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Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
Fire practitioners are increasingly involved in working with the media to communicate about fire. Whether covering the aftermath of a destructive wildfire or helping local audiences understand the purpose of prescribed fire, it can be challenging to understand how to work with media outlets to best transmit your message. This webinar series, presented by the […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2BirdHills Weekday conservationists, here’s another Friday afternoon of removing invasive plants for you! Bring a friend or neighbor and close out the week (and the month!) with NAP amongst the beautiful blooming slopes at Bird Hills. You’re sure to spy some lovely wildflowers (and make more space for them!) while pulling bittercress and […]
This year we will have some 100 varieties of native bushes, flowers and trees available. Our sale starts promptly at 10. Feel free to bring your own boxes. All proceeds go towards our work preserving land and water.
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
Join natural resources staff to protect and restore beautiful natural areas in the park! Volunteers are needed to pull invasive plants that threaten our prairies and woodlands. During the event, volunteers will learn about how their work helps preserve the park's ecosystems. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided. We will provide gloves, but […]
with guest Julie Etterson (University of Minnesota Duluth) Reforesting one million acres in Minnesota could draw down 1.6 million tons of CO2 annually while simultaneously benefitting water resources, habitat, and resilience to extreme events such as intense rainfall and heatwaves. The will to do this will not be enough, though, unless we develop ways to grow […]
Learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost, a natural fertilizer that reduces landfill waste. We'll cover the science behind composting, what materials to include (and avoid), how to choose and maintain your bin, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Leave empowered to create your own compost and contribute to a […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
Calling all bird enthusiasts- from seasoned birders to curious beginners! Join other River Raisin Birders for a casual get-together to spot and appreciate the feathered friends in our local area. This opportunity is a chance to learn from more experienced birders and share your own sightings. It’s open to anyone with an interest in birds! […]
JUNE 21-22 | SEDGE IDENTIFICATION CLASS Join the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary to learn more about the wonderful, subtle beauty of sedges in a two-day, in-person, hands-on class, slated for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22. The basics Time and dates: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2023, and Saturday, […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
Fire practitioners are increasingly involved in working with the media to communicate about fire. Whether covering the aftermath of a destructive wildfire or helping local audiences understand the purpose of prescribed fire, it can be challenging to understand how to work with media outlets to best transmit your message. This webinar series, presented by the […]
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