BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Saint Paul Bird Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Saint Paul Bird Alliance
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20251213T172513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T124158Z
UID:10000403-1773342000-1773347400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Hope Flanagan - Ojibwe Legends of our Insect World
DESCRIPTION:Ojibwe Legends of our Insect World\nMarch 12 – 7 pm\nAŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\n1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nIn-Person ONLY – No Registration Needed \nCo-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nWinter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota. Many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our natural world\, and Hope will share some of her favorites with us. \nHope Flanagan is an elder who has taught and worked in the Twin Cities Native Community since the late 1970s. She is a long-time Community Outreach and cultural teacher at Dream of Wild Health. Before that\, Hope taught in an Ojibwe Immersion classroom for 10 years and served as a storyteller for Minneapolis Public Schools. She teaches about plants and wild plant gathering and is also a leader for Urban Bird Collective walks. \nDream of Wild Health – https://dreamofwildhealth.org/ \nUrban Bird Collective – https://urbanbirdcollective.org/ \nThis presentation will be in-person only – no Zoom or Recording
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/hope-flanagan-ojibwe-legends/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HopeF.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20250903T174052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T214158Z
UID:10000395-1765479600-1765485000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Why “YOU” are not like a bird - Stan Tekiela - This Event is Full
DESCRIPTION:This Event is FULL \nIn Person Only – No Cost but Reservations Required  \nCo-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nWe often compare our human bodies and senses (such as eyesight\, hearing\, digestion\, reproduction\, and more) and project what we think we know onto birds and their behavior. In this fun\, yet in-depth presentation\, Stan walks us through why we are almost always wrong when we compare ourselves to the birds. His extensive knowledge of bird biology is presented in his usual humorous\, accessible manner. \nNaturalist\, wildlife photographer\, and author Stan Tekiela is the creator of the popular state-specific field guides\, including Birds of Minnesota\, Wildflowers of Minnesota\, and Trees of Minnesota. Over the past four decades\, Stan has authored more than 200 field guides\, nature appreciation books\, and wildlife audio CDs for nearly every state in the nation\, presenting many species of birds\, mammals\, reptiles and amphibians\, trees\, wildflowers\, and cacti. \nWith a Bachelor of Science in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and more than 40 years as an active professional naturalist\, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and has received national and regional awards for his books and photographs. He is also a well-known columnist and radio personality; his syndicated column appears in over 20 newspapers\, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on several Midwest radio stations. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and Canon Professional Services along with many other professional organizations.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/why-you-are-not-like-a-bird-stan-tekiela/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/StanT.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20250308T143445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T090311Z
UID:10000365-1746730800-1746736200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Lee Pfannmuller - The Breeding Birds of Minnesota - Board Elections
DESCRIPTION:The Breeding Birds of Minnesota – the Work and the Science \nIn-Person & \nZOOM LINK \nLee will provide an inside look into the creation and importance of The Breeding Birds of Minnesota.  This book is the first comprehensive and in-depth assessment of Minnesota’s breeding birds in nearly a century. One of the most valuable aspects of the Atlas was that over 700 birders from all walks of life surveyed every corner of the state. The Atlas provides each species’ life history and seasonal status\, migration\, foods consumed\, nest structure\, name origin\, habitat\, population\, and conservation status. \nLee A. Pfannmuller served as the state planning coordinator and interim executive director of Audubon Minnesota. She was also director of the Division of Ecological Resources at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\, where she worked for fifteen years with the Nongame Wildlife Program\, the Natural Heritage Program\, the Scientific and Natural Areas Programs\, and the Division of Minerals. \nBoard Elections – May 8th @ Chapter Meeting \nWe will hold Board of Directors elections at the May 8th chapter meeting. Members (local and national) present at the meeting can vote for the following slate of candidates. If you are interested in serving on the board\, you can send us a note\, and we will ask for nominations from the floor at the May 8th meeting. We hope to see you there. \nIf you would like to learn more about each candidate\, you can click here. \nKiki Sonnen                     President \nDebbie Brown                 Vice President \nNeil Carlson                    Treasurer \nAmanda Rice                  Secretary \nMonica Bryand               Board Member \nLucas Lin                         Board Member \nCraig Cox                         Board Member \nOwen Stefanich              Board Member
