World Owl Hall of Fame speakers include Paula Enriquez from Mexico and Richard Raid from Florida. We also plan to have a book signing of “Owls of the World” by Heimo Mikkola from Finland and a pre-release signing of a new children’s owl book by Christie Gove Berg. There will also be a professional chainsaw carver carving a dead ash log into an elaborate owl bench. (www.festivalofowls.com)
Join us for a bird walk and learn about the birds that migrate to and through Minnesota. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Craig Mandel 952-240-7647, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist.
During this workshop, we will explore the 45 species of ducks, geese & swans that been observed in Minnesota. We will study the field marks needed to identify these birds in the field and go over some of the better locations and times of the year to view waterfowl in Minnesota.
Join us for a bird walk and learn about the birds that migrate to and through Minnesota. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Craig Mandel 952-240-7647, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist.
See banders working with live songbirds. You will have an opportunity to see these wonderful birds up close and may even get the opportunity to release one. Drop in any time between 9 and noon.
Join us for a bird walk and learn about the birds that migrate to and through Minnesota. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Craig Mandel 952-240-7647, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist.
All Day Event: Audubon's Nebraska Crane Festival: March 21-24, Kearney, Nebraska
March 21, 2019All Day Event
Audubon's Nebraska Crane Festival brings together hundreds of crane lovers from around the country to Kearney, Nebraska, to interact with a wide range of environmental speakers, take part in incredible birding trips, and, best of all, experience the world's largest gathering of Sandhill Cranes!
Join us for a bird walk and learn about the birds that migrate to and through Minnesota. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Craig Mandel 952-240-7647, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist.
Join us for a bird walk and learn about the birds that migrate to and through Minnesota. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Bring your binoculars, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Craig Mandel 952-240-7647, Volunteer Refuge Naturalist.
7:00 pm: MRVAC Program: Roads to Conservation with MNDOT
All Day Event: International Festival of Owls: March 1-3
9:00 am: Waterfowl Workshop