Anthony Hauck, National Audubon Conservation Ranch Program “Birds, Beef, and a Better Climate.” Traditional conservation approaches have failed to stem the continued loss of native grasslands and the precipitous decline […]
Michael North, DNR Brainerd, “Characteristics of Woodpecker Nest Trees in Minnesota” Monthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September-May, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and […]
Heather Holm, Pollinator Conservationist and Author, “Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity” 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. […]
Warbler Weekend 2023 is coming up and here is everything you need to know. Registration: 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. Registration is now closed. Accommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their […]
15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN Thursday, May 18, 7-10 AM One 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. DIRECTIONS Take 35E or W to Co 42, go west ~ 2 […]
May 23: Silverwood Regional Park, 2500 Cty Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 Passerine migrants, wetlands. DIRECTIONS 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 […]
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: 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. 9am-1pm + Food Truck Contact: info.landscape.revival.2023@gmail.com Landscape Revival Growers Landscape Revival Exhibitors
Saturday, June 10, 7:30-10 AM June 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 […]
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: 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. Contact: info.landscape.revival.2023@gmail.com Landscape Revival Growers Exhibitors
Saturday, July 8, 2022 Our 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 […]
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. DIRECTIONS 2500 County Rd E, […]
Langton Lake Park, 1950 County Rd. C2 W, Roseville, MN 55113 Join us for a stroll at Langton Lake Park to observe and identify birds and trees, and consider their interactions. DIRECTIONS Meet at the parking lot on County Road C2 at the west side of the lake. INFORMATION Bring binoculars, bird guide, and a […]
