Zoom Link Scott Mehus - National Eagle Center “The Golden Eagle Project: A Survey of Winter Populations in the Driftless Region and Beyond” Learn more about the two species of eagles that can be seen in Minnesota and the best places to observe golden eagles. Identifying the difference between juvenile Bald and golden eagles can […]
Zoom Link Red-headed Woodpecker Ecology and Conservation: New insights and future directions Dr. Elena H. West (she/her) Teaching Assistant Professor Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Dr. West is leading research on the ecology of red-headed woodpeckers, focusing on understanding habitat requirements in oak savanna ecosystems. Red-headed woodpecker populations have declined by over 90% […]
Great Backyard Bird Count – Feb. 14th-17th Great Backyard Bird Count: Should Be “Finchy” and Fun — Winter finch “irruption” will be a highlight for many. New York, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Port Rowan, ON—The 22nd Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will occur from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 14. Volunteers from around the […]
Zoom Link Thursday, February 20, 7:00 p.m.: Maggie Lorenz presents: “Restoring honor, connections, and land at Wakaŋ Tipi.” Maggie Lorenz is the executive director of Wakaŋ Tipi Awaŋyaŋkapi (WTA), a native-led environmental nonprofit in Saint Paul. Its mission is to honor and care for our natural places, sacred sites, and cultural values. The organization’s primary […]
Storytelling that honors our insect and plant relatives - Insects and Plants of Ojibwe Legends In-Person ONLY Winter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota. Many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our Insect and Plant relatives, and Hope will share some of her favorites with us. Hope Flanagan is an elder who has […]
Continuing the Work! 40 Years of Peregrine Research - Jackie Fallon ZOOM LINK The remarkable success of the peregrine falcon recovery program is one of the most highly celebrated restoration efforts of the 20th Century. With more than a 70% decline throughout its global range, the species was on the fast track to potential extinction, […]
The Breeding Birds of Minnesota - the Work and the Science In-Person & ZOOM LINK Lee will provide an inside look into the creation and importance of The Breeding Birds of Minnesota. This book is the first comprehensive and in-depth assessment of Minnesota’s breeding birds in nearly a century. One of the most valuable aspects […]
** THIS IS A ZOOM-ONLY PRESENTATION ** ** Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance ** Reservation and Zoom Link Because they're warm-blooded, it's easy to imagine that birds are […]
Ojibwe Legends of our Insect World March 12 - 7 pm Aŋpétu Téča Education Center, Roseville, MN 1910 County B Road West, Rm 207 Roseville, MN 55113 In-Person ONLY - No Registration […]
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 7 - 8:30 PM THIS IS A ZOOM-ONLY PRESENTATION ** ** Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance ** Reservation and Zoom Link Kara Snow - Project Pileated Woodpecker: Characterizing Tree Cavity and Use by Minnesota’s Wildlife (One-year update!) The Pileated Woodpecker is a keystone species in Minnesota’s forests, creating large […]
** Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance ** ** In-Person Only – Registration Requested ** Determining whether a wild bird needs help can sometimes leave you scratching your head. This presentation will cover common scenarios that lead people to call the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) for advice, including broken bones, grounded fledglings, and nests […]
Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds Presenter: Sophie A. H. Osborn CLICK HERE to reserve your spot - Cosponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Birds are visible, vocal sentinels that alert us to environmental harms through their declining numbers or their failure to thrive. In her book Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery […]
