tuesday-pt-summer-walks-3-late-summer-blooming-prairie/
LOCATION:Valley View Park\, 5575 Ozark Ave N\, Oak Park Heights\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T103000
DTSTAMP:20220426T203947Z
CREATED:20210518T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T203947Z
UID:10000103-1659772800-1659781800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Birding Summer Style - #3 Bass Ponds on the Minnesota River
DESCRIPTION:This is the last of three great Birding Summer Style trips offered at a variety of days and times. Why? Summer birding is more relaxed and presents possibilities for observing different behaviors once birds are settled on family territories. Birders have opportunities for lingering identifications with group interaction at a summer-time relaxed pace. The slower pace is also ideal for beginning birders to learn and experience the basics to locate\, describe and identify birds. \nBass Ponds on the Minnesota River\, 2400 E 86th St\, Bloomington. Take Cedar Avenue south from 494\, exit onto Killebrew Dr\, go to Old Shakopee Rd\, turn right (south) onto East 86th St\, at the sign for Bass Ponds\, bear left and come to the parking lot. If the lot is full\, street park on the right as you enter or in the larger parking lot back near the corner of 86th and Old Shakopee. \nSUGGESTIONS     Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a brimmed hat\, water\, sunblock and a field guide with maps or a smart phone with the app already installed. Chase will have some loaner binoculars available. Call leader if you want to borrow 8×35 binoculars. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADER    Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birding-summer-style-3-bass-ponds-on-the-minnesota-river/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2325 E 86th St\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T120000
DTSTAMP:20220525T203317Z
CREATED:20220524T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T203317Z
UID:10000107-1659168000-1659182400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bird & Bike the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 \nWe are reviving birding by bicycle! Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle on more than 5 miles of mostly level\, paved\, multi-use trails that connect four lakes in Shoreview: Grass\, Snail\, Sucker\, and Vadnais\, all of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey County (top 10 hotspots on eBird). Landscape here is varied and includes lakes\, woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  Optional bakery-stop midway (bring bike lock): Taste of Scandinavia Bakery is a block off the trail in North Oaks. Trail map:  https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Park%20Maps%20-%20Vadnais%20Snail%20Lakes.pdf. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter park from Snail Lake Blvd at lake level (near restrooms and boat launch)\, go straight ahead to park and meet group. \nINFORMATION     Bring your bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks and water. \nREGISTRATION     Required registration and limited to 8 participants. Contact   sherrygray@yahoo.com  to register.  Participants will be asked to sign a liability release form at the start of the trip. \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate \nLEADER     Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-bike-the-vadnais-snail-lakes-regional-park/
LOCATION:Snail Lake Regional Park\, Shoreview\, MN\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T200000
DTSTAMP:20220524T212447Z
CREATED:20210517T225842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T212447Z
UID:10000099-1657650600-1657656000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Tuesday (PT) Summer Walks - #2 Mid-Summer Blooming Prairie
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of three prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars\, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet facilities on site. No registration required. All trips led by Chase Davies  651-246-9754   RockyBirder@gmail.com \n(PT #2) Rachel Lilly Preserve managed by Dodge Nature Center – Mid-Summer Blooming Prairie \nLOCATION     680 MN-62\, Mendota Heights\, MN 55118 \nTOPIC     This walk will focus on prairie restoration and blooming flowers. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter from MN-62 – bear left to park by the barn or right to park in the church parking lot. Meet by the red barn. Note: Do not park at the 590 MN-62 site. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy. However\, the walking route covers 2 miles. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/prairie-tuesday-pt-summer-walks-2-mid-summer-blooming-prairie/
LOCATION:Rachel Lilly Preserve\, 680 MN-62\, Mendota Heights\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220705T180000
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SUMMARY:Birding Summer Style - #2 Silverwood Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of three great Birding Summer Style trips offered at a variety of days and times. Why? Summer birding is more relaxed and presents possibilities for observing different behaviors once birds are settled on family territories. Birders have opportunities for lingering identifications with group interaction at a summer-time relaxed pace. The slower pace is also ideal for beginning birders to learn and experience the basics to locate\, describe and identify birds. \n Silverwood Park\, 2500 County Rd E\, St. Anthony (just west of Silver Lake Rd). Please note this is an evening walk. \nSUGGESTIONS     Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a brimmed hat\, water\, sunblock and a field guide with maps or a smartphone with the app already installed. Chase will have some loaner binoculars available. Call leader if you want to borrow 8×35 binoculars. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADER    Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birding-summer-style-2-silverwood-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Road E\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T150000
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SUMMARY:Dragonflies & Flycatchers
