Recordings from the June meeting: Minnesota’s invasive carp
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) heard “The Natural and Unnatural History of Carp: Implications for Minnesota’s Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries,” a presentation of Dr. Peter…
Long-time MRVAC volunteer Doug Mayo passed away May 6 after a year of illness.
Long-time MRVAC volunteer Doug Mayo passed away on May 6 after a year of illness. “He was home on hospice in my loving care when he passed peacefully,” his wife Susan reports. She said, “he bore his…
May Program: “The Conservation of Golden-winged Warblers: Nesting and Fledgling Behavior and Habitat”
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us for: “The Conservation of Golden-winged Warblers: Nesting and Fledgling Behavior and Habitat” Brett Howland: Master’s student…
Apr. 27 Program: A Big Mammal Day in Tanzania
Dr. Charles Foley, senior conservation scientist at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, will discuss the history of Big Mammal Days, and describe how he, his wife, and two good friends set about attempting…
Becky Lystig’s memorial service April 30
There will be an informal gathering to share memories and celebrate Becky Lystig's life at Wood Lake Nature Center (6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield) Sunday, April 30, from 2-4 p.m. with short…
March 23 Program: Minnesota State Wildlife Action Plan
Join MRVAC and Kristin Hall, wildlife action plan coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. for an update on the Minnesota State Wildlife Action…
Spring migration is starting: Time to dim the lights
As we approach spring migration in the Upper Midwest, this is your friendly reminder to dim lights from March 15 to May 31. Lighting can disorient birds and draw them to buildings where they face…
Recordings of Feb. 23 program: Scott Weidensaul — “A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
Even as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, humans have…
The Great Backyard Bird Count: It’s Feb. 17 and here’s help on “how to”
The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place Friday, Feb. 17, through Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Bird and nature lovers everywhere unite in the effort to tally as many of the world's…
January program & link: Managing forests for bird conservation
"Collaborative Approaches in Forest Management for Bird Conservation" Linnea Rowse: Great Lakes Private Lands Director for the American Bird Conservancy Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7:30 p.m. To…