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Archive for December, 2009
Wild Ones Spring Conference 2010
Monday, December 14th, 2009Design with Nature – Creating healthy communities above and below ground
Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Roseville, 2540 North Cleveland Ave., Roseville
The St. Croix Oak Savanna and Twin Cities chapters of “Wild Ones” are partnering with the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MASLA), and “Blue Thumb-Planting for Clean Water” to present noted speakers Douglas Tallamy, Ed Plaster, Welby Smith, and Evelyn Hadden speaking about creating healthy communities above and below ground. Our experts will share the latest research in designing beneficial habitats using native plants to provide essential support for insects, birds, and wildlife. Also featured are exhibitors from native plant nurseries, natural landscape designers, and environmental organizations. Please join us for an exciting day of ideas in preparation for spring.
Space is limited so sign up early. For more information, and to register, visit: http://for-wild.org/chapters/twincities/expo.html. Register by Feb. 22nd by mail or on-line. Cost is $40 for Wild Ones and MASLA members, $45 nonmembers. Price includes buffet lunch. For additional information call 612-293-3833 or email: designwithnature.conference@gmail.com.
Program with Stan Tekiela, January 21, Lebanon Hills Park
Sunday, December 13th, 2009Stan Tekiela will be a presenter at the April meeting of the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis. You might also be interested in attending this program.
Wild about Birds with Stan Tekiela
Join author, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela as he presents fun facts about common backyard birds. Stan will challenge your ideas about some common birds such as the European Starling, the American Crow and much, much more. You will never look at these birds the same way again.
January 21, 7-8 p.m. at Lebanon Hills Regional Park – Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan.
$6/person, ages 5 and under free. Registration required.
More information and link to register at:
Join us for the Christmas Bird Count this Saturday, Dec. 19, at Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 12th, 2009This year, the National Audubon Society will hold its 110th annual Christmas Bird Count. Our chapter will be counting birds on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for this event which mixes fun with citizen science. Newcomers are most welcome; we’ll pair you with a seasoned birder.
Springbrook Nature Center is located at 100 85th Av North in Fridley.
Please bring a food item to share at the potluck lunch. Also, please note that the National Audubon Society assesses a $5 fee for the count.
For more information, please contact either Siah St. Claire (763.572.3588; stclaire@ci.fridley.mn.us) or Mary Ellen Vetter (763.561.1761; mevetter@mninter.net).