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/lee-pfannmuller-breeding-birds/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Breeding-Birds.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20250309T134939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T132732Z
UID:10000366-1744311600-1744317000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Jackie Fallon - Continuing the Work! 40 Years of Peregrine Research
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the Work!  40 Years of Peregrine Research – Jackie Fallon\nZOOM LINK \nThe remarkable success of the peregrine falcon recovery program is one of the most highly celebrated restoration efforts of the 20th Century. With more than a 70% decline throughout its global range\, the species was on the fast track to potential extinction\, especially in the lower 48 states. Thankfully\, falconers created a captive breeding program that was able to produce over 7000 falcons. Within 30 years’ time\, the species was declared recovered in North America. Today\, the peregrine falcon has expanded their range and surpassed historical population levels to a level no one could have possibly imagined. Fallon will discuss the history\, process\, and monitoring discoveries such as fecundity\, migration\, density\, and adaptability to an ever-changing landscape.  \n Jacquelyn Fallon is the VP of Field Operations for the Midwest Peregrine Society and MN state coordinator. She has been involved with peregrine falcon monitoring and research since 1988\, focusing on population fluctuations and human-peregrine conflict mitigation. Jackie has nearly 35 years of experience with endangered species programs and restoration efforts\, primarily canids and raptors. She has a BS in Biology from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon\, IA. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/jackie-fallon-peregrine/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Perigrain.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20250116T150337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T193625Z
UID:10000352-1741892400-1741897800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Hope Flanagan - Insects & Plants of Ojibwe Legends
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling that honors our insect and plant relatives – Insects and Plants of Ojibwe Legends \nIn-Person ONLY \nWinter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota. Many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our Insect and Plant relatives\, and Hope will share some of her favorites with us. \nHope Flanagan is an elder who has taught and worked in the Twin Cities Native Community since the late 1970s. She is a long-time Community Outreach and cultural teacher at Dream of Wild Health. Before that\, Hope taught in an Ojibwe Immersion classroom for ten years and was a storyteller for Minneapolis Public Schools. She teaches about plants and wild plant gathering and is also an Urban Bird Collective walk leader. \nDream of Wild Health – https://dreamofwildhealth.org/ \nUrban Bird Collective – https://urbanbirdcollective.org/ \nThis presentation will be in-person only – no Zoom or Recording
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/speaker-series-hope-flanagan-plants-insects-of-ojibwe-legends/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hopeflanagan2-2-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20241009T182039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T151548Z
UID:10000345-1731610800-1731616200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Birding Honduras
DESCRIPTION:Gregg Severson Presents – Birding Honduras \nHonduras is a gem of neotropical birding\, with many fantastic locations and stunning birds. However\, despite this abundant natural beauty\, it is less established for ecotourism than places like Costa Rica or Colombia. I will talk about Honduras as a destination\, focusing on how birders can contribute to building birding tourism for the future and supporting the up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are making things happen in Honduras. \nWhile not my day job\, I am a bird guide for my small company\, Birding with Gregg. In the winter months\, I primarily guide in Sax-Zim Bog on the weekends\, and I am expanding into international guiding. I co-organize the Minneapolis Birds and Beers and Minnesota Global Birders groups. \nZoom Link \nPhoto Credit: Tracey Kidston/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-birding-honduras/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Aud_APA-2012_Scarlet-Macaw_25256-195939_Photo-Tracey-Kidston-Web-size.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20240812T133657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T195846Z
