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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Aaron Morris\, UM Cons Bio PhD candidate
DESCRIPTION:Monthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month\, September-May\, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and free of charge to everyone. They include time to socialize and brief chapter announcements\, followed by featured presentations each month on a range of topics. \nAn option for viewing the presentations remotely will also be provided. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2022-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Tom Gable\, UM Voyageurs Wolf Project
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series – Dr. Tom Gable – Wolf Researcher\nDecember 8 – Monthly Chapter Meeting In-Person @ 7:00 p.m.\nFeaturing Tom Gamble\, Lead researcher for the Voyageurs Wolf Project\nJoin us In Person\nThe December chapter meeting will take place in-person in Room 207 of the new Aŋpétu Téča Education Center in Roseville\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville. December 8’s meeting will include special recognition of Richard Newmark\, a long-serving volunteer. \n“Studying the Secret Life of Wolves in the Northwoods”\nBerry-eating\, fish-hunting\, beaver-ambushing wolves?? The Voyageurs Wolf Project was started to address one of the biggest knowledge gaps in wolf ecology: what do wolves do during the summer in forested ecosystems? Despite decades of research\, the answer to this question has remained elusive due to the difficulties of studying wolves during the summer.  With the help of advanced GPS-tracing technology and remote video cameras\, the Voyageurs Wolf Project has been able to get an unprecedented look at the summer ecology of wolves in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem in Northern Minnesota. This research has revealed new aspects of wolf hunting behavior and shown just how variable wolf diets during the summer are. In Dr. Gable’s presentation\, you will learn about the complex and fascinating lives of wolves in the Northwoods and literally see for yourself (from remote video footage) how these elusive wolves make a living. \nDr. Tom Gable is the project lead for the Voyageurs Wolf Project and he recently completed his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota.  He has been studying wolves in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem since 2014 when he started his master’s degree at Northern Michigan University. He is particularly fascinated by wolf-beaver interactions and his graduate work was focused on trying to understand this predator-prey dynamic. Much of Gable’s early interest in wolves stemmed from encountering wolf tracks\, kills\, and the occasional wolf while exploring the wild places around his family’s cabin just outside of Killarney Provincial Park\, Ontario\, during the winter.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2022-12-08/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Dr. Jesus Pinto Ledezma UM “Remote sensing of plants and birds”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jesus N. Pinto-Ledezma will present “Harnessing Bird and Remote Sensing Data to Understand Biodiversity Change Over Space and Time.”\nBiodiversity is changing due to alterations in climate and human activities at rates only comparable to the fossil record\, and understanding the processes that drive and maintain the composition and structure of ecological communities is a critical challenge for biologists. Additionally\, species – the primary unit of analysis in ecology and evolution – are changing their distributions\, affecting how biologists understand and study biodiversity. \nPinto-Ledezma will talk about harnessing bird and remote sensing data for biodiversity assessments that allow us to go beyond the use of static data sets and perform a more realistic evaluation of the factors that determine species distribution and assemblage composition\, to enhance effective management strategies and conservation actions. He will talk about how ecological communities assemble over time and the processes that drive and maintain the bird diversity we see today\, about using Geolocators to help understand migration\, and about how we can integrate bird observations and remote sensing data to advance modeling approaches to better understand the associations between species and their habitats. \nJesus Pinto-Ledezma is a Presidential Fellow in the Department of Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He is an evolutionary ecologist and is particularly interested in understanding geographical patterns of biodiversity\, the structure of ecological communities\, and the underlying mechanisms that drive\, maintain\, and alter such patterns. His work focuses on terrestrial systems\, with a focus on avifauna and vascular plants but also other groups. He integrates evolutionary and ecological theories of biodiversity and develops methodological advances to unveil processes acting in concert at different temporal and spatial scales. The ultimate aim of his work is to apply insights about the onset of biodiversity patterns to inform conservation and management responses to ongoing global change and biodiversity loss.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2023-01-12/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Stephanie Schmidt\, International Crane Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Schmidt\, International Crane Foundation \n\nPresentation Streaming from Baraboo\, Wisconsin\nJoin us in-person or via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/86703578381 \nFebruary 9: “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population.” In the 1940s\, Whooping Cranes\, once native to Minnesota\, faced near extinction as a result of increased threats from habitat loss\, hunting\, and more. It wasn’t until 2001 that Whooping Cranes returned to the eastern U.S. following a collaborative reintroduction program led by the International Crane Foundation (ICF). Today around 76 Whooping Cranes make up this population\, and a few individuals have made their way into Minnesota each year. Stephanie will talk about what the ICF and crane conservation partners are doing to safeguard their future. Following her presentation\, you will be able to identify Whooping Cranes by sight and sound\, understand the historic threats towards Whooping Cranes that led to their decline\, know the ins and outs of the reintroduction program and the current work crane conservation partners are doing to protect cranes in Minnesota and throughout their flyways\, and find out how you can be an ambassador for cranes in Minnesota. \nStephanie grew up in the Kettle Moraine area in southeastern Wisconsin\, a region known for its many Sandhill Cranes\, which ignited her early love for birds\, wetlands\, and nature. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and her master’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign. \n\nMonthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month\, September-May\, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and free of charge to everyone. They include time to socialize and brief chapter announcements\, followed by featured presentations each month on a range of topics. \nAn option for viewing the presentations remotely will also be provided. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-02-09/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Anthony Hauck\, National Audubon Conservation Ranch Program
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Hauck\, National Audubon Conservation Ranch Program \n\n“Birds\, Beef\, and a Better Climate.” Traditional conservation approaches have failed to stem the continued loss of native grasslands and the precipitous decline of grassland birds\, now estimated to be a 53% population decline since the first Earth Day. Nearly 70% of grassland species are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Audubon Conservation Ranching\, the National Audubon Society’s novel\, market-based approach to grassland bird conservation\, is working at the intersection of wildlife\, food\, people\, and climate to slow these trends.  Anthony will talk about the Audubon Conservation Ranching’s certification program\, which yields on-the-ground habitat results as well as the Audubon Certified bird-friendly seal that helps consumers recognize beef and bison products that originated on lands managed for birds and biodiversity. Grasslands also keep more carbon in the ground and capture it in plants\, reducing carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.  The bottom line: What’s good for grassland birds is also good for climate change mitigation. \nAnthony has dedicated his career to conservation communications. Before joining Audubon he served at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\, and prior to that\, Pheasants Forever. He’s proud to call the prairie home\, with grassland and agricultural roots along the Minnesota and South Dakota border. His love for birds took flight at Salt Lake\, a historic prairie basin and birding destination bordered by both states. \n\nMonthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month\, September-May\, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and free of charge to everyone. They include time to socialize and brief chapter announcements\, followed by featured presentations each month on a range of topics. \nAn option for viewing the presentations remotely will also be provided. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-03-09/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Michael North\, DNR Brainerd\, “Characteristics of Woodpecker Nest Trees in Minnesota”
DESCRIPTION:Michael North\, DNR Brainerd\, “Characteristics of Woodpecker Nest Trees in Minnesota” \nMonthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month\, September-May\, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and free of charge to everyone. They include time to socialize and brief chapter announcements\, followed by featured presentations each month on a range of topics. \nThis will be an in-person meeting only.  The hybrid remote option will not be available. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T164035Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Heather Holm\, Pollinator Conservationist and Author\, “Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity”
DESCRIPTION:Heather Holm\, Pollinator Conservationist and Author\, “Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity” \nMonthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month\, September-May\, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and free of charge to everyone. They include time to socialize and brief chapter announcements\, followed by featured presentations each month on a range of topics. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20230906T152531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T154249Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Stories from a "POC" Environmentalist
DESCRIPTION:Kao Thao\, Minnesota State Park Naturalist\, will present “Stories from a POC Environmentalist.”  \nKao believes that we\, as Minnesotans\, are fortunate to have abundant parks and wildlife spaces supported by some of the best environmental protection practices in the nation. In addition to telling stories of his own experiences as a person of color (POC) working as an environmentalist\, he will highlight how Minnesota’s increasing diversity is a strength that can continue to improve the enjoyment and protection of our environment. \nKao Thao graduated from the University of Minnesota with a combined degree in Computer Graphics and Fisheries/Wildlife. He says that being one of the few POC environmentalists in Minnesota has its rewards and challenges. “I was born in Laos during the Vietnam War and spent my first eight years living and running through the jungles before crossing the Mekong River to Thailand.” During these years\, I remember seeing how we depended on nature for survival. As a Park Naturalist in the late ’90s\, I was the first Southeast Asian Naturalist in the nation. Now\, I want all Minnesotans to understand how important it is to protect our planet’s limited resources and recruit more people of color to the outdoors. \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88921240287 \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-stories-from-a-poc-environmentalist/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T161716Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Distribution and Ecology of Fishers in Southern Minnesota.
