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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | David Heemsbergen\, Bird Photographer
DESCRIPTION:David Heemsbergen presents “Lessons Learned in Two Parts: Photography and Habitat Establishment.” \nPart one will be a discussion of how preparation\, practice\, and patience can make taking photographs more enjoyable\, and how it is not necessary to be in an exotic location to capture images that tell a story you will want to share with family and friends. With a few exceptions\, he will present images taken in Minnesota and Wisconsin. \nPart two is about the experience David and his wife\, Jan Morlock\, have had to establish pollinator habitats\, including mistakes and successes! They have three pollinator habitats ranging from a 15-foot triangle to a 42-acre field\, size area will attract pollinators with the proper native plants. David will show images of the habitats and some of their new “friends” that live there. \nDavid grew up on an Iowa farm\, graduated from Cornell University\, and returned to Iowa where he farmed for a number of years. Later he worked in sales and marketing in the ag industry and then spent roughly ten years working internationally\, starting as an ag specialist for the Agriculture Bank of Papua New Guinea in the Peace Corps\, and then holding various ag development positions in Bulgaria\, Armenia\, Uganda\, and Moldova. He now spends his time working on their farm in Menomonie\, Wisconsin\, practicing photography and volunteering. \nPhotography by David Heemsbergen \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-2-2022-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Chapter Meeting,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Bird Up - at Springbrook Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:*** Bird Ups – Something new for the fall*** \nFall 2023 marks the debut of Saint Paul Audubon’s new more informal version of birding events\, Bird Ups.  Meet up at the site\, and everyone will be responsible for finding and identifying the birds.  SPAS will provide a convener who is familiar with the park and knows which areas to visit\, and who will make sure everyone finds their way back to the parking lot. Birders of all levels welcome. Keep an eye on the SPAS website as we hope to add a few more Bird Ups throughout the fall. \nSpringbrook Nature Center \n100 85th Avenue NE\, Fridley \nMonday\, October 3\, 9:00 – 11 AM \nMeet in the main parking lot by the visitor center. The entrance is on the south side of 85th Avenue\, about 0.4 mile west of University Ave. \nDIFFICULTY      Approximately 1.4 miles on fairly level paved and dirt paths\, and a boardwalk. A couple very small hills.  Long sleeves\, long pants\, and bug spray should be considered. Restrooms on site. \nCONVENER     Jane Braun   jane@promotional.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-up-at-springbrook-nature-center/
LOCATION:Springbrook Nature Center\, 100 85th Avenue NE\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T083000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED***Biking & Birding: Carlos Avery WMA***CANCELLED***
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Avery WMA – North Loop Parking Area \n9067-7801 205th Ave NE\, Wyoming\, MN 55092    \nSaturday October 1\, 8:30 AM to 12:30pm. \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle on several miles of level gravel roads that connect varied habitat in this large WMA near Wyoming\, MN. Carlos Avery is a prime birding location for Anoka and Chisago counties both (top hotspot on eBird for Anoka). Landscape includes lakes\, small woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  A bike that handles gravel roads\, or a mountain bike\, is recommended.  Directions and map will be provided later. \nDIRECTIONS      Meet in the Carlos Avery North Loop Parking Area. This is where 205th Ave NE meets Wyoming Rd. \nINFORMATION     Bring a bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, lunch\, and water.  A scope will be available. \nREGISTRATION     Limited to 8 participants.  Contact  sherrygray@yahoo.com to register. \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate \nLEADER     Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/biking-birding-carlos-avery-wma/
LOCATION:Carlos Avery North Loop Parking Lot\, 9067 - 7801 205th Ave NE\, Wyoming\, MN\, 55092\, United States
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED ***Bike & Bird the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park***CANCELLED***
DESCRIPTION:4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 \nSaturday\, September 24\, 8:00 AM to Noon \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle on several miles of mostly level\, paved\, multi-use trails that connect two lakes in Shoreview: Grass\, and Snail\, both of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey County (top 10 hotspots on eBird). Landscape here is varied and includes lakes\, woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  Optional bakery stop: Taste of Scandinavia Bakery in North Oaks is about a mile by bike from Snail Lake wetland.  Optional side trip to Sucker Lake and/or Vadnais Lake.  Map:  https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Park%20Maps%20-%20Vadnais%20Snail%20Lakes.pdf.   Meet in the beach/boat launch parking lot at Snail Lake\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter park from Snail Lake Blvd at lake level\, go straight ahead to park and meet group. \nINFORMATION     Bring your bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, and water. Bike lock for bakery stop. \nREGISTRATION     Limited to 8 participants.  Contact  sherrygray@yahoo.com to register. \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate \nLEADER     Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-the-vadnais-snail-lakes-regional-park/
LOCATION:Snail Lake Regional Park\, Shoreview\, MN\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T103000
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SUMMARY:Bird Up - at William O'Brien State Park
DESCRIPTION:Bird Up! – Something New for the Fall \nThis fall we are debuting Saint Paul Audubon’s new more informal version of birding events\, Bird Ups.  Meet up at the site\, and everyone will be responsible for finding and identifying the birds.  SPAS will provide a convener who is familiar with the park and knows which areas to visit\, and who will make sure everyone finds their way back to the parking lot. Birders of all levels welcome. Keep an eye on the SPAS website as we hope to offer Bird Ups throughout the fall. \nWilliam O’Brien State Park  \n16821 O Brien Trail N\, Marine on St Croix\, MN 55047 \nSaturday\, September 17\, 8:30 – 10:30 AM \nMeet at the Visitor Center. NOTE – Annual or Daily MN State Park Pass required. \nDIFFICUULTY:     Moderate\, wood chip and sand trails\, some ups and downs. About 2.5 – 3 miles. Restrooms at Visitor Center and about halfway at campgrounds. \nCONVENER:     Greg Burnes  gburnes@comcast.net  612-205-3071
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-up-at-william-obrien-state-park/
LOCATION:William O’Brien State Park\, 16821 O Brien Trail N\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\, 55047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Jennifer Vieth\, Carpenter Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Vieth \nJennifer Vieth\, executive director of the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center\, will tell us about designing and opening the brand-new Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, named after the original donors of the first 98 acres of Carpenter’s current 300-acre Wisconsin Campus. Carpenter Nature Center is 725 acres total on the Minnesota and Wisconsin sites\, with 20+ miles of trails through habitats ranging from prairie to forest. The two campuses provide high-quality\, diverse wildlife habitat and are the site of long-term avian monitoring studies including MAPS\, Project Owl-net and the Motus network. The Al & Laurie Hein Visitors Center has been 30 years in the making. Research and planning included habitat management plans\, wildlife surveys\, community surveys and the inclusion of many voices. Having the opportunity to design and open a visitor’s center from the ground up was a special experience\, as we will hear. \nJennifer\, a native of Kingston\, Ontario\, has worked in the field of environmental education and bird conservation since interning at the World Bird Sanctuary in 1993. She has also worked at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center as program director. In her free time\, she volunteers on the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union Board of Directors\, runs a Breeding Bird Survey route\, and is a curling instructor. She lives in the St. Croix Valley with her husband and two children. \n\nMonthly chapter meetings are held on 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. \nWelcome to the 2022 – 2023 season.  This year’s General Meetings will be held in a hybrid version.   \n\nIn-person at the brand new Aŋpétu Téča Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center).\n1910 County B Rd W\, Room 207\, Roseville\, MN 55113 (map).\n\nor join with Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85998008398\nMeeting ID: 859 9800 8398\n\n  \nCovid Guidelines\n\nAll participants are expected to be vaccinated and boosted (if timing indicates) for COVID-19\nAll participants will maintain social distancing\nMasks are optional but welcome
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-9-08-2022/
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:20220907T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird Up – at Sucker Lake
DESCRIPTION:Bird Up! – Something New for the Fall \nThis is the debut of Saint Paul Audubon’s new more informal version of birding events.  Meet up at the site\, and everyone will be responsible for finding and identifying the birds.  SPAS will provide a convener who is familiar with the park and knows which areas to visit\, and who will make sure everyone finds their way back to the parking lot. Birders of all levels welcome. Keep an eye on the SPAS website as we hope to offer Bird Ups throughout the fall. \nSucker Lake \n4500 Rice Street\, Vadnais Heights \nWednesday\, Sept 7\, 7:30 – 9:30 AM \nMeet by the picnic shelters at the parking lot on the north end of the lake.  The entrance is on the east side of Rice Street\, about 50 yards south of Hwy 96. Go right/south at the circle in the parking lot. \nDIFFICULTY:     Easy.  Approximately 1.7 miles on level ground.  About 2/3 paved and 1/3 dirt/woodchip/grass path with some roots.  Restrooms on site. \nCONVENER:     Jane Braun jane@promotional.com \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-up-at-sucker-lake/