UID:10000339-1728586800-1728592200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Chimney Swift Conservation and Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Mags Rheude and Mags Edwards present “Chimney Swift Conservation and Community Engagement.” Mags Rheude\, a biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, will introduce the Twin Cities Urban Bird Treaty Program and their research on the efficacy of free-standing chimney swift towers in the Twin Cities. The Twin Cities hosts over 70 freestanding swift towers\, built 10+ years ago during a conservation effort supported by Audubon chapters\, Boy Scouts\, and other civic groups.  \nThe Twin Cities UBT group examined if towers were still present\, monitored\, and used by Chimney Swifts. Mags Edwards\, Community Science Program Coordinator with the Minnesota DNR\, will discuss the group’s recommendations in light of these results and the group’s current focus on community engagement with Chimney Swifts. This includes the development of a survey tool to crowdsource existing nests and roost sites\, promoting community swift sits\, and engaging with property owners to preserve existing sites.  \nZOOM LINK \nPhoto Credit: Ben Cvengros/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-chimney-swifts/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Aud_APA-2019_Chimney-Swift_A1_7767-1_Photo-Ben-Cvengros-thumb.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20240812T133242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T211557Z
UID:10000338-1726167600-1726173000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | John Gregor - Birds of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:John Gregor\, ColdSnap Photography\, presents “The Birds of Mexico.” John Gregor\, who has 45 years of professional photography experience and lives part of the year in Mexico\, will show the variety of birds found in Mexico and talk about where the best birding spots are\, how to locate birds in the wild\, and tips on getting the best photographs.  \nGregor has owned and operated ColdSnap Photography for more than 30 years. He has a BA from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s of Education through St. Scholastica College\, emphasizing photographic literacy. He leads tours and conducts workshops in the U.S. and beyond.  \nCome for an evening of stunning photography and pick up a tip or two!  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-birds-of-mexico/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Johns-Portrait.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20240323T144406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T230826Z
UID:10000310-1715281200-1715286600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS - Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-wta/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20221202T183159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T192741Z
UID:10000217-1715014800-1715020200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Saint Paul Audubon Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Saint Paul Audubon Society board meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the first Monday of every month\, September through May. The meetings are open to all members\, but please email us at general@saintpaulbirdalliance.org to let us know you are coming. The meeting rooms have limited space\, and we want to ensure we can accommodate you. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/spas-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20240323T143413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T143413Z
UID:10000309-1712862000-1712867400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | The Road to Recovery?  Roadsides Habitat for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Tim Mitchell will present “The Road to Recovery? Roadside Habitat for Pollinators.” \nHabitat 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 the risk of pollution for butterflies along roadsides and how Minnesota can cost-effectively improve roadside revegetation efforts for pollinators. \nTim Mitchell:  Research Scientist\, Department of Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior\, University of Minnesota \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-roadside-pollinator/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/roadside-monarch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20231109T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T172529Z
UID:10000291-1702580400-1702585800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | The Breeding Ecology of Boreal Chickadees in Northern Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Kara Snow will present “The Breeding Ecology of Boreal Chickadees in Northern Minnesota.” \nKara 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 on this species are unknown\, and critical knowledge gaps in their life history related explicitly to nestling ecology exist.  \nShe examined the effects of fragmentation on Boreal Chickadee food availability\, nestling growth rates\, nestling body condition\, and provisioning rates. She also modeled nest survival concerning landscape\, patch\, and nest site scale metrics of fragmentation. Kara found evidence that fragmentation negatively impacts nest survival\, nestling growth rates\, and food availability. \nKara Snow works Natural Resources Research Institute on a research project about Tree Swallows.  She has an Undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-the-breeding-ecology-of-boreal-chickadees-in-northern-minnesota/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/KaraSnow-e1699560367650.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20230906T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T161716Z
UID:10000285-1697050800-1697056200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Distribution and Ecology of Fishers in Southern Minnesota.