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Ecologist Michael Joyce will present “Distribution and Ecology of Fishers in Southern Minnesota.”  \nFishers are cryptic forest carnivores in the weasel family native to Minnesota. They have expanded their range in Minnesota over the last two decades\, moving into southern Minnesota\, including the greater Twin Cities Metro area. Michael will discuss a general history of fishers in Minnesota\, summarize recent sightings\, and discuss preliminary results from a new study to learn about fisher ecology and population status in southern Minnesota. \nMichael Joyce is a wildlife ecologist at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth. He has been studying wildlife in northern Minnesota over the last 12 years. His research focuses broadly on wildlife ecology\, conservation\, and management\, emphasizing understanding human activities’ effects on wildlife populations and communities. \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82173638839 \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-distribution-and-ecology-of-fishers-in-southern-minnesota/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20231004T162949Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Real Life Great Horned Owl Soap Opera **ZOOM ONLY**
DESCRIPTION:Karla Bloem will present “Real Life Great Horned Owl Soap Opera.”  \nThe presentation will only be available via Zoom Join Meeting  We are limited to 95 participants so join early.  \nA real-life soap opera has played itself out over the past 19 years between more than 25 captive and wild Great Horned Owls\, forming the basis of an in-depth vocal study on the species. In this presentation\, you will experience owl dating\, divorce\, territorial defense\, and more as you learn about the owls’ various vocalizations and meanings. \nKarla Bloem is the founder and executive director of the International Owl Center in Houston\, Minnesota. She acquired Alice the Great Horned Owl in 1998 for educational programs and began studying Great Horned Owl vocalizations in 2004. Karla is now the world authority on their vocalizations and has given presentations in The Netherlands\, Germany\, Argentina\, Italy\, Portugal\, and South Africa. Alice’s popularity led Karla to create the International Festival of Owls\, the first full-weekend\, all-owl event in North America that has inspired similar festivals in Italy\, Nepal\, and India. \nKarla and Alice festivals in Italy\, Nepal\, and India. Karla and Alice testified before the Minnesota House and Senate environment committees to successfully gain protection for Great Horned Owls in 2005. Karla received the Brother Theodore Voelker Award from the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union in 2001\, a Bush Leadership Fellowship in 2008\, and a World Owl Hall of Fame Special Achievement Award in 2021. She has assisted several authors (including Jennifer Ackerman for her book “What an Owl Knows”) and filmmakers and has appeared on Animal Planet and the CBC’s “The Secret Life of Owls.” \nA recording of this presentation will only be available if we exceed the participant limit (95) on our Zoom licences. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-real-life-great-horned-owl-soap-opera-zoom-only/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20231109T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T172529Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | The Breeding Ecology of Boreal Chickadees in Northern Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Kara Snow will present “The Breeding Ecology of Boreal Chickadees in Northern Minnesota.” \nKara will share her research and findings related to Boreal Chickadees with us. The MN DNR lists Boreal Chickadees as a species in great conservation need (SGCN)\, with declines attributed to habitat loss\, degradation\, and fragmentation. However\, the specific impacts of fragmentation on this species are unknown\, and critical knowledge gaps in their life history related explicitly to nestling ecology exist.  \nShe examined the effects of fragmentation on Boreal Chickadee food availability\, nestling growth rates\, nestling body condition\, and provisioning rates. She also modeled nest survival concerning landscape\, patch\, and nest site scale metrics of fragmentation. Kara found evidence that fragmentation negatively impacts nest survival\, nestling growth rates\, and food availability. \nKara Snow works Natural Resources Research Institute on a research project about Tree Swallows.  She has an Undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-the-breeding-ecology-of-boreal-chickadees-in-northern-minnesota/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T012003Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Speaker Series | Rebecca Heisman - Flight Paths
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Heisman will discuss her book “Flight Paths – How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration.” \n** THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATION ** \nWe’ve all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel\, the ways that they navigate\, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society\, Rebecca Heisman became fascinated with the varied and creative techniques that scientists have used to study bird migration\, and this eventually became the basis for her book Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. In her talk\, she’ll share some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and discuss why understanding migration is crucial for bird conservation. \nRebecca Heisman is a freelance science writer who lives in Walla Walla\, Washington\, and has worked with organizations including the Audubon Society\, the American Bird Conservancy\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and the American Ornithological