LOCATION:Sucker Lake\, Vadnais Heights\, MN\, 55127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T110000
DTSTAMP:20220525T201904Z
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SUMMARY:Carpenter Nature Center – Wisconsin Campus
DESCRIPTION:279 S. Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nSunday\, August 14\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nWe are birding at the newly expanded Wisconsin Campus of the Carpenter Nature Center. The expansion includes a visitor center\, paved and mowed trails\, and remote teaching areas. CNC staff will provide a brief introduction prior to our group exploring the trails. \nDIRECTIONS     Drive east from St. Paul on I-94; cross St.  Croix River into Wisconsin; take exit 2 toward Carmichael Rd. Keep right at the fork\, follow signs for Prescott/Crestview Dr. Merge onto Carmichael Rd. Travel 4.2 miles. Turn right onto S. Cove Rd. Travel 0.2 miles. Turn right to stay on S. Cove Rd. Travel 0.7 miles. Destination on left. \nINFORMATION     Bring binoculars\, bird guide and water \nREGISTRATION     None required \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate; approximately 1 mile route on wide grass path traveling into and out of a coulee. \nLEADERS     Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com  and  Jane Braun \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/carpenter-nature-center-wisconsin-campus/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Wisconsin Campus\, 279 S. Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T200000
DTSTAMP:20220802T155328Z
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED ***Prairie Tuesday (PT) Summer Walks - #3 Late Summer Blooming Prairie***CANCELLED***
DESCRIPTION:This is the third of three Prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars\, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet facilities on site. No registration required.  \n(PT #3) Valley View Park\, Oak Park Heights – Late Summer Blooming Prairie \nLOCATION     5575 Ozark Ave N\, Oak Park Heights\, MN 55082 \nTOPIC     How do abundance and diversity of late summer native plants impact the local bird-life web? \nDIRECTIONS     Travel east on Hwy 36 to Osgood Avenue N\, go south past 56th St N then turn left onto Valley View Park Road\, meet in the first parking lot on the left. \nLeader: led by Chase Davies  651-246-9754   RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/prairie-tuesday-pt-summer-walks-3-late-summer-blooming-prairie/
LOCATION:Valley View Park\, 5575 Ozark Ave N\, Oak Park Heights\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T103000
DTSTAMP:20220426T203947Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Summer Style - #3 Bass Ponds on the Minnesota River
DESCRIPTION:This is the last of three great Birding Summer Style trips offered at a variety of days and times. Why? Summer birding is more relaxed and presents possibilities for observing different behaviors once birds are 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. \nBass Ponds on the Minnesota River\, 2400 E 86th St\, Bloomington. Take Cedar Avenue south from 494\, exit onto Killebrew Dr\, go to Old Shakopee Rd\, turn right (south) onto East 86th St\, at the sign for Bass Ponds\, bear left and come to the parking lot. If the lot is full\, street park on the right as you enter or in the larger parking lot back near the corner of 86th and Old Shakopee. \nSUGGESTIONS     Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a brimmed hat\, water\, sunblock and a field guide with maps or a smart phone with the app already installed. Chase will have some loaner binoculars available. Call leader if you want to borrow 8×35 binoculars. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADER    Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birding-summer-style-3-bass-ponds-on-the-minnesota-river/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2325 E 86th St\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T120000
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SUMMARY:Bird & Bike the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 \nWe are reviving birding by bicycle! Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle on more than 5 miles of mostly level\, paved\, multi-use trails that connect four lakes in Shoreview: Grass\, Snail\, Sucker\, and Vadnais\, all of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey County (top 10 hotspots on eBird). Landscape here is varied and includes lakes\, woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  Optional bakery-stop midway (bring bike lock): Taste of Scandinavia Bakery is a block off the trail in North Oaks. Trail map:  https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Park%20Maps%20-%20Vadnais%20Snail%20Lakes.pdf. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter park from Snail Lake Blvd at lake level (near restrooms and boat launch)\, go straight ahead to park and meet group. \nINFORMATION     Bring your bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks and water. \nREGISTRATION     Required registration and limited to 8 participants. Contact   sherrygray@yahoo.com  to register.  Participants will be asked to sign a liability release form at the start of the trip. \nDIFFICULTY     Moderate \nLEADER     Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-bike-the-vadnais-snail-lakes-regional-park/
LOCATION:Snail Lake Regional Park\, Shoreview\, MN\, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd.\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T200000
DTSTAMP:20220524T212447Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Tuesday (PT) Summer Walks - #2 Mid-Summer Blooming Prairie
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of three prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars\, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet facilities on site. No registration required. All trips led by Chase Davies  651-246-9754   RockyBirder@gmail.com \n(PT #2) Rachel Lilly Preserve managed by Dodge Nature Center – Mid-Summer Blooming Prairie \nLOCATION     680 MN-62\, Mendota Heights\, MN 55118 \nTOPIC     This walk will focus on prairie restoration and blooming flowers. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter from MN-62 – bear left to park by the barn or right to park in the church parking lot. Meet by the red barn. Note: Do not park at the 590 MN-62 site. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy. However\, the walking route covers 2 miles. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/prairie-tuesday-pt-summer-walks-2-mid-summer-blooming-prairie/
LOCATION:Rachel Lilly Preserve\, 680 MN-62\, Mendota Heights\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220705T203000
DTSTAMP:20220426T203719Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Summer Style - #2 Silverwood Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of three great Birding Summer Style trips offered at a variety of days and times. Why? Summer birding is more relaxed and presents possibilities for observing different behaviors once birds are 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. \n Silverwood Park\, 2500 County Rd E\, St. Anthony (just west of Silver Lake Rd). Please note this is an evening walk. \nSUGGESTIONS     Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a brimmed hat\, water\, sunblock and a field guide with maps or a smartphone with the app already installed. Chase will have some loaner binoculars available. Call leader if you want to borrow 8×35 binoculars. \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADER    Chase Davies  651-246-9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birding-summer-style-2-silverwood-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Road E\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T150000
DTSTAMP:20220628T172735Z
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UID:10000111-1656766800-1656774000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Dragonflies & Flycatchers
DESCRIPTION:Do you like Birds? Do you like Dragonflies? Then join in the fun at Swede Hollow Park to take a closer look at dragonflies and learn of the birds who feed on them. This free fun family event is set for Saturday\, July 2nd from 1 – 3 pm. \nDragonfly experts will net dragonflies and hold them to give people a closer look at these interesting creatures. Volunteers can try their own hand catching and releasing the dragonflies – in nets provided. We will learn about the life stages of dragonflies\, the variety of dragonflies\, what they eat and who eats them. Audubon volunteers will be on hand to discuss birds such as Flycatchers who rely on dragonflies as an important food source. Friends of Swede Hollow will share the history of Swede Hollow and dreams for the Park’s future. \nMeet at the Swede Henge on the North Side of Swede Hollow Park. Follow the signs from 622 Beaumont Street and enter the Park via the Drewry Tunnel. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Swede Hollow\, Minnesota Dragonfly Society\, St Paul Audubon Society\, and Saint Paul Parks Conservancy. To RSVP or for more info\, call or text Brad Griffith at 651-263-2830. \nYou can also register on Eventbright (it’s free). Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3HU6xa3
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/dragonflies-flycatchers/
LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 622 Beaumont Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20220614T153913Z
CREATED:20210517T225955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T153913Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED | Prairie Tuesday (PT) Summer Walks - #1 Prairie Walk 101
