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MRVAC is Exploring a Name Change
by Steve Weston The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter is exploring dropping the name “Audubon.” Across the country Audubon chapters have been changing their names. The Audubon Chapter of…
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…
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 & the Loons (soccer species)
Minnesota Loons major league soccer and MRVAC! Wait. What? Soccer, not the bird? Turns out this year, it’s both. Loons are something to listen to and look at in wonder – and mark down on our…
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…
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…
Birding weekend fundraiser a hit!
By Bob Williams MRVAC Board member This year’s Aug. 27-28 fundraiser was a great success, and MRVAC thanks you for helping raise funds for birds and their habitats! Although we only received…
Maintaining feeders during the bird flu infestation
By Rob Daves Avian influenza – AKA the “bird flu” – has been detected in domestic poultry and wild birds in Minnesota (Blue Earth, Hennepin, Anoka counties). But what does that mean to those of us…
Feb. 24 MRVAC Program recording: Spiders in Minnesota
Chad Heins, associate professor of biology at Bethany Lutheran College, used humor and great presentations skills to spin a tale about how a simple question about Minnesota’s spiders entangled him in…
