May 31: Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 Dale Street N., Roseville, MN 55113 The Nature Center features an extensive boardwalk and trails that circle through 52 acres of marsh, prairie and hardwoods. DIRECTIONS From the intersection of Snelling Avenue North and County Rd C West travel 2 miles east to Dale Street N. Turn right […]
This private 20-acre homestead located just north of Scandia. The site includes a terrific variety of habitat (hardwood, prairie, wetland, open water, bog) as well as bird feeders that are bound to run up the day’s bird count. For those who are interested, our hosts will top off the field trip with a demonstration of […]
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: 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. Contact: [email protected] Landscape Revival Exhibitors All of the growers will be at both events with the […]
June 7: Afton State Park, 50th Street S Parking Lot, Afton, MN 55001 The Park has a rich variety of habitats and the target bird for this trip is the Dickcissel. Note: trip starts at the 50th Street Parking Lot. DIRECTIONS Take 94 west from St. Paul to exit MN-95 S/Manning Ave S (exit 253). […]
Join us for birding at AHATS. A new hard surface one-mile path around Sunfish Lake is scheduled to be completed just in time for our birding enjoyment. If the path is not ready, we will travel by guided car caravan and practice social distancing at choice stops. The site has lots of prairie and wooded […]
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: 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. Contact: [email protected] Landscape Revival Growers All of the growers will be at both events with the […]
All Tuesday Walks are from 7:00 to 9:00 am and rated easy unless noted. No registration needed. Meet at the sites. Bring water, insect repellant and field guide. Contact Leaders only if you need additional information. June 14: Battle Creek Park, 2301 Lower Afton Rd., Maplewood, MN 55119 We’ll walk about 15 minutes to […]
PT(#1) Fish Creek Prairie This is the first of three Prairie Tuesday evening walks to highlight numerous bird-native plant interactions. All are easy walks unless noted. Bring your binoculars, a 10-power magnifier (or borrow one from Chase) and consider a camera and bug repellent. Wear closed-toe shoes with socks above the ankle. Usually no toilet […]
This is the first of three great Birding Summer Style trips offered at a variety of days and times. Why? Summer birding is more relaxed and presents possibilities for observing different behaviors once birds are settled on family territories. Birders have opportunities for lingering identifications with group interaction at a summer-time relaxed pace. The slower […]