DESCRIPTION:FISH Creek Prairie Walk  6:30-8:30 has been CANCELLED due to unsafe heat plus humidity weather conditions.\nPT(#1) Fish Creek Prairie\nThis is the first of three Prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars\, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet facilities on site. No registration is required. \nAll trips led by Chase Davies  651-246-9754 RockyBirder@gmail.com \n(PT #1) Fish Creek Prairie – Prairie Walk 101 \nLocation: Fish Creek Natural Area\, 2465-2475 Carver Ave.\, Maplewood\, MN  55119 \nTopic: How do native plants improve the bird-life web? \nDirections: From I-94 go south on McKnight Road about 3.5 miles where it T’s at Carver Avenue. Then turn left (east) onto Carver. Just before the I-494 underpass\, turn right (south) onto Henry Lane. Travel about 1/2 mile to the Fish Creek Natural Area; turn around and park on the street as directed.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/prairie-tuesday-pt-summer-walks-1-prairie-walk-101/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Natural Area\, 2465-2475 Carver Ave\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T130000
DTSTAMP:20220517T125221Z
CREATED:20210322T155543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T125221Z
UID:10000092-1654938000-1654952400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Landscape Revival | Shoreview
DESCRIPTION:Market: 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. \nContact: info.landscape.revival.2022@gmail.com\nLandscape Revival Growers\n\n\n\n\n	Landscape Revival2022 Growers\n\n\n\n\n	GrowerWebsiteContact NameContact PhoneContact E-mailEvents*Pre Orders\n\n\n	Sogn Valley Farmsognvalleyfarm.comKarin Jokela(763) 213-4341karin@sognvalleyfarm.combothfollow link on home page\n\n\n	Minnesota Native Landscapesmnlcorp.comChris Stumvoll(763)295-0010ridge.campbell@mnlcorp.combothhttps://mnlcorp.com/product/landscape-revival-oakdale/\n\n\n	chris.stumvoll@mnlcorp.comhttps://mnlcorp.com/product/landscape-revival-shoreview/\n\n\n	Ecoscapes Native Nurseryecoscapes1.comCraig Stark(612) 965-0848craigstark@ecoscapes1.combothdoes not take pre orders\n\n\n	Blazing Star Gardensblazingstargardens.comDustin Demmer(507) 402-8337blazingstargardens@gmail.comOakdalefollow link on home page\n\n\n	Glacial Ridge Growersglacialridgegrowers.comGene Stark(320)634-0136sales@glacridgegrowers.combothdoes not take pre orders\n\n\n	Dragonfly Gardensdragonflygardens.netHans Klug(715)268-7660natives@dragonflygardens.netbothfollow link on home page\n\n\n	(715)544-7219\n\n\n\n\nAll of the growers will be at both events with the exception of Blazing Star Gardens who will attend only the Oakdale event \nExhibitors\n\n\n\n\n	ExhibitorWebsite\n\n\n\n\n	Humming for Beeshttps://www.hummingforbees.org\n\n\n	MN Horticultural Sochttps://www.northerngardener.org\n\n\n	Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation Districthttps://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cd\n\n\n	Ramsey County Cooperative Weed Management Districthttps://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cd/cwmd/htm\n\n\n	Ramsey-Washington Metro  Watershed Districthttps://www.rwmwd.org\n\n\n	Wild Ones (BRBW)https://www.woldonesbigriverbigwoods.org\n\n\n	Ramsey County Master Gardenershttps://www.ramseymastergardeners.org\n\n\n	Neighborhood Greeninghttps://neighborhoodgreening.org\n\n\n	MN Dragonfly Sochttps://www.mndragonflies.org\n\n\n	MN Native Plant Sochttps://www.mnnps.org\n\n\n	Pollinator Friendly Alliance\nhttps://www.pollinatorfriendly.org/\n\n\n	St Paul Audubon Societyhttps://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/\n\n\n	VLAWMO (Vadnais Lake Area Water Management )https://www.vlawmo.org/
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/landscape-revival-shoreview/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church\, Shoreview\, MN\, 3920 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, 55126
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:20220611T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T100000
DTSTAMP:20220523T020632Z
CREATED:20210517T211126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T020632Z
UID:10000097-1654932600-1654941600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Birding at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)\, Arden Hills  - REGISTRATION CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding at AHATS. A new hard surface one-mile path around Sunfish Lake is scheduled to be completed just in time for our birding enjoyment. If the path is not ready\, we will travel by guided car caravan and practice social distancing at choice stops. The site has lots of prairie and wooded edges for us to explore for their birding potential. \nDIRECTIONS     Driving directions will be included when you receive email confirmation of your registration \nINFORMATION     The site has restricted access.  All vehicles will enter and exit the property together. No sharing of binoculars or scopes will be allowed. Outdoor restrooms are widely spaced IF available. \nREGISTRATION     REGISTRATION CLOSED – Required registration. Attendance is limited to six cars or 20 adults on a first reply\, first served basis. Email Chase Davies your cell phone number and the names of all attendees who will travel in your vehicle \nDIFFICULTY     Easy \nLEADER     Chase Davies  651-246-9754   RockyBirder@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birding-at-the-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-arden-hills/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T130000
