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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - saint-paul-mn BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Migrants and Grassland Goldenrod at Battle Creek Park DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T181244Z UID:10000465-1788598800-1788606000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5\, 9 – 11 am\nBattle Creek Park \nThe Battle Creek Grassland is a critical nesting area that we have been workin g to preserve.  It is next to Battle Creek Park\, managed by Corrections\ , with restricted public access.  We will hike on park trails along the western and northern edges of the grassland\, where we hope to hear and s ee migrating fall warblers\, sparrows\, and hawks\, along with the early fall colors of the grassland.  One way to prep for this walk is to wat ch  From Bobolinks to Blue Jays – Bird at Battle Creek. This trip is o ffered in collaboration with  Friends of Maplewood Nature \nDIRECTIONS:   Meet in the South Battle Creek parking lot. From I-94\, take exit 246B for McKnight Rd S.\, go 0.2 mi. Merge onto McKnight Rd S\, go 1.2 mi.  Tu rn left (east) onto Lower Afton\, go 0.2 mile\, turn left into the South B attle Creek Parking lot. 44.933382\, -92.999838 \nINFORMATION:  Venue web site: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/ find-park/battle-creek-regional-park   \nREGISTRATION: None \nACCESSIBIL ITY: Approximately 1-mile hike on a gently rolling\, paved trail.  For on e 1/4 mile section\, participants can choose to stay on the paved trail or take a side trail that is hilly and grassy.  Porta-potty at the parking lot. \nLEADERS:  John Zakelj  jzakelj@yahoo.com  and  Kathy Janis \nP hoto Credit: John Zakelj LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181244Z LOCATION:Battle Creek Park – South Battle Creek Parking Lot\, 2301 Lower Afton Rd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55119\, United States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/fall-migrants-and-grassland-go ldenrod-at-battle-creek-park-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Swift Sits - Please Register DTSTART:20260907T233000Z DTEND:20260908T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T193241Z UID:10000480-1788805800-1788814800@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help protect a Minnesota species in decline!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nUrban Bird Collective (UBC) invites LLBA and SPBA to Community Swift S its.\nChimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are aerial insectivores whose pop ulations are dropping. Because they rely on human-built structures for nes ting and roosting\, the Twin Cities area and surrounding regions are ideal for observing and protecting them.  This year\, the University of Minnes ota and the Urban Bird Collective (UBC) are partnering with the Department of Natural Resources\, Fish & Wildlife Services Migratory Birds\, and the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge to gather vital ecological data throug h community science.  Join us this August and September to observe these spectacular birds! \nSurvey Schedule & Locations \n\nFriday\, August 28th: Mahtomedi High School\nTuesday\, September 1st: Mahtomedi High School\nMo nday\, September 7th: Mahtomedi High School\nMonday\, September 14th: Maht omedi High School\n\nThe Main Roost: Historically\, Mahtomedi High School (8000 75th St. N\, Mahtomedi\, MN) has hosted up to 2\,000 chimney swifts each night! Bring a chair or blanket and join us 45 minutes before dusk fo r a special evening of observation. \nImportant Sign-Up Note: Due to recen t weather and smoke conditions\, we aren’t entirely sure how the natural staging process will be impacted. We are asking all attendees to sign up in advance so we can contact you immediately in case we need to cancel or reschedule an event. Contact Monica Bryand with any questions at urbanbird collective@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Community Swift Sit Sign-Up LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T193241Z LOCATION:Mahtomedi High School\, 8000 75th St. N\,\, Mahtomedi\, MN\, Unit ed States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/community-swift-sits-please-re gister-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds DTSTART:20260911T000000Z DTEND:20260911T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T013353Z UID:10000466-1789066800-1789072200@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds \nPresenter: Sophie A. H. Osborn \nCLICK HERE to reserve your spot – Cos ponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nBirds are visible\, vocal sent inels that alert us to environmental harms through their declining numbers or their failure to thrive. In her book Feather Trails—A Journey of Dis covery Among Endangered Birds\, Sophie Osborn shares her personal experien ces reintroducing endangered Peregrine Falcons\, Hawaiian Crows\, and Cali fornia Condors to the wild. While immersing readers in the triumphs and tr ibulations of being a wildlife biologist\, Sophie explores the threats tha t imperiled these birds\, and reveals that what harmed them threatens us\, too. She will discuss what led to the endangerment of these three captiva ting species\, recount biologists’ efforts to recover their populations\ , and read a few excerpts from her book describing what it was like to wor k with these magnificent birds. \nSophie A. H. Osborn is an award-winning writer and wildlife biologist whose work has included studying and conserv ing more than a dozen bird species in the Americas. She contributed to rei ntroduction efforts for several endangered birds\, including as a field ma nager for the California Condor Recovery Program in Arizona. Her first boo k\, Condors in Canyon Country\, won the 2007 National Outdoor Book Award f or Nature and the Environment. Reviewers for the American Birding Associat ion chose her second book\, Feather Trails\, as their favorite bird book o f 2024. Sophie has written articles for Bird Conservation\, BirdWatching\, and Wyoming Wildlife magazines\, and co-edited an anthology of short sto ries\, Wild Work—Adventures of Women Field Biologists (publication date: September 2026). She also writes the “Words for Birds” blog. \nAdditi onal Information: \nSophie’s website: https://www.wordsforbirds.net/ \nW ords for Birds blog on the Substack platform:  https://wordsforbirds.subs tack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T013353Z LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/california-condor/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Swift Sits - Please Register DTSTART:20260914T233000Z DTEND:20260915T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T193241Z UID:10000481-1789410600-1789419600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help protect a Minnesota species in decline!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nUrban Bird Collective (UBC) invites LLBA and SPBA to Community Swift S its.\nChimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are aerial insectivores whose pop ulations are dropping. Because they rely on human-built structures for nes ting and roosting\, the Twin Cities area and surrounding regions are ideal for observing and protecting them.  This year\, the University of Minnes ota and the Urban Bird Collective (UBC) are partnering with the Department of Natural Resources\, Fish & Wildlife Services Migratory Birds\, and the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge to gather vital ecological data throug h community science.  Join us this August and September to observe these spectacular birds! \nSurvey Schedule & Locations \n\nFriday\, August 28th: Mahtomedi High School\nTuesday\, September 1st: Mahtomedi High School\nMo nday\, September 7th: Mahtomedi High School\nMonday\, September 14th: Maht omedi High School\n\nThe Main Roost: Historically\, Mahtomedi High School (8000 75th St. N\, Mahtomedi\, MN) has hosted up to 2\,000 chimney swifts each night! Bring a chair or blanket and join us 45 minutes before dusk fo r a special evening of observation. \nImportant Sign-Up Note: Due to recen t weather and smoke conditions\, we aren’t entirely sure how the natural staging process will be impacted. We are asking all attendees to sign up in advance so we can contact you immediately in case we need to cancel or reschedule an event. Contact Monica Bryand with any questions at urbanbird collective@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Community Swift Sit Sign-Up LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T193241Z LOCATION:Mahtomedi High School\, 8000 75th St. N\,\, Mahtomedi\, MN\, Unit ed States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/community-swift-sits-please-re gister-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul! DTSTART:20260916T223000Z DTEND:20260917T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T181244Z UID:10000475-1789579800-1789590600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:Sweeny’s 96 Dale St.\, Saint Paul \nA monthly gathering to m eet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding storie s and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Sa loon to visit over a meal and beverages. \nPhoto Credit: Brian-Mumaw LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181244Z LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, Uni ted States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Swede Hollow Park – Birding in the Heart of St. Paul DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T013306Z UID:10000467-1789808400-1789815600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19 – 9 am – 11 am\n622 Beaumont St\, St Paul\, MN 55130                                                                                  \nSaint Paul Bird Alliance joins with Friend s of Swede Hollow\, Saint Paul Public Library (Dayton’s Bluff location)\ , and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County to of fer a great birding experience in the heart of St. Paul. Come learn about the site’s history and see what fall migrants pass through the Hollow. T hose who want to track birds at Mike’s feeders are welcome to bring a fo lding chair and join Kiki Sonnen for a “bird sit” opportunity at the m eeting spot. You might want to bring your art supplies and try sketching t he scene. \nINFORMATION:  Loaner binoculars and field guides will be ava ilable for your use. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking sh oes. No restrooms on site. \nDIRECTIONS:   Meet at the entrance to the D rewry Tunnel at Swede Hollow Park across from 622 Beaumont St. East\, St. Paul 55130.  44.961473\, -93.074421. On-street parking is available. Par king is also available at the Hope Community Academy parking lot at the en d of Beaumont Street. \nREGISTRATION: None \nACCESSIBILITY: Approximately 1.5 miles on rolling paved paths. Mostly level\, but the route through the Drewry Tunnel has a short\, steep decline going into the park and a steep incline as you come out of the park. No Restrooms \nLEADERS   Kathy Si dles 651-233-6804   kesid@aol.