Society. Flight Paths is her first book. \nTo learn more about Rebecca’s work\, check out these sources: \nhttps://rebeccaheisman.com/\, https://rebeccaheisman.substack.com/ \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-speaker-series-rebecca-heisman-flight-paths/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Speaker Series | Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles - “Dominant” Science and Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION: Dominant science’s impact on Indigenous peoples in historical and contemporary contexts \n** THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATION ** \nDr. Smiles will speak on how modes of ‘dominant’ science have historically been used in ways that have negatively affected Indigenous peoples in historical and contemporary contexts. They will then turn to how Indigenous scientists have been able to practice science in a way that is ethical and respectful to Indigenous communities and furthers their resurgence. \nDr. Deondre Smiles is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria. Smiles is a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from St. Cloud State University\, a master’s degree in Global Indigenous Studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth\, and a Ph.D. in Geography from The Ohio State University. \nDr. Smiles’ work focuses on how Indigenous communities grapple with climate change\, particularly cultural preservation and resurgence. \nhttps://nativebio.org/ \nhttps://nativebio.org/indigidata/ \nhttps://civiclaboratory.nl/ \n  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-speaker-series-deondre-smiles-dominant-science/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20251208T225327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T225327Z
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Heisman - Surprising Secrets of Bird Biology
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Heisman will reveal “surprising secrets of bird biology” that she’s discovered in her career as a science writer and educator.   \nRebecca Heisman is an international freelance science writer who lives in Walla Walla\, Washington\, and has worked with and written extensively for the Audubon Society\, the American Bird Conservancy\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and the American Ornithological Society. Her first book\, Flight Paths\, is a national best seller.  If you would like to hear more about her first book\, Flight Paths\, click here to listen to her talk to our chapter last year. \n** THIS IS A ZOOM-ONLY PRESENTATION ** \nTo learn more about Rebecca’s work\, check out these sources: \nhttps://rebeccaheisman.com/\, https://rebeccaheisman.substack.com/
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/rebecca-heisman-surprising-secrets-of-bird-biology/
LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20240116T134013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T142801Z
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SUMMARY:| Speaker Series | Hope Flanagan - Birds of Ojibwe Legends - ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling that honors our bird relatives – Birds of Ojibwe Legends \nChange in Venue  \n**Zoom Only** \nWinter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota.  So many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our bird relatives.  They were here before we were\, so they are considered our elders\, teachers\, and essential food sources.  They don’t need us–we need them. \nHope Flanagan is an elder who has taught and worked in the Twin Cities Native Community since the late 1970s. She is a long-time Community Outreach and Cultural Teacher at Dream of Wild Health. Before that\, Hope taught in an Ojibwe Immersion classroom for ten years and was a storyteller for Minneapolis Public Schools. She teaches about plants and wild plant gathering\, and is also an Urban Bird Collective walk leader. \nDream of Wild Health – https://dreamofwildhealth.org/ \nUrban Bird Collective – https://urbanbirdcollective.org/ \nThis presentation with be available via ZOOM ONLY and will NOT BE RECORDED \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-speaker-series-hope-flanagan/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20240323T143413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T143413Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | The Road to Recovery?  Roadsides Habitat for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Tim Mitchell will present “The Road to Recovery? Roadside Habitat for Pollinators.” \nHabitat loss is the primary factor behind the decline of pollinators.  Roadside rights-of-way represent a substantial area of publicly managed land that can serve as potential pollinator habitat. However\, roadside risks are associated with them. Tim’s two-part talk will explore his research quantifying the risk of pollution for butterflies along roadsides and how Minnesota can cost-effectively improve roadside revegetation efforts for pollinators. \nTim Mitchell:  Research Scientist\, Department of Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior\, University of Minnesota \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-roadside-pollinator/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20240323T144406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T230826Z
UID:10000310-1715281200-1715286600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS - Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-wta/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20240812T133242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T211557Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | John Gregor - Birds of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:John Gregor\, ColdSnap Photography\, presents “The Birds of Mexico.” John Gregor\, who has 45 years of professional photography experience and lives part of the year in Mexico\, will show the variety of birds found in Mexico and talk about where the best birding spots are\, how to locate birds in the wild\, and tips on getting the best photographs.  \nGregor has owned and operated ColdSnap Photography for more than 30 years. He has a BA from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s of Education through St. Scholastica College\, emphasizing photographic literacy. He leads tours and conducts workshops in the U.S. and beyond.  \nCome for an evening of stunning photography and pick up a tip or two!  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-birds-of-mexico/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20240812T133657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T195846Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Chimney Swift Conservation and Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Mags Rheude and Mags Edwards present “Chimney Swift Conservation and Community Engagement.” Mags Rheude\, a biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, will introduce the Twin Cities Urban Bird Treaty Program and their research on the efficacy of free-standing chimney swift towers in the Twin Cities. The Twin Cities hosts over 70 freestanding swift towers\, built 10+ years ago during a conservation effort supported by Audubon chapters\, Boy Scouts\, and other civic groups.  \nThe Twin Cities UBT group examined if towers were still present\, monitored\, and used by Chimney Swifts. Mags Edwards\, Community Science Program Coordinator with the Minnesota DNR\, will discuss the group’s recommendations in light of these results and the group’s current focus on community engagement with Chimney Swifts. This includes the development of a survey tool to crowdsource existing nests and roost sites\, promoting community swift sits\, and engaging with property owners to preserve existing sites.  \nZOOM LINK \nPhoto Credit: Ben Cvengros/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-chimney-swifts/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20241009T182039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T151548Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Birding Honduras
DESCRIPTION:Gregg Severson Presents – Birding Honduras \nHonduras is a gem of neotropical birding\, with many fantastic locations and stunning birds. However\, despite this abundant natural beauty\, it is less established for ecotourism than places like Costa Rica or Colombia. I will talk about Honduras as a destination\, focusing on how birders can contribute to building birding tourism for the future and supporting the up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are making things happen in Honduras. \nWhile not my day job\, I am a bird guide for my small company\, Birding with Gregg. In the winter months\, I primarily guide in Sax-Zim Bog on the weekends\, and I am expanding into international guiding. I co-organize the Minneapolis Birds and Beers and Minnesota Global Birders groups. \nZoom Link \nPhoto Credit: Tracey Kidston/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-birding-honduras/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20241110T222234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T194648Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Golden Eagle Project | Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link \nScott Mehus – National Eagle Center \n“The Golden Eagle Project: A Survey of Winter Populations in the Driftless Region and Beyond” \nLearn 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 be difficult for the casual observer. This program will present helpful field markers to help make that identification easier. \nScott will also share information on The Golden Eagle Project\, a partnership of the National Eagle Center\, Audubon Minnesota\, Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources\, United States Fish and Wildlife Service\, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory\, and Camp Ripley Military Installation. This partnership has released eight Golden Eagles wintering in Minnesota with satellite transmitters to determine where they go during the nesting season and to better understand their winter habitat requirements. \nScott will be sharing data and information about the Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Survey. He will also hope to entice you and encourage you to become involved as a citizen scientist and help with the annual survey. \nScott Mehus is co-director of the Golden Eagle Project\, a partnership studying wintering Golden Eagles in Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, and the Upper Midwest.  He has been watching and studying the Golden Eagles for over 26 years. He has degrees in Environmental Interpretation\, Recreation\, and Leisure Studies. \nZoom Link \nPhoto Credit: Cleve Nash/Audubon Photography Awards \nAdditional Links: \nDistribution of Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in eastern North America Publication:  Raptor Research Foundation \nTricia Miller\, (tricia.miller@mail.wvu.edu) West Virginia University\, Morgantown\, WV\, USA\, Scott Mehus National Eagle Center  et. al \n\nAMERICA’S EASTERN GOLDEN EAGLE (Aquila chrysaetos) POPULATION    Publication:  Auk\nTodd Katzner 1 Division of Forestry and Natural Resources\, Percival Hall\, Room 307D\, PO Box 6125\, West Virginia University\, Morgantown\, WV 26506-6125\, USA    Scott Mehus National Eagle Center et. al \n\nA Wintering Population of Golden Eagles in Southwestern Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota   Publication: Passenger Pigeon Scott Mehus National Eagle Center 50 Pembroke Avenue Wabasha\, Minnesota 55981 651. 565. 4989 scott@nationaleaglecenter.org \nMark Martell Audubon Minnesota 2357 Ventura Drive\, Suite 106 St. Paul\, Minnesota 55125 651. 739. 9332 mmartell@audubon.org