DTSTAMP:20220531T140002Z
CREATED:20210322T155726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T140002Z
UID:10000093-1654333200-1654347600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Landscape Revival | Oakdale
DESCRIPTION:Market: 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. \nContact: info.landscape.revival.2022@gmail.com\n\nLandscape Revival Growers\n\n\n\n\n	Landscape Revival2022 Growers\n\n\n\n\n	GrowerWebsiteContact NameContact PhoneContact E-mailEvents*Pre Orders\n\n\n	Sogn Valley Farmsognvalleyfarm.comKarin Jokela(763) 213-4341karin@sognvalleyfarm.combothfollow link on home page\n\n\n	Minnesota Native Landscapesmnlcorp.comChris Stumvoll(763)295-0010ridge.campbell@mnlcorp.combothhttps://mnlcorp.com/product/landscape-revival-oakdale/\n\n\n	chris.stumvoll@mnlcorp.comhttps://mnlcorp.com/product/landscape-revival-shoreview/\n\n\n	Ecoscapes Native Nurseryecoscapes1.comCraig Stark(612) 965-0848craigstark@ecoscapes1.combothdoes not take pre orders\n\n\n	Blazing Star Gardensblazingstargardens.comDustin Demmer(507) 402-8337blazingstargardens@gmail.comOakdalefollow link on home page\n\n\n	Glacial Ridge Growersglacialridgegrowers.comGene Stark(320)634-0136sales@glacridgegrowers.combothdoes not take pre orders\n\n\n	Dragonfly Gardensdragonflygardens.netHans Klug(715)268-7660natives@dragonflygardens.netbothfollow link on home page\n\n\n	(715)544-7219\n\n\n\n\nAll of the growers will be at both events with the exception of Blazing Star Gardens who will attend only the Oakdale event \n\n\nLandscape Revival Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n	EXHIBITORWEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n	Saint Paul Audubon Societyhttps://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/who-we-are/\n\n\n	Humming for Beeshttps://www.hummingforbees.org\n\n\n	MN Horticultural Societyhttps://www.northerngardener.org\n\n\n	Washington Conservation Districthttp:/www.mnwcd.org\n\n\n	Pollinator Friendly Alliancehttps://www.pollinatorfriendly.org\n\n\n	Wild Ones St Croix Oak Savannahttps://stcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org\n\n\n	“Ask a Master Gardener” Washington County Master Gardenershttps://washingtoncountymg.org//\n\n\n	“Monarchs and Milkweed” Washington County Master Gardenershttps://washingtoncountymg.org//\n\n\n	MN Dragonfly Societyhttps://www.mndragonfly.org\n\n\n	MN Native Plant Societyhttps://www.mnnps.org\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/landscape-revival-oakdale/
LOCATION:Oakdale Fire Station #1\, 5000 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, MN\, 55128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220509
DTSTAMP:20220505T200626Z
CREATED:20220127T210136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T200626Z
UID:10000105-1651795200-1652054399@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Warbler Weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed.\nHere are the details to date for Warbler Weekend 2022. \nRegistration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals\, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals\, are required in advance. Watch for further instructions. The registration deadline is April 25. \nAccommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their own reservations. Lake City and Red Wing are closest. \nLocation: Dining Hall\, Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN \nOn-site Information: The usual Bird Board\, Schedule\, and Notices will be posted on information boards in prominent places. Special sightings\, identification of Saturday leaders\, and places to bird will be on a handout available Friday evening and Saturday\, with changes announced during meals. The Warbler Weekend count will be tallied after the Saturday supper. \nSchedule\nFriday\, May 6\n6:30 p.m. Coffee\, cookies and socializing 7:00 p.m. Presentation \nSaturday\, May 7 –\nMeals will be prepared and served by Lake City Kiwanis in the Dining Hall\n8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast. Announcements at 8:45 a.m.\n12:00-12:30 p.m. Lunch. Announcements at 12:45 p.m.\n6:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner. Tally and announcements \nSaturday Birding Walks\nMorning: 6:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nAfternoon: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.\nGather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs for each scheduled walk. Trips depart promptly\, so please be on time. Likely spots and topics are: \n\nFrontenac State Park: Prairie walk\, Sand Point trail\, and overlook\nHok-Si-La north and south\nOld Methodist Camp area\nFrontenac Town Cemetery and town walk\nVilla Maria grounds\nBeginning birder walk\nBirding by car\nBirding by ear\n\nSunday\, May 8\nNo meals or activities are planned for this day. Enjoy birding on your own! \nEvaluation forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to fill out an evaluation form so that we can continue to improve Warbler Weekend.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2022/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip,Special Event
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