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…
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…
Link to Feb. 27 program recording: Linda Macaulay — A Life Lived with Birds
Linda Macaulay: Chairman of the Board Cornell Lab of Ornithology "A Life Lived with Birds" Thursday, February 27, Zoom Program (only) - 7:30 p.m. From an eagle to a blue jay, birds surround us…
Bird and nature photographer? This is for you!
One of MRVAC's volunteers is organizing a special interest group around birding and nature photography. The first meeting of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter's photography special interest…
Jan. 23 Program Recording: Prelinguistic Babbling: Insights From Neotropical Parrots
Recording Summary Steve introduced Carl Berg, an associate professor at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley who is conducting research on parrots and language. Karl discussed his…
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.…