DESCRIPTION:Do you like Birds? Do you like Dragonflies? Then join in the fun at Swede Hollow Park to take a closer look at dragonflies and learn of the birds who feed on them. This free fun family event is set for Saturday\, July 2nd from 1 – 3 pm. \nDragonfly experts will net dragonflies and hold them to give people a closer look at these interesting creatures. Volunteers can try their own hand catching and releasing the dragonflies – in nets provided. We will learn about the life stages of dragonflies\, the variety of dragonflies\, what they eat and who eats them. Audubon volunteers will be on hand to discuss birds such as Flycatchers who rely on dragonflies as an important food source. Friends of Swede Hollow will share the history of Swede Hollow and dreams for the Park’s future. \nMeet at the Swede Henge on the North Side of Swede Hollow Park. Follow the signs from 622 Beaumont Street and enter the Park via the Drewry Tunnel. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Swede Hollow\, Minnesota Dragonfly Society\, St Paul Audubon Society\, and Saint Paul Parks Conservancy. To RSVP or for more info\, call or text Brad Griffith at 651-263-2830. \nYou can also register on Eventbright (it’s free). Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3HU6xa3
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/dragonflies-flycatchers/
LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 622 Beaumont Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20220614T153913Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED | Prairie Tuesday (PT) Summer Walks - #1 Prairie Walk 101
DESCRIPTION:FISH Creek Prairie Walk  6:30-8:30 has been CANCELLED due to unsafe heat plus humidity weather conditions.\nPT(#1) Fish Creek Prairie\nThis is the first of three Prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars\, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet facilities on site. No registration is required. \nAll trips led by Chase Davies  651-246-9754 RockyBirder@gmail.com \n(PT #1) Fish Creek Prairie – Prairie Walk 101 \nLocation: Fish Creek Natural Area\, 2465-2475 Carver Ave.\, Maplewood\, MN  55119 \nTopic: How do native plants improve the bird-life web? \nDirections: From I-94 go south on McKnight Road about 3.5 miles where it T’s at Carver Avenue. Then turn left (east) onto Carver. Just before the I-494 underpass\, turn right (south) onto Henry Lane. Travel about 1/2 mile to the Fish Creek Natural Area; turn around and park on the street as directed.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/prairie-tuesday-pt-summer-walks-1-prairie-walk-101/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Natural Area\, 2465-2475 Carver Ave\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T100000
DTSTAMP:20220523T020632Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)\, Arden Hills  - REGISTRATION CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding at AHATS. A new hard surface one-mile path around Sunfish Lake is scheduled to be completed just in time for our birding enjoyment. If the path is not ready\, we will travel by guided car caravan and practice social distancing at choice stops. The site has lots of prairie and wooded edges for us to explore for their birding potential. \nDIRECTIONS     Driving directions will be included when you receive email confirmation of your registration \nINFORMATION     The site has restricted access.  All vehicles will enter and exit the property together. No sharing of binoculars or scopes will be allowed. Outdoor restrooms are widely spaced IF available. \nREGISTRATION     REGISTRATION CLOSED – Required registration. Attendance is limited to six cars or 20 adults on a first reply\, first served basis. Email Chase Davies your cell phone number and the names of all attendees who will travel in your vehicle \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADER     Chase Davies  651-246-9754   RockyBirder@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birding-at-the-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-arden-hills/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220509
DTSTAMP:20220505T200626Z
CREATED:20220127T210136Z
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SUMMARY:Warbler Weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed.\nHere are the details to date for Warbler Weekend 2022. \nRegistration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals\, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals\, are required in advance. Watch for further instructions. The registration deadline is April 25. \nAccommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their own reservations. Lake City and Red Wing are closest. \nLocation: Dining Hall\, Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN \nOn-site Information: The usual Bird Board\, Schedule\, and Notices will be posted on information boards in prominent places. Special sightings\, identification of Saturday leaders\, and places to bird will be on a handout available Friday evening and Saturday\, with changes announced during meals. The Warbler Weekend count will be tallied after the Saturday supper. \nSchedule\nFriday\, May 6\n6:30 p.m. Coffee\, cookies and socializing 7:00 p.m. Presentation \nSaturday\, May 7 –\nMeals will be prepared and served by Lake City Kiwanis in the Dining Hall\n8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast. Announcements at 8:45 a.m.\n12:00-12:30 p.m. Lunch. Announcements at 12:45 p.m.\n6:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner. Tally and announcements \nSaturday Birding Walks\nMorning: 6:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nAfternoon: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.\nGather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs for each scheduled walk. Trips depart promptly\, so please be on time. Likely spots and topics are: \n\nFrontenac State Park: Prairie walk\, Sand Point trail\, and overlook\nHok-Si-La north and south\nOld Methodist Camp area\nFrontenac Town Cemetery and town walk\nVilla Maria grounds\nBeginning birder walk\nBirding by car\nBirding by ear\n\nSunday\, May 8\nNo meals or activities are planned for this day. Enjoy birding on your own! \nEvaluation forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to fill out an evaluation form so that we can continue to improve Warbler Weekend.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2022/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip,Special Event
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