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SUMMARY:Happy New Year - In the Company of Eagles
DESCRIPTION:Welcome in the New Year by watching the Eagles at Kap’osia Park in South St. Paul\, Thursday\, January 1\, from 11 am to 2 pm. \nYou are invited to bring in the New Year in the company of over-wintering Bald Eagles. This section of the Mississippi River main channel has open water\, not iced over. Eagles\, gulls\, and waterfowl can be expected. We will learn about the history of Kap’osia Landing. We will discuss scientific information about Eagles and share stories of mystical connections with them. Bring your stories of Eagles to share. \nLocation: Kaposia Landing Park\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South St. Paul\, MN. 55075 \nDirections: Meet at the South end of the parking lot. There is ample parking at the park. \nDifficulty: We will be staying on level\, paved paths. We cannot guarantee the paths will be shoveled. We will stay within a half mile or so from the parking lot. \nInformation: Loaner binoculars and field guides will be available for your use. We hope to have spotting scopes to use too. Dress for the weather and wear boots\, hats\, and mittens. It’s always colder and windier by the River. Port-a-potties are on site. \nLeader: Kiki Sonnen  Kikisonnen@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/ring-in-the-new-year-in-the-company-of-eagles/
LOCATION:Kaposia Landing Park\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South St. Paul\, MN. 55075\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South Saint Paul\, 55075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding
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SUMMARY:National Bird Day At The Refuge
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate National Bird Day by visiting the bird feeders with us at the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center on Wednesday\, January 7. We’ll be there from 10 am to 1 pm. The Visitor Center has a great bird feeder system\, which attracts most of our winter feeder birds. Cardinals\, chickadees\, juncos\, sparrows\, woodpeckers\, and wild turkeys are expected. You can bring a camp stool to sit outside\, watch the birds\, and take in the scenery. Or you can go inside the warm\, welcoming Visitor Center and view the birds through the picture window (note the bird-safe glass). Consider bringing your sketchbook along for added entertainment. \nLocation: The Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at 3815 American Boulevard E.\, Bloomington\, MN 55425. \nDirections: Meet at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking in the Visitor Center parking lot. \nDifficulty: The Visitor Center and the viewing area by the feeders are ADA-compliant. The sidewalks are paved and level. They should be cleared of ice and snow if the weather cooperates. \nInformation: Loaner binoculars and field guides will be available for your use. Dress for the weather. Even if you plan on staying inside the Visitor Center\, it’s always nice to have warm footwear\, hats\, and mittens for the transition from outdoors to indoors. The Visitor Center also has gifts for sale\, taxidermied creatures\, interpretive info on Minnesota wildlife\, and river and forest habitats. Plus the Center has public restrooms. \nLeader: Kiki Sonnen Kikisonnen@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/national-bird-day-at-the-refuge/
LOCATION:MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 3815 American Boulevard\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding
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SUMMARY:Tammah Watts - Keep Looking Up: Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:** Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance **\n** Zoom-Only **\nRegistration Link and Zoom Meeting Info\n\nBirds are beautiful\, funny\, mystical\, and enduring\, just like we are. Like them\, we come in varying colors\, shapes\, and sizes and it is our differences and what we have in common that serve as our greatest strengths. -Tammah Watts  \nJoin Tammah Watts as she weaves together personal story and avian life to reveal the marvelous phenomenon shared among us. This interactive presentation invites the audience to become acquainted\, or perhaps re-acquainted\, with the many benefits one experiences connecting with our feathered friends at home\, in the community\, and beyond. \nLearn about and explore: \n\nthe many benefits of spending time in nature\, and in particular with birds\, for one’s physical and mental health\, and overall well-being\nhow spending time with birds in a mindful way can deepen one’s appreciation for our feathered friends as well as enhance our connection to the natural world\, and to ourselves\nways to develop heightened awareness and acceptance for birding in various settings and capacities from at home to far distant lands and\,\nhow one’s story about life and birds can foster a sense of community that honors what we have in common as well as celebrates our differences\n\nExperience birds in a whole new way wherever you are and whenever you wish- all you have to do is look up\, take notice\, and open your heart and mind. \nTammah Watts (she/her)\, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)\, Certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, California Naturalist\, birder\, and advocate for equitable access to nature\, health\, and mental wellbeing.  \nKEEP LOOKING UP: Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching\, (Hay House)\, is her first book–a narrative memoir and guidebook with contemplative exercises– that chronicles her journey towards healing by meaningfully connecting with birds.  \nTammah serves on regional and national boards dedicated to conservation and environmental stewardship including Audubon CA\, San Diego Bird Alliance and Cornell Lab of Ornithology Project FeederWatch + DISES Dayer Lab Project.  \nShe is an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor at a local college where she supports student mental health and personal development across the lifespan and integrates mindfulness and nature therapy.  \nTammah is passionate about collaborating with diverse groups and organizations to advance environmental\, social and intergenerational justice\, amplify community belonging\, and foster healing connections between people and the natural world.  \nHer work and perspective have been featured in a variety of media outlets\, including The New York Times\, Therapy for Black Girls\, Ray Brown’s Talkin’ Birds\, Washington Post\, The Bird Joy Podcast\, and Psychology Today and has included being a speaker for Biggest Week In American Birding\, Birdability Week\, San Diego Bird Festival\, Black Birders Week and Wild Bird Feeding Institute\, among other venues.  \nShe lives in San Diego\, California\, with her husband\, Harrison\, and their little dog Sophie Cat\, all the while trying to combat empty-nest syndrome by visiting (and birding) with their children and grandchildren whenever possible.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/tammah-watts-keep-looking-up-your-guide-to-the-powerful-healing-of-birdwatching/
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \nPhoto Credit – Michael Cassella/Audubon Images
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-12/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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