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 […]
4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN Monday, February 24, 7 - 9 PM SPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 24 & 25). If we receive more registrations than available spaces, people signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second […]
This is the 1st of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all the trips! Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The variety of habitats in the park--oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront--make it a great birding destination, with over 180 different species […]
4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN Tuesday, February 25, 7-9 PM SPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 24 & 25). People signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second night if we receive more registrations than available spaces. ___________ […]
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 […]
This is the 2nd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (Feb thru May). Attend one or all of the trips! Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The variety of habitats in the park--oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront--make it a great birding destination, with over 180 different […]
Continuing the Work! 40 Years of Peregrine Research - Jackie Fallon In-Person and Zoom 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 […]
April 10, 11, OR 12 – exact date TBD 7:30-9:00 PM The American Woodcock song and sky dance are remarkably entertaining. Theyb migrate spring and fall using the prime habitats of the St Croix River valley and some breed near Rush City, MN, in early upland successional forest. This truly is an incredible woodland shorebird […]
This is the 3rd of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all of the trips! Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The variety of habitats in the park--oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront--make it a great birding destination, with over 180 different […]
Volunteer for AHATS Clean Up Days For many years, the Arden Hills Army Training Site has partnered with the Saint Paul Bird Alliance to allow birders access to its expansive area with many habitats for field trips and special events, such as looking for owls and woodcocks. Twice a year, the site invites the public […]
1487-11507 Henry Ln, Maplewood, MN 55119 Saturday, April 26, 9:00 to 11:00 AM We hope to see early migrants such as sapsuckers, flickers and bluebirds. One way to prep for this walk is to watch: Fish Creek: A Hidden Jewel This trip is offered in collaboration with Friends of Maplewood Nature DIRECTIONS Meet at the Fish Creek […]
Rachel Lilly Preserve, part of Dodge Nature Center, 656 MN-110, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Don’t miss this gem! Many possible sightings await you at this little-known preserve. Distance up to 2 miles. DIRECTIONS Enter from Hwy 110 - bear left to park by the barn or right to park in the church parking lot. Meet […]