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T013306Z LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 622 Beaumont Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/swede-hollow-park-birding-in-t he-heart-of-st-paul-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green Darner Dragonfly Migration & the Birds Who Love Them DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T001208Z UID:10000468-1790078400-1790085600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 22\, 12 pm – 2 pm at Pig’s Eye Chôkan Tanka Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know these dragonflies migrate South in the Fall just like many of our songbirds do? Come see for yourself on Tues day\, September 22 at Pig’s Eye Chôkan Tanka Park. \nINFORMATION: Drago nfly expert John Arthur\, from the Minnesota Dragonfly Society\, will lead us on an adventure tracking the migration and seeing what birds join us a s we hike through the park. Volunteers from Pig’s Eye Park Friends – T om Dimond\, Kathy Sidles\, Carissa Scanlan\, and Kiki Sonnen – will help out too. We know the land’s history and the challenges it still faces. This land provides critical shelter and habitat for butterflies\, dragonfl ies\, coyotes\, otters\, beavers\, deer\, over 100 species of birds\, seve ral species of turtles and snakes\, toads and frogs – including the enda ngered Blanchard’s Cricket Frog. Pig’s Eye is a critical resource for river fish who spawn and live in the main channel of the Mississippi. Pig ’s Eye Lake serves as a nursery for baby river fish who grow up here unt il they are big enough and old enough to live in the main channel of the R iver. \nWe will have available loaner binoculars\, a few butterfly nets\, bird field guides\, and Dragonfly and Damselfly field guides. \nWe will m eet in the parking lot\, which is about 1/2 mile from the entryway off Pig s Eye Lake Road. As we gather\, we will have short introductions\, and the n we will set off on a truck trail to the concrete bridge over Battle Cree k. We expect to see the dragonflies following the creek on its southerly r oute to Pig’s Eye Lake. We may see Kestrels and Kingfishers try to take down a few of the dragonflies. Other birds we may see are migrating warble rs\, Indigo buntings\, goldfinches\, Bald Eagles\,  Killdeer\, Spotted Sa ndpipers\, White Pelicans\, Sandhill Cranes\, woodpeckers\, mourning doves \, turkeys\, song sparrows\, Great Blue Herons\, blackbirds\, and more. \n DIRECTIONS: Park address is 2165 Pig’s Eye Lake Road\, St Paul\, MN 5511 9. We will meet in the park’s parking lot. From I-94\, take the Warner R oad exit. Watch for brown & white street signs marking the way to Pig’s Eye Park. From Warner Road turn onto Childs Road. Then turn again onto Pig ’s Eye Lake Road. This happens right by the congregation of blue cement trucks’ staging area. The park entrance is about a mile south of this po int. As you turn onto Pig’s Eye Road you will cross a major RR track lin e. If you are stopped there because of train traffic\, call or text Kiki a t (651) 331-9560 to let her know you’re delayed. Sometimes train traffic only stops you for a few minutes. Sometimes it is 15 minutes or longer. W e will wait for you. Continue on Pig’s Eye Lake Road. Go past the Wood C hipper. Then you will see the Park Welcoming sign. Turn into the park and follow the dirt road until you reach the parking lot. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION : None \nACCESSIBILITY: The walk may be 1 to 1 1/2 mile hike on dirt truck trail or mowed pathway. Gentle rolling elevation. Paths may be muddy or r utted. Off – trail you may encounter thick and tangly grasses \, with un seen burrows or pot holes. Nearest porta-potty is at the adjoining Wood Ch ipper work site. \nLEADERS: John Arthur\, of the Minnesota Dragonfly Socie ty\, Pig’s Eye Park Friends Members – Tom Dimond and Kathy Sidles 651- 233-6804   kesid@aol.com\, \nPhoto Credit: Mark Chapelle LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T001208Z LOCATION:Pigs Eye Chokan Tanka Park\, 2165 Pigs Eye Lake Road\, St. Paul\, United States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/green-darner/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sea of Grass: The Conquest\, Ruin\, and Redemption of Nature on th e American Prairie DTSTART:20261009T000000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T001208Z UID:10000469-1791486000-1791491400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:In-Person Event – Co-sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Allia nce \nThe North American prairie is an ecological marvel —a lush carpet of grass that stretches to the horizon and is home to some of the nation ’s most iconic creatures: bison\, elk\, wolves\, pronghorn\, prairie dog s\, and bald eagles. Plants\, microbes\, and animals together made the gra sslands one of the richest ecosystems on Earth and a massive carbon sink\, but the constant expansion of agriculture threatens what remains. \nWhen European settlers encountered the prairie nearly two hundred years ago\, r ather than a natural wonder\, they saw an alien and forbidding place. But with the steel plow\, artificial drainage\, and fertilizers\, they convert ed the prairie into some of the world’s most productive farmland—a tra nsformation unprecedented in human history. American farmers fed the indus trial revolution and made North America a global breadbasket\, but at a te rrible cost: the forced dislocation of Indigenous peoples\, pollution of g reat rivers\, and catastrophic loss of wildlife. Today\, industrial agricu lture continues its assault on the prairie\, plowing up one million acres of grassland a year. Farmers can protect this extraordinary landscape\, bu t trying new ideas can mean ruin in a business with razor-thin margins\, a nd will require help from Washington\, D.C.\, and from consumers. \nVetera n journalists and Midwesterners Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty reveal hu manity’s relationship with this incredible land\, offering a deep\, comp assionate analysis of the difficult decisions and opportunities facing agr icultural and Indigenous communities. Sea of Grass is a vivid portrait of a miraculous ecosystem\, making clear why the future of this region is of essential concern far beyond the heartland. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T001208Z LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Roseville\, MN\, 1910 County B Road West\, Rm 207\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/sea-of-grass-the-conquest-ruin -and-redemption-of-nature-on-the-american-prairie/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul! DTSTART:20261027T223000Z DTEND:20261028T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T181244Z UID:10000472-1793122200-1793133000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:Sweeny’s 96 Dale St. St. Paul \nA monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories an d hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \nPhoto Credit: Richard-Swartz LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181244Z LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, Uni ted States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feeder Watch and Bird Sketching at Minnesota Valley National Wildl ife Refuge Visitor Center DTSTART:20261110T160000Z DTEND:20261110T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T181244Z UID:10000474-1794304800-1794312000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Feeder watch at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visi tor Center\, Bloomington\, MN. Loaner binocs are available. Bring a pad of paper and a pencil if you’d like to sketch birds at the feeder. Kiki So nnen is event leader. \nThe Visitor Center has a robust bird feeder system that attracts most of our winter feeder birds. Cardinals\, chickadees\, j uncos\, sparrows\, woodpeckers\, and wild turkeys are expected. You can br ing a camp stool to sit outside\, watch the birds\, and take in the scener y. Or you can go inside the warm\, welcoming Visitor Center and view the b irds through the picture window (note the bird-safe glass). Consider bring ing your sketchbook along for added entertainment. \nLocation: The Minneso ta River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at 3815 American Boulevard E.\, Bloomington\, MN 55425. \nDirections: Meet at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking in the Visitor Center parking lot. \nAccessibility: The Visitor Center and the viewing area by the feeders a re ADA-compliant. The sidewalks are paved and level. They should be cleare d of ice and snow if the weather cooperates. \nInformation: Loaner binocul ars and field guides will be available for your use. Dress for the weather . Even if you plan on staying inside the Visitor Center\, it’s always ni ce to have warm footwear\, hats\, and mittens for the transition from outd oors to indoors. The Visitor Center also has gifts for sale\, taxidermied creatures\, interpretive info on Minnesota wildlife\, and river and forest habitats. Plus\, the Center has public restrooms. \nLeader: Kiki Sonnen K ikisonnen@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181244Z LOCATION:MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 3815 American Boulevard\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, East Bloomington\, MN\, 55425 \, United States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/feeder-watch-bird-sketching/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation DTSTART:20261113T010000Z DTEND:20261113T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T013353Z UID:10000477-1794510000-1794515400@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to reserve your spot – Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nStephanie Schubel is the field lead\, lead plover ba nder\, and field team coordinator for the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conser vation Team (affiliated with the University of Minnesota and based out of the University of Michigan Biological Station).   She will be presenting her team’s current work and findings.  \nKey Highlights of Her Work\n\ n\nField Leadership: For around two decades\, she has led hands-on conserv ation efforts for the endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover population\, co ordinating field crews across nesting sites in Michigan and the broader Gr eat Lakes region. \n\n\nBanding & Research: Schubel oversees the banding o f chicks and adults to monitor individual birds\, track survival rates\, t race migration patterns\, and collect genetic data to support recovery eff orts.   \n\n\n\n\n\nConservation Milestones: Her team’s work—combinin g nest monitoring\, public education\, predator management\, and captive r earing—has helped the Great Lakes Piping Plover population rebound from a low of 12 to 17 pairs in the 1980s to a recent record high of over 85 br eeding pairs.    \n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Outreach: A central focus of her out reach is teaching beachgoers how to safely share habitat with these camouf lage-nesting shorebirds (such as maintaining a ~100-foot distance and keep ing dogs leashed).   \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit – Melissa Groo LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T013353Z LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/great-lakes-piping-plover-cons ervation/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Four Seasons in the Sax-Zim Bog - Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus DTSTART:20261211T010000Z DTEND:20261211T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T013353Z UID:10000476-1796929200-1796934600@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to reserve your spot – Zoom-Only Event – Co-spo nsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance \nThe Sax-Zim Bog is perhaps best known for winter bird-watching opportunities\, especially for folks intere sted in northern owls\, finches\, and boreal forest specialists. What many visitors don’t realize while visiting in the cold and snow of winter is that the same species can be seen year-round. The greater Sax-Zim Bog eco system has a lot to offer in every season\, supporting diverse ecology and biology year-round. This presentation will cover some background on the r egion\, share a little about the Friends of Sax-Zim Bog\, and highlight th e seasons and what makes this place so unique! If you have been wanting to visit the area but haven’t been able to decide when\, this talk will be a great introduction to how and when to visit the Sax-Zim Bog. \nClinton Dexter-Nienhausis is the Head Naturalist for the Friends of Sax-Zim Bog\, a position that he has held for 10 years. He is an Environmental Educator and Naturalist\, and as Head Naturalist for the Friends of Sax-Zim Bog\, C linton’s roles vary\, including teaching and scheduling education field trips in the Sax-Zim Bog\, teaching Minnesota Master Naturalist courses\, coordinating a number of Citizen Science endeavors in the Sax-Zim Bog\, an d documenting and identifying all species found in the Sax-Zim Bog. His in terests in the natural world include fish\, dragonflies and damselflies\, birds\, reptiles and amphibians\, moths and butterflies\, lichens\, prairi e and boreal forest plant communities and ecology\, beetles\, ants and gra sshoppers\, and everything in between! \nWebsite: saxzim.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T013353Z LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting Online URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/four-seasons-in-the-sax-zim-bo g-clinton-dexter-nienhaus/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Saint Paul Bird Alliance Winter Bird Count DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260731T181244Z UID:10000289-1797638400-1797724799@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:2026 Saint Paul Alliance Winter Bird Count\nThe St Paul Bird A lliance’s Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday\, December 19\, 2026. \nAn yone can participate\, even beginner birders! Over the past century\, volu nteer observers\, ranging from experienced ornithologists to casual nature enthusiasts\, have collected data that allows researchers to study the lo ng-term health and status of bird populations across North America.  \nTh is family-friendly activity is a great way to explore Saint Paul’s natur al areas while contributing to valuable scientific research. We encourage everyone to participate! \nContact us if you want to join\, and we will m atch you with an experienced area leader. You must contact us before Dec. 7 so we have time to link you to an area.  Contact Link \nYou can conduct a yard bird count at your home. If interested\, please contact us and pro vide your name and address. We will verify that your home is in our count circle and\, if it is\, send you information on how to participate in this important and fun event.  You must get in touch with us before Dec. 7.  Contact Link \nAfter the count\, we will be holding a post-count potluck dinner\, location to be determined.  The party begins at 6 pm. If possibl e\, bring a dish to share and your own beverage. We will have fun sharing our sightings and adventures of the day. More details will be available fr om your count leader. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181244Z URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/2025-spba-winter-bird-count/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Happy New Year - In the Company of Eagles DTSTART:20270101T170000Z DTEND:20270101T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T181244Z UID:10000473-1798801200-1798812000@saintpaulbirdalliance.org CATEGORIES:community,holiday,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Welcome in the New Year by watching the Eagles at Kap’osia P ark in South St. Paul\, Thursday\, January 1\, from 11 am to 2 pm. \nYou a re invited to bring in the New Year in the company of overwintering Bald E agles. This section of the Mississippi River main channel has open water\, not iced over. Eagles\, gulls\, and waterfowl can be expected. We will le arn about the history of Kap’osia Landing. We will discuss scientific in formation about Eagles and share stories of mystical connections with them . Bring your stories of Eagles to share. \nLocation: Kaposia Landing Park\ , 800 Bryant Avenue\, South St. Paul\, MN. 55075 \nDirections: Meet at the South end of the parking lot. There is ample parking at the park. \nDiffi culty: We will be staying on level\, paved paths. We cannot guarantee the paths will be shoveled. We will stay within a half mile or so from the par king lot. \nInformation: Loaner binoculars and field guides will be availa ble for your use. We hope to have spotting scopes to use too. Dress for th e weather and wear boots\, hats\, and mittens. It’s always colder and wi ndier by the River. Port-a-potties are on site. \nLeader: Kiki Sonnen  Ki kisonnen@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181244Z LOCATION:Kaposia Landing Park\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South St. Paul\, MN. 5 5075\, 800 Bryant Avenue\, South Saint Paul\, 55075\, United States URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/happy-new-year-in-the-company- of-eagles/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Bird Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint -paul-june-2026 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR