Kara Snow will present “The Breeding Ecology of Boreal Chickadees in Northern Minnesota.” Kara 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 […]

Rebecca Heisman will discuss her book "Flight Paths - How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration." ** THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATION ** We've all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever […]

 Dominant science's impact on Indigenous peoples in historical and contemporary contexts ** THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATION ** Dr. 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 […]

Storytelling that honors our bird relatives - Birds of Ojibwe Legends Change in Venue **Zoom Only** Winter 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 […]

Tim Mitchell will present “The Road to Recovery? Roadside Habitat for Pollinators.” Habitat 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 […]