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-golden-eagle/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20241105T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T165212Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Red-Headed Woodpecker Ecology and Conservation | Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link \nRed-headed Woodpecker Ecology and Conservation: New insights and future directions \nDr. Elena H. West (she/her)\nTeaching Assistant Professor\nDepartment of Fisheries\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology \nDr. 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% in Minnesota in the last 60 years. Dr. West’s work has practical applications for post-fire forest management and oak savanna restoration activities that benefit this species and other oak habitat specialists. Dr. West will share details on this research and discuss how community members can contribute to red-headed woodpecker conservation efforts in Minnesota. \nPhoto Credit: Siah St. Clair
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-red-headed-woodpecker/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20250102T141930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T030001Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count – Feb. 14th-17th   |
DESCRIPTION:Great Backyard Bird Count – Feb. 14th-17th \n\nGreat Backyard Bird Count: Should Be “Finchy” and Fun — Winter finch “irruption” will be a highlight for many. \nNew 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 world are invited to count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count\, then enter their checklists at Bird Count. Anyone with internet access can participate\, no matter what their skill level—it’s a great family activity\, too. \nIn the United States and Canada\, 2019 bird lists are more likely to include sightings of winter finches and grosbeaks that are moving farther south than usual in what’s called an “irruption.” This type of movement is often sparked by poor cone\, seed\, and berry crops in parts of Canada. \nFor more information\, please visit: Bird Count
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20250116T151656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T151919Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | “Restoring honor\, connections\, and land at Wakaŋ Tipi | Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link \nThursday\, February 20\, 7:00 p.m.: Maggie Lorenz presents: \n “Restoring honor\, connections\, and land at Wakaŋ Tipi.” \nMaggie 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. \nThe organization’s primary work site is Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary\, the site of a sacred cave called Wakaŋ Tipi (dwelling place of the sacred). Her work centers on restoring the honor\, ecosystems\, and community connection to the land and natural world here as stewards and protectors. Part of this work is engaging community to create and care for bird habitat as part of the Mississippi River Twin Cities Important Bird Area. WTA also engages community in bird monitoring and birding education through public programs in partnership with the Urban Bird Collective\, a nonprofit founded by Monica Bryand. \nMaggie Lorenz (Dakota/Anishinaabe) is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and has maternal ties to Spirit Lake Dakota Nation. She has served as executive director for Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi for the past 6 years.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-wakan-tipi-zoom-only/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20250116T150337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T193625Z
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SUMMARY:Hope Flanagan - Insects & Plants of Ojibwe Legends
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling that honors our insect and plant relatives – Insects and Plants of Ojibwe Legends \nIn-Person ONLY \nWinter 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. \nHope Flanagan is an elder who has taught and worked in the Twin Cities Native Community since the late 1970s. She is a long-time Community Outreach and cultural teacher at Dream of Wild Health. Before that\, Hope taught in an Ojibwe Immersion classroom for ten years and was a storyteller for Minneapolis Public Schools. She teaches about plants and wild plant gathering and is also an Urban Bird Collective walk leader. \nDream of Wild Health – https://dreamofwildhealth.org/ \nUrban Bird Collective – https://urbanbirdcollective.org/ \nThis presentation will be in-person only – no Zoom or Recording
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/speaker-series-hope-flanagan-plants-insects-of-ojibwe-legends/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20250309T134939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T132732Z
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SUMMARY:Jackie Fallon - Continuing the Work! 40 Years of Peregrine Research
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the Work!  40 Years of Peregrine Research – Jackie Fallon\nZOOM LINK \nThe 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\, especially in the lower 48 states. Thankfully\, falconers created a captive breeding program that was able to produce over 7000 falcons. Within 30 years’ time\, the species was declared recovered in North America. Today\, the peregrine falcon has expanded their range and surpassed historical population levels to a level no one could have possibly imagined. Fallon will discuss the history\, process\, and monitoring discoveries such as fecundity\, migration\, density\, and adaptability to an ever-changing landscape.  \n Jacquelyn Fallon is the VP of Field Operations for the Midwest Peregrine Society and MN state coordinator. She has been involved with peregrine falcon monitoring and research since 1988\, focusing on population fluctuations and human-peregrine conflict mitigation. Jackie has nearly 35 years of experience with endangered species programs and restoration efforts\, primarily canids and raptors. She has a BS in Biology from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon\, IA. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/jackie-fallon-peregrine/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20250308T143445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T090311Z
UID:10000365-1746730800-1746736200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Lee Pfannmuller - The Breeding Birds of Minnesota - Board Elections
DESCRIPTION:The Breeding Birds of Minnesota – the Work and the Science \nIn-Person & \nZOOM LINK \nLee 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 of the Atlas was that over 700 birders from all walks of life surveyed every corner of the state. The Atlas provides each species’ life history and seasonal status\, migration\, foods consumed\, nest structure\, name origin\, habitat\, population\, and conservation status. \nLee A. Pfannmuller served as the state planning coordinator and interim executive director of Audubon Minnesota. She was also director of the Division of Ecological Resources at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\, where she worked for fifteen years with the Nongame Wildlife Program\, the Natural Heritage Program\, the Scientific and Natural Areas Programs\, and the Division of Minerals. \nBoard Elections – May 8th @ Chapter Meeting \nWe will hold Board of Directors elections at the May 8th chapter meeting. Members (local and national) present at the meeting can vote for the following slate of candidates. If you are interested in serving on the board\, you can send us a note\, and we will ask for nominations from the floor at the May 8th meeting. We hope to see you there. \nIf you would like to learn more about each candidate\, you can click here. \nKiki Sonnen                     President \nDebbie Brown                 Vice President \nNeil Carlson                    Treasurer \nAmanda Rice                  Secretary \nMonica Bryand               Board Member \nLucas Lin                         Board Member \nCraig Cox                         Board Member \nOwen Stefanich              Board Member
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/lee-pfannmuller-breeding-birds/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055651
CREATED:20250903T165534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T174808Z
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SUMMARY:Being Bird-Friendly - At Home & In Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nZoom Only – Click Here To Register and Get Zoom Link \nJoanna 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. She will also discuss the vision for Bird City and the hope for urban bird conservation across the hemisphere. \nJoanna Eckles started birding in elementary school\, studied Wildlife Science (Cornell University) and Conservation Biology (University of Minnesota)\, and has had a 35+ year career (so far) working for the Minnesota Zoo\, The World Parrot Trust\, Audubon\, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. Joanna is currently working for American Bird Conservancy\, coordinating Bird City Network to support the creation of more bird-friendly communities across the hemisphere.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/being-bird-friendly-at-homes-in-our-community/
LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Avian Influenza in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nZoom Registration Info \nAvian 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 contributing to the spread of this deadly disease. \nLiz Baker is a member of the Wildlife Health Program within the Minnesota DNR. She has been with the program since August 2022\, and her position focuses on data management and disease response activities. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/hot-topics-avian-influenza-in-minnesota/
LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Up Close and Personal with the Great Gray Owl
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nGet Your Zoom Link Here \nJoin 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 how this owl overcomes an auditory illusion when hunting small mammals under thick snow. \nJim Duncan obtained a Ph.D. in 1992 from the University of Manitoba for research on the Great Gray Owl. Throughout his biology career\, Jim was active in diverse local\, national\, and international conservation initiatives until his retirement in 2018 as Director of Manitoba’s Wildlife and Fisheries Branch. \nJim claims that his various jobs were simply a way to support his obsessive habit of studying owls with his life partner and fellow zoologist\, Patsy. Together\, they have researched owls for 40 years\, have banded over 2\,500 owls\, and have published hundreds of articles\, papers\, and several symposium proceedings on owls. Jim’s three beautifully illustrated books on owls of the world are an example of the importance Jim places on sharing scientific knowledge with the public in an engaging manner. \nIn 2018 Jim established a social enterprise called Discover Owls which conducts education\, research and conservation programs on owls in Manitoba and around the world. To date he has delivered over 600 live owl presentations to school classrooms and other venues and has delivered over 180 lectures and talks on owls and conservation. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/discoverowls.ca \nwww.discoverowls.ca \nZoom Registration Information to Follow
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/up-close-and-personal-with-the-great-gray-owl/
LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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