BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Native Plant Society - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mnnps.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Native Plant Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T194538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T194646Z UID:783-1538301600-1538308800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Valley View Park DESCRIPTION:An Early Fall Sunday Morning Hike\nWhere:         Valley View Park\, Oak Park Heights\, Minnesota \nWhen:           Sunday September 30\, 2018 (10AM to Noon)       \nLeaders:       Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Program Coordinator \nJoin Jyneen and other MNNPS members in exploring a small dry prairie remnant in a city park in Oak Park Heights. The park has undergone restoration efforts by the environmental studies classes at Stillwater High School\, including buckthorn removal and prairie reconstruction\, but the only management in this remnant has been prescribed burns. We will add to the species list which currently includes fall species that include upright gentian\, multiple species of Liatris\, and rattlesnake master. \nThe remnant is on a knob\, but will be reached via an access road and narrow dirt trail. Total distance of walking is approximately 1 mile to and from the parking lot. \nDirections:  Generally south of Hwy 36 on Osgood Ave\, immediately north of the Minnesota State Prison. Search for GPS location using 5425 North Osgood Avenue\, Oak Park Heights\, which will direct you to the intersection with Valley View Park Road\, the access to the park. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/valley-view-park-2/ LOCATION:Valley View Park\, 5425 North Osgood Avenue\, Oak Park Heights\, MN\, 55082\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Valley-View-Park-9-30-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T193449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T193932Z UID:775-1535187600-1535194800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Crow-Hassan Park Reserve Prairie DESCRIPTION:Prairie Communities along the Crow River – a Saturday Morning Hike\nWhere:         Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (Hanover/Rogers) \nWhen:           Saturday August 25th\, 2014 (9AM to 11AM)           \nLeaders:       John Moriarty\, Senior Manager of Wildlife for Three Rivers Park District\, and Three Rivers Staff \nCome join other MNNPS members for a Saturday morning hike into the prairie communities of Crow-Hassan Park Preserve. Participants will be led by John through the rolling hills\, woods\, lakes\, wetlands and prairie of this 2\,800 acre metro park reserve to view the native vegetation and wildlife that call this fantastic place home. \nCrow-Hassan has a 1\,200 acre restored prairie complex in northwest Hennepin County. Restored prairie units range from 3 to 50 years old. This reserve is a highly diverse prairie with over 100 species of forbs and 20 species of grasses and sedges. The hike will be approximately 3 miles on turf and sand trails. \nHighlights for the field trip are early fall flowering forbs\, including blazingstars\, goldenrods\, and early asters. Prairie animals including Fritillary butterflies\, Monarchs\, Bullsnakes and Plains hog-nosed snakes will be discussed and observed. There will also be an opportunity to view grassland bird species. \nDirections: Park at the trailhead located at 12595 Park Drive\, Hanover\, MN. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt \n  URL:https://mnnps.org/event/crow-hassan-park-reserve-prairie/ LOCATION:Crow-Hassan Park Reserve\, 12595 Park Drive\, Hanover\, MN\, 55341\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Crow-Hassan-Park-Reserve-8-25-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T192420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T192420Z UID:771-1529758800-1529766000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Nature Center - Dragonflies 101 DESCRIPTION:Dragonflies 101\nWhere:       Springbrook Nature Center (Fridley) \nWhen:        Saturday June23\, 2018(1:00PM to 3:00PM)     \nLeader:      John Arthur\, MNNPS Board Member and Dragonfly Expert \nDigital dragonflies in an analog world? Join us for a different kind of field trip with a focus on dragonflies. We will spend about a half hour in the classroom reviewing dragonflies and then spend about an hour out in the wetland looking for dragonflies\, taking their photos when we can get them to pose and netting those that do not want to pose. We will have a projector available so the image will be shown on a very large screen instead of a computer monitor. There is no charge to participate\, but pre-registration is required. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/springbrook-nature-center-dragonflies-101-2/ LOCATION:Springbrook Nature Center\, 100 85th Ave.\, N.W.\, Fridley\, MN\, 55432\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Springbