MRVAC Events
Nov. 19 is the MRVAC auction
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter’s holiday auction is back Thursday, Nov.1 9 at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington! Monica Rauchwarter also returns as the head auctioneer, raising…
March 26 meeting recording: The Search for Lost Birds
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) hosted John Mittermeier of the American Bird Conservancy for "The Search for Lost Birds," Thursday, Mar. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Around the world,…
2025 Christmas Bird Counts
By Steve Weston Want to do some winter birding and be a citizen scientist? New and experienced birders are encouraged to join us on the 126th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). It is a great…
MRVAC Auction Set for Nov. 20
If it’s November, it must be MRVAC auction time. Save the date: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, the week before Turkey Day, at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington. Come early to drop off your items to…
Salt Lake Birding Weekend: It’s happening and registration is open
The 2025 Salt Lake Birding Weekend, now in its 48th year, will be held May 2-4, starting at Lac qui Parle Wildlife Area Headquarters, near Watson, MN. This year, the birders will be shuttled…
Link to March 27 Program: Travis Longcore on birds and light pollution
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) hosted Travis Longcore's presentation on light pollution and bird conservation Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Light pollution is an additional…
Links to Oct. 24 program recordings: Your yard as a bird-friendly habitat
Maintaining Your Yard as a Bird-friendly Habitat Angie Hong: Author and coordinator for Minnesota’s East Metro Water Education Program Angie Hong shared advice for creating bird-friendly native…
It’s almost time for the MRVAC Holiday Auction: Save Nov. 14
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter’s holiday auction returns this year Thursday, Nov. 14 at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington! The auction begins at 7 p.m. Come any time after 6 p.m.…
MRVAC’s April Meeting: U of M ornithology research on urban birds’ brains and swan migration
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us for a "Special Report on Ornithology Research at the University of Minnesota" with Simone Maddox and David Wolfson Thursday,…
Links to Feb. 22 MRVAC “Think Like A Raven” recording
Here are the audio and video links for Dr. Marzluff's presentation: