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SUMMARY:Urban Trees and Birds\, Frogtown Park and Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to this unique urban farm site to observe and identify birds and trees\, and to consider their interactions. You’ll learn some basic tree identification tips\, the importance of our urban tree canopy and what Frogtown Green  is doing to add trees to their neighborhood. \nDIRECTIONS     Meet at the parking lot next to the greenhouse on the top of the hill. \nINFORMATION     Bring binoculars\, bird guide and tree guide if you have them. \nREGISTRATION     None required \nDIFFICULTY     Easy – Mostly paved\, less than .5 mile \nLEADERS     Kathy Robbins 651-636-6475  Krobbins@umn.edu  and  Cathy  Croghan \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/urban-trees-and-birds-frogtown-park-and-farm/
LOCATION:Frogtown Park and Farm\, 946 Minnehaha Ave. W.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bruce Vento Trail & Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul Audubon Society joins with Friends of Swede Hollow http://www.friendsofswedehollow.net/    and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County https://friendsoftheparks.org/  to offer this opportunity to stroll along a portion of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail  https://www.traillink.com/trail/bruce-vento-regional-trail/  Learn the history of the land\, the Trail\, and current activities to save this important corridor from transit development. Along the way we’ll look for some summer birds. Beginners are most welcome. \nSUGGESTIONS      Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars can be borrowed from the leader. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Water and bug spray advised. \nREGISTRATION    None. \nDIRECTIONS    Meet at the Bergeron Pass Marker (44.9849102\, -93.0455361) on the corner of English St. And Arlington Ave E.  Street parking available along the east side of English St. \nDIFFICULTY     Level pathway both paved and natural areas. Route approximately 1.5 miles. \nLEADER/S     Kathy Sidles  651-233-6804   kesid@aol.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bruce-vento-trail-and-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Bergeron Pass Marker\, 1301 Arlington Ave E\, St Paul\, 55106
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird  -  Carlos Avery WMA
DESCRIPTION:9067-7801 205th Ave NE\, Wyoming\, MN 55092   \nSunday\, August 20\, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM   \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 (top hotspot on eBird for Anoka). Landscape includes lakes\, small woods\, wetlands\, and open grassland.  A hybrid or street bike that can handle gravel roads\, or a mountain bike\, is recommended (racing style\, skinny tires probably not best here). \nLOCATION     WMA map: https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/wahma/attachments/7672/public?1571761180 \nDIRECTIONS     Meet in the Carlos Avery North Loop Parking Area. This is where 205th Ave NE meets Wyoming Road.    45.341380434033844\, -93.0717141694866. \nGEAR     Bring a bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, lunch\, sunscreen\, and water. Scope optional\, but could be useful. Leader will bring scope and first aid kit. \nREGISTRATION     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    Several miles. Terrain is mostly flat and area uncrowded\, but roads are gravel and can be rutted or muddy.  As group will hear and see many birds\, riding pace is relaxed and stops frequent. Birders and bicyclists of all levels\, including newbies\, are most welcome to join. \nLEADER     Sherry Gray      sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-carlos-avery-wma/
LOCATION:Carlos Avery North Loop Parking Lot\, 9067 - 7801 205th Ave NE\, Wyoming\, MN\, 55092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Beginning Birding at Crosby Farm Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:2595 Crosby Farm Rd\, St. Paul\, MN 55116 \nSaturday August 26\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM \nSt. Paul Audubon is once again partnering with the St. Paul Library to offer a beginning birding field trip. Come and learn about birding\, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. Mostly come to have some late summer fun outdoors. \nDIRECTIONS     Southwest of downtown St. Paul off Shepard Rd. Meet in the parking lot. \nINFORMATION      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 an app already installed. Indicate at registration if you would like to use a pair of loaner binoculars. \nREGISTRATION    Registration required  and limited to 15 participants \nDIFFICULTY     Variety of natural surfaces\, generally level terrain\, approximately 2 miles \nLEADERS      Linda Whyte  651-815-7045  and  Cathy Croghan
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-birding-at-crosby-farm-regional-park/
LOCATION:Crosby Farm Regional Park\, 2595 Crosby Farm Rd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird along the Mississippi River Levee on the Robert Piram Trail
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 27\, 8:00 AM t0 12:00 PM \nDiscover the fun of birding from a bicycle along a flat\, paved trail along the Mississippi River\, from Harriet Island and the Saint Paul Airport past the Pigs Eye Island SNA Heron Rookery to Kaposia Landing (2.6 miles one way)\, the Rock Island Swing Bridge (7.8 mi\, one way)\, and also connecting to Dakota County trials that lead to Lilydale or Thompson Parks or Simon’s Ravine. all of which are prime birding locations for Ramsey and Dakota Counties. Landscape is mostly river side\, with option to visit small urban woods\, a ravine\, and/or riverine wetlands. \nLOCATION     Map:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DrPc80Yv-w4WpsSQhy9GxWkOmL6sWQBu/view \nDIRECTIONS     We will start at either Harriet Island or the Saint Paul Airport (south side). \nGEAR     Bring bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, sunscreen\, snacks and water. Scope is optional\, but could be useful for locating birds on Pigs Eye Island across the river. Leader will bring a scope and first aid kit. \nREGISTRATION     Required 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     Some side trails might have hills\, but route is mostly river levee flat. Route to Swing Bridge might include a few blocks of on-street riding. As group will hear and see many birds\, riding pace is relaxed. Birders and bicyclists of all levels\, including newbies\, are most welcome to join. See distance description above. \nLEADER     Sherry Gray  sherrygray@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bike-bird-along-the-mississippi-river-levee-on-the-robert-piram-trail/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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