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SUMMARY:Landscape Revival | Lake Elmo
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. \n9am-1pm + Food Truck \n\n\n2024 Landscape Revival Growers/Vendors\n\n\n\n\n	Growers/Vendors\n\n\n\n\n	Grower/VendorWebsiteContact NameContact PhoneContact E-mail\n\n\n	Blazing Star Gardens\n(Takes Pre Orders)blazingstargardens.comDustin Demmer(507) 402-8337blazingstargardens@gmail.com\n\n\n	Dragonfly Gardensdragonflygardens.netHans Klug(715) 268-7660\, (715) 544-7219natives@dragonflygardens.net\n\n\n	Ecoscapes Nativeecoscapes1.comCraig Stark(612) 965-0848craigstark@ecoscapes1.com\n\n\n	Minnesota Native Landscapes\n(Takes pre orders)\nhttp://tinyurl.com/czhxzt9mnlcorp.comChris Stumvoll(763) 295-0010chris.stumvoll@mnlcorp.com\n\n\n	Northern Hollernorthernholler.comPreston DrumNApreston@northernholler.com\n\n\n	Garden Variety Artgardenvarietyart.comHolley Wlodarczky612-244-1227holly@gardenvarietyart.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Landscape Revival Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n	EXHIBITORWEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n	Blue Thumb/Lawns to Legumesbluethumb.org\n\n\n	Minnesota Dragonfly Societymndragonfly.org\n\n\n	Minnesota Horticultural Societynortherngardener.org\n\n\n	Pollinator Friendly Alliancepollinatorfriendly.org/about-us\n\n\n	U of M Bee Squadbeelab.umn.edu/bee-squad\n\n\n	Washington Conservation Districtwww.mnwcd.org\n\n\n	Washington County\nMaster Gardeners - Monarchs & Pollinatorswashingtoncountymg.org\n\n\n	Xercesxerces.org\n\n\n	Wild Ones St Croix Oak Savannastcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org\n\n\n	Saint Paul BIrd Alliancesaintpaulbirdalliance.org\n\n\n	Bird City Stillwater/SSMN orgsustainablestillwatermn.org\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/landscape-revival-lake-elmo-2024/
LOCATION:5825 Kelvin Ave N\, Lake Elmo\, MN 55042\, 5825 Kelvin Ave N\, Lake Elmo\, MN 55042\, Lake Elmo\, 55042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Nesting Areas and related happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)
DESCRIPTION:4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN \nJune 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. We will be birding in a guided car caravan\, stopping at choice locations. The site has lots of prairie and wooded edges for us to explore for their birding potential. \nDIRECTIONS     Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) on to Ben Franklin St; immediately take first right into parking area; immediately take another right hand turn onto short driveway leading to front (east side) of building. Park near the entry doors of 4761 Hamline Ave N.\, Arden Hills\, MN. We will gather in the parking lot. 45.084303078802584\, -93.15795346045763    \nINFORMATION     The site has restricted access.  Be prepared to ride in a car caravan with 4 individuals per vehicle. All caravan vehicles will enter and exit the property together. \nREGISTRATION     Registration required. Attendance is limited to 20 adults on a first reply\, first served basis. Email Chase Davies ( RockyBirder@gmail.com)  your mobile phone number with the names of individuals in your party. PLEASE report any changes in numbers as soon as learned so Wait Listed hopefuls can enjoy this opportunity. \nDIFFICULTY     Ride in car caravan\, get in and out of vehicles\, walk short distances from vehicles in car caravan. Outdoor toilets are very widely spaced across the site. \nLEADERS:     Mary Lee\, AHATS Envir. Protection Specialist        Chase Davies 651-246- 9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com       Greg Burnes
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/nesting-areas-and-related-happenings-at-the-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-2/
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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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird  -  Rice Creek Chain of Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Our Bike & Bird roster is growing! This year there will be 3 Friday morning trips (May 31\, June 14\, June 28) and  5 Sunday morning trips (June 2\, June 23\, July 14\, August 4\, September 15) – All led by Sherry Gray. \nJune 14: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes\, start will be at Wargo Nature Center (https://www.anokacountyparks.com/wargo-nature-center)\, 7701 Main Street\, Lino Lakes\, MN 55038 (45.1822288920191\, -93.08538891627603)  (This will require a parks pass for Anoka Co. parks). \nDIFFICULTY     Route is level and paved\, mostly off-road bike trail (shared with peds). Numerous wetlands\, wooded areas\, two lakes\, and several small grasslands are on the route. \nINFORMATION     Bring bicycle\, helmet\, binoculars\, snacks\, sunscreen and water. Leader will bring a 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.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bird-bike-rice-creek-chain-of-lakes/
LOCATION:Wargo Nature Center\, 7701 Main St\, Lino Lakes\, MN 55038\, Lino Lakes\, 55038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Carpenter Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55003  \nSunday\, June 16\, 8-10 AM  \nCarpenter is a beautiful nature park on a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River. We will explore a variety of habitats looking for late migratory warblers and summer residents\, and adapt our route based on conditions and what is being seen in the park. \nDIRECTIONS     From St Paul\, take US-10 E/US-61 S to 120th St S in Cottage Grove. Turn left onto 120th St S\, go .7 mi \, 120th St S turns right and becomes Morgan Ave S\, go 0.2 mi. Turn left onto 122nd St S\, go 1.5 mi. Turn right onto St Croix Scenic Bywy/St Croix Trail S\, go 0.5 mi. Turn left\, go 0.2 mi. Meet at the Visitor Center. 44.767646\, -92.814577    Note: Google Maps will route you to a nearby field\, not to the meeting site. \nINFORMATION     Please bring your binoculars and bird book. If you need binoculars\, email Greg before the trip and he will bring an extra pair for you. \nRESGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     The paths are either paved or wood chip with moderate hills. About 1.5 miles. \nLEADER      Greg Burnes  gburnes@comcast.net  612-205-3071 and Jessie Eckroad Jessie@carpenternaturecenter.org \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/carpenter-nature-center/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St. Croix trails S\, Hastings MN\, 12805 St. Croix Trails S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55003\, 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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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-8/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Bobolinks at Battle Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:The Battle Creek Grassland is a critical nesting area which we have been working to preserve.  It is next to Battle Creek Park\, managed by Corrections\, with restricted public access.  Contingent on Corrections approval\, we will carpool from the park into a restricted area where we hope to hear and see Bobolinks\, Henslow’s Sparrows and other grassland birds. One way to prep for this walk is to watch  From Bobolinks to Blue Jays – Bird at Battle Creek    This trip is offered in collaboration with  Friends of Maplewood Nature \nDIRECTIONS    Meet in the South Battle Creek parking lot. From I-94 E take exit 246B for McKnight Rd S.\, go 0.2 mi. Merge onto McKnight Rd S\, go 1.2 mi.  Turn left (east) onto Lower Afton\, go 0.2 mile\, turn left into the South Battle Creek Parking lot. 44.933382\, -92.999838   ATTN: Details for this trip may change. Check SPAS website before attending. \nINFORMATION     Venue website: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/battle-creek-regional-park   \nREGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     Contingent on Corrections approval to carpool\, this will be an easy walk on a flat unpaved trail.  Porta-potty at the parking lot in Battle creek Park. \nLEADER    John Zakelj  jzakelj@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bobolinks-at-battle-creek-park/
LOCATION:Battle Creek Park – South Battle Creek Parking Lot\, 2301 Lower Afton Rd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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