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Ecologist Michael Joyce will present “Distribution and Ecology of Fishers in Southern Minnesota.”  \nFishers are cryptic forest carnivores in the weasel family native to Minnesota. They have expanded their range in Minnesota over the last two decades\, moving into southern Minnesota\, including the greater Twin Cities Metro area. Michael will discuss a general history of fishers in Minnesota\, summarize recent sightings\, and discuss preliminary results from a new study to learn about fisher ecology and population status in southern Minnesota. \nMichael Joyce is a wildlife ecologist at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth. He has been studying wildlife in northern Minnesota over the last 12 years. His research focuses broadly on wildlife ecology\, conservation\, and management\, emphasizing understanding human activities’ effects on wildlife populations and communities. \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82173638839 \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-distribution-and-ecology-of-fishers-in-southern-minnesota/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/P2_Fisher.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20230906T152531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T154249Z
UID:10000284-1694718000-1694723400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Stories from a "POC" Environmentalist
DESCRIPTION:Kao Thao\, Minnesota State Park Naturalist\, will present “Stories from a POC Environmentalist.”  \nKao believes that we\, as Minnesotans\, are fortunate to have abundant parks and wildlife spaces supported by some of the best environmental protection practices in the nation. In addition to telling stories of his own experiences as a person of color (POC) working as an environmentalist\, he will highlight how Minnesota’s increasing diversity is a strength that can continue to improve the enjoyment and protection of our environment. \nKao Thao graduated from the University of Minnesota with a combined degree in Computer Graphics and Fisheries/Wildlife. He says that being one of the few POC environmentalists in Minnesota has its rewards and challenges. “I was born in Laos during the Vietnam War and spent my first eight years living and running through the jungles before crossing the Mekong River to Thailand.” During these years\, I remember seeing how we depended on nature for survival. As a Park Naturalist in the late ’90s\, I was the first Southeast Asian Naturalist in the nation. Now\, I want all Minnesotans to understand how important it is to protect our planet’s limited resources and recruit more people of color to the outdoors. \nThe presentation will also be available via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88921240287 \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-stories-from-a-poc-environmentalist/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/P1_KaoThao-Cropped.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T164035Z
UID:10000123-1683831600-1683837000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Heather Holm\, Pollinator Conservationist and Author\, “Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity”
DESCRIPTION:Heather Holm\, Pollinator Conservationist and Author\, “Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity” \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. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-05-11/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Heather-Holm-landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T134121Z
UID:10000122-1681412400-1681417800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Michael North\, DNR Brainerd\, “Characteristics of Woodpecker Nest Trees in Minnesota”
DESCRIPTION:Michael North\, DNR Brainerd\, “Characteristics of Woodpecker Nest Trees in Minnesota” \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. \nThis will be an in-person meeting only.  The hybrid remote option will not be available. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2023-04-13/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ATEC-Entrance.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T220758Z
UID:10000121-1678388400-1678393800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Anthony Hauck\, National Audubon Conservation Ranch Program
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Hauck\, National Audubon Conservation Ranch Program \n\n“Birds\, Beef\, and a Better Climate.” Traditional conservation approaches have failed to stem the continued loss of native grasslands and the precipitous decline of grassland birds\, now estimated to be a 53% population decline since the first Earth Day. Nearly 70% of grassland species are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Audubon Conservation Ranching\, the National Audubon Society’s novel\, market-based approach to grassland bird conservation\, is working at the intersection of wildlife\, food\, people\, and climate to slow these trends.  Anthony will talk about the Audubon Conservation Ranching’s certification program\, which yields on-the-ground habitat results as well as the Audubon Certified bird-friendly seal that helps consumers recognize beef and bison products that originated on lands managed for birds and biodiversity. Grasslands also keep more carbon in the ground and capture it in plants\, reducing carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.  The bottom line: What’s good for grassland birds is also good for climate change mitigation. \nAnthony has dedicated his career to conservation communications. Before joining Audubon he served at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\, and prior to that\, Pheasants Forever. He’s proud to call the prairie home\, with grassland and agricultural roots along the Minnesota and South Dakota border. His love for birds took flight at Salt Lake\, a historic prairie basin and birding destination bordered by both states. \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-2-2023-03-09/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AnthonyHauck-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T172941Z
