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 […]
Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Zoom Only - Click Here To Register and Get Zoom Link Joanna will discuss the key elements of a bird-friendly community, including specific actions we can take to support birds both individually and within our communities, such as creating habitat, mitigating various threats, engaging people, and fostering sustainability. […]
Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Zoom Registration Info Avian Flu is in the news again. This talk will go over a brief history of avian influenza in Minnesota and discuss the current state of the disease in Minnesota. Ms. Baker will also discuss key actions you can take to ensure you are not […]
Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Get Your Zoom Link Here Join us for a presentation on Great Gray Owl biology and ecology by Dr. James Duncan. Jim has been studying this “Phantom of the Northern Forest” for over four decades in Manitoba, Ontario, Minnesota, and California. One of his most recent discoveries is […]
This Event is FULL In Person Only - No Cost but Reservations Required Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance We often compare our human bodies and senses (such as eyesight, hearing, digestion, reproduction, and more) and project what we think we know onto birds and their behavior. In this fun, yet in-depth presentation, Stan […]
** 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 basically feathery versions of mammals—but in reality, of course, they're dinosaurs. Birds' anatomy and physiology are wildly different from ours. Rebecca Heisman promises that you'll […]
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 Needed Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Winter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota. Many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our […]
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 […]
