Today’s Events

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MRVAC Programs

Thursday, January 26, 7:00-9:00 pm: Wilderness in the Wetland with Scott Sharkey.

Thursday, February 23, 7:00-9:00 pm: Do trees affect nesting success in grasslands? with Sarah Thompson.

Upcoming Events

Bird Conservation: 21st Century Threats and Solutions

By Dr. George Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy

Location: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Visitor Center

Thursday, October 28, 2010

7:00 pm: Socialize with coffee and cookies

7:30 pm: A brief MRVAC business meeting followed by the featured speaker

To ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the abundance and diversity of birds we know today, it is important that our management of bird populations is based on solid science, and that management decisions are planned with the long-term view in mind. This talk will outline current threats to birds, and solutions moving forward. Dr. Fenwick will also present the newly published American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation. Copies will be available for purchase and signing after the talk.