UID:10000120-1675969200-1675974600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Stephanie Schmidt\, International Crane Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Schmidt\, International Crane Foundation \n\nPresentation Streaming from Baraboo\, Wisconsin\nJoin us in-person or via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/86703578381 \nFebruary 9: “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population.” In the 1940s\, Whooping Cranes\, once native to Minnesota\, faced near extinction as a result of increased threats from habitat loss\, hunting\, and more. It wasn’t until 2001 that Whooping Cranes returned to the eastern U.S. following a collaborative reintroduction program led by the International Crane Foundation (ICF). Today around 76 Whooping Cranes make up this population\, and a few individuals have made their way into Minnesota each year. Stephanie will talk about what the ICF and crane conservation partners are doing to safeguard their future. Following her presentation\, you will be able to identify Whooping Cranes by sight and sound\, understand the historic threats towards Whooping Cranes that led to their decline\, know the ins and outs of the reintroduction program and the current work crane conservation partners are doing to protect cranes in Minnesota and throughout their flyways\, and find out how you can be an ambassador for cranes in Minnesota. \nStephanie grew up in the Kettle Moraine area in southeastern Wisconsin\, a region known for its many Sandhill Cranes\, which ignited her early love for birds\, wetlands\, and nature. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and her master’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign. \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-2-2023-02-09/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Stephanie-Schmidt.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T195904Z
UID:10000119-1673550000-1673555400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Dr. Jesus Pinto Ledezma UM “Remote sensing of plants and birds”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jesus N. Pinto-Ledezma will present “Harnessing Bird and Remote Sensing Data to Understand Biodiversity Change Over Space and Time.”\nBiodiversity is changing due to alterations in climate and human activities at rates only comparable to the fossil record\, and understanding the processes that drive and maintain the composition and structure of ecological communities is a critical challenge for biologists. Additionally\, species – the primary unit of analysis in ecology and evolution – are changing their distributions\, affecting how biologists understand and study biodiversity. \nPinto-Ledezma will talk about harnessing bird and remote sensing data for biodiversity assessments that allow us to go beyond the use of static data sets and perform a more realistic evaluation of the factors that determine species distribution and assemblage composition\, to enhance effective management strategies and conservation actions. He will talk about how ecological communities assemble over time and the processes that drive and maintain the bird diversity we see today\, about using Geolocators to help understand migration\, and about how we can integrate bird observations and remote sensing data to advance modeling approaches to better understand the associations between species and their habitats. \nJesus Pinto-Ledezma is a Presidential Fellow in the Department of Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He is an evolutionary ecologist and is particularly interested in understanding geographical patterns of biodiversity\, the structure of ecological communities\, and the underlying mechanisms that drive\, maintain\, and alter such patterns. His work focuses on terrestrial systems\, with a focus on avifauna and vascular plants but also other groups. He integrates evolutionary and ecological theories of biodiversity and develops methodological advances to unveil processes acting in concert at different temporal and spatial scales. The ultimate aim of his work is to apply insights about the onset of biodiversity patterns to inform conservation and management responses to ongoing global change and biodiversity loss.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2023-01-12/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_hyacinth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T191501Z
UID:10000118-1670526000-1670531400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting | Tom Gable\, UM Voyageurs Wolf Project
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series – Dr. Tom Gable – Wolf Researcher\nDecember 8 – Monthly Chapter Meeting In-Person @ 7:00 p.m.\nFeaturing Tom Gamble\, Lead researcher for the Voyageurs Wolf Project\nJoin us In Person\nThe December chapter meeting will take place in-person in Room 207 of the new Aŋpétu Téča Education Center in Roseville\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville. December 8’s meeting will include special recognition of Richard Newmark\, a long-serving volunteer. \n“Studying the Secret Life of Wolves in the Northwoods”\nBerry-eating\, fish-hunting\, beaver-ambushing wolves?? The Voyageurs Wolf Project was started to address one of the biggest knowledge gaps in wolf ecology: what do wolves do during the summer in forested ecosystems? Despite decades of research\, the answer to this question has remained elusive due to the difficulties of studying wolves during the summer.  With the help of advanced GPS-tracing technology and remote video cameras\, the Voyageurs Wolf Project has been able to get an unprecedented look at the summer ecology of wolves in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem in Northern Minnesota. This research has revealed new aspects of wolf hunting behavior and shown just how variable wolf diets during the summer are. In Dr. Gable’s presentation\, you will learn about the complex and fascinating lives of wolves in the Northwoods and literally see for yourself (from remote video footage) how these elusive wolves make a living. \nDr. Tom Gable is the project lead for the Voyageurs Wolf Project and he recently completed his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota.  He has been studying wolves in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem since 2014 when he started his master’s degree at Northern Michigan University. He is particularly fascinated by wolf-beaver interactions and his graduate work was focused on trying to understand this predator-prey dynamic. Much of Gable’s early interest in wolves stemmed from encountering wolf tracks\, kills\, and the occasional wolf while exploring the wild places around his family’s cabin just outside of Killarney Provincial Park\, Ontario\, during the winter.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2-2022-12-08/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gabel_Wolf_Voyagers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013014
CREATED:20220801T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T192049Z
UID:10000115-1662663600-1662669000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Al-Laurie-Hein-Visitor-Center.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR