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…
Venue Change: Thursday, Oct. 23 program on Red-headed Woodpeckers
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us for: Dr. Elena West, assistant professor at the University of Minnesota "Red-headed Woodpecker Research and Recovery:…
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…
Cranes in the North Star State: Special Events in October
Join the International Crane Foundation in Minnesota for two special events during the spectacular Sandhill Crane migration this October. As Minnesota’s population of Sandhills grows, let’s gather…
It’s the June potluck picnic!
The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us for the newly-renewed annual potluck picnic Thursday, June 26. The potluck will begin at 6 p.m. at the classroom at the…
Recording of the May 22 Meeting: Dale Gentry on Audubon working lands strategy
Here is the link to the recording of MRVAC's May 22 program on "Audubon Working Lands Strategy" by Dale Gentry, Audubon Upper Mississippi's director of conservation. Audubon’s Working…
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 April 24 program: All about Flammulated Owls
Here's the link to the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) April 24 program by Dr. Markus Mika, assistant professor at UW-La Crosse on "Making a Living when Things Heat Up: Breeding…
Pileated Woodpeckers: You can help
By Steve Weston NRRI's Avian Ecology Lab is looking for birders to assist in locating nesting cavities of Pileated Woodpeckers across the state. The Pileated Woodpecker is an iconic bird, and finding…
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…