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SUMMARY:Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm \nMinnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center \n3815 American Boulevard\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance (formerly the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis); co-sponsored by Birdability ® and Saint Paul Bird Alliance \nSign Up today – Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 participants.\nWe will meet at the bird feeder just behind the MVNWR Visitor Center (no need to enter the building). If it is raining\, we will meet inside the Visitor Center. \nJoin us as we enjoy spring birdwatching at the feeder\, adjacent fields\, and nearby overlook. \nThis outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs\, walkers\, or canes\, as well as those who walk slowly\, but all birders are welcome. We expect to see many species of bird at close range. All birders from beginner to experienced are welcome. \n\n\nBinoculars will be available for those who need them. \n\n\nPlease dress for the weather. \n\n\nBirdability/accessibility description: The path is paved and has curb cuts from the parking lot. The path is wide and flat\, with no slopes. The bird feeder is just 400 feet from the handicap parking spaces. Disability parking spaces are available\, and accessible portable toilets are located nearby. There are a few benches near the bird feeder\, so you may also wish to bring your own folding stool or chair. \nIf you have questions or concerns\, please contact Mark Paller (palle001@umn.edu). More information about Birdability® at https://www.birdability.org or contact Mark Paller. \nPlease feel free to share this with your friends and family.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/guided-birdwatching-for-people-with-mobility-challenges-3/
LOCATION:MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 3815 American Boulevard\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-16/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T090000
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SUMMARY:Landscape Revival | June 6\, 2026 | Lake Elmo
DESCRIPTION:  \nJune 6\, 2026  9 am – 1 pm \nMarket: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. \nExpo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators\, wildlife\, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered. \n9 am-1 pm + Food Truck \n\n2026 Landscape Revival Growers/Vendors\n\n\n\n\n	Growers/Vendors\n\n\n\n\n	Grower/VendorWebsiteContact NameContact PhoneContact E-mail\n\n\n	Blazing Star Gardens\n(Takes Pre Orders)blazingstargardens.comDustin Demmer(507) 402-8337blazingstargardens@gmail.com\n\n\n	Dragonfly Gardensdragonflygardens.netHans Klug(715) 268-7660\, (715) 544-7219natives@dragonflygardens.net\n\n\n	Ecoscapes Nativeecoscapes1.comCraig Stark(612) 965-0848craigstark@ecoscapes1.com\n\n\n	Minnesota Native Landscapes\n(Takes pre orders)\nhttp://tinyurl.com/czhxzt9mnlcorp.comChris Stumvoll(763) 295-0010chris.stumvoll@mnlcorp.com\n\n\n	Northern Holler\n(Takes Pre Orders)northernholler.comPreston DrumNApreston@northernholler.com\n\n\n	Garden Variety Artgardenvarietyart.comHolley Wlodarczky612-244-1227holly@gardenvarietyart.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Landscape Revival Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n	EXHIBITORWEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n	Blue Thumb/Lawns to Legumesbluethumb.org\n\n\n	Minnesota Dragonfly Societymndragonfly.org\n\n\n	Minnesota Horticultural Societynortherngardener.org\n\n\n	Pollinator Friendly Alliancepollinatorfriendly.org/about-us\n\n\n	U of M Bee Squadbeelab.umn.edu/bee-squad\n\n\n	Washington Conservation Districtwww.mnwcd.org\n\n\n	Washington County\nMaster Gardeners - Monarchs & Pollinatorswashingtoncountymg.org\n\n\n	Xercesxerces.org\n\n\n	Wild Ones St Croix Oak Savannastcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org\n\n\n	Saint Paul BIrd Alliancesaintpaulbirdalliance.org\n\n\n	Bird City Stillwater/SSMN orgsustainablestillwatermn.org\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/landscape-revival-june-6-2026-lake-elmo/
LOCATION:5825 Kelvin Ave N\, Lake Elmo\, MN 55042\, 5825 Kelvin Ave N\, Lake Elmo\, MN 55042\, Lake Elmo\, 55042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:contact@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \nArt – Kiki Sonnen \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-june-2026/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Annual Butterfly Count Returns - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11\, 9:45 am – 2:00 PM \nSaint Paul Bird Alliance’s annual butterfly count will take place on Saturday\, July 11\, from 9:45 to 2:00 PM at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). To register\, follow this link: AHATS Butterfly Count Registration 2026. Registration will remain open through Wednesday\, July 8. 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. \nThis annual event is part of the July 4th Butterfly Count coordinated by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA: https://www.naba.org/). Saint Paul Bird Alliance pays the NABA count fees\, so the count at AHATS is free to all participants. \nHow to get there: Registered 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: We 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. \nwww.wisconsinbutterflies.org An excellent site with species accounts and range maps of all butterflies encountered in Wisconsin; the vast majority of these species are also found in Minnesota. \nwww.inaturalist.org A community science hub for submitting and exploring observations of organisms throughout the world. Over 55\,000 observations of butterflies in Minnesota have been submitted to iNaturalist! \nWhat to Bring and Wear: Be 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. \nRecommended Butterfly Field Guides:  \n\nButterflies through Binoculars: The East\, A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Eastern North America by Jeffrey Glassberg\nKaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America\, by Jim P. Brock and Kenn Kaufman
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/annual-butterfly-count-returns-registration-required/
LOCATION:AHATS Arden Hills Readiness Center\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, just north of Highway 96\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \nPhoto Credit: Kathy Sidles \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-17/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \nPhoto-Travis-Bonovsky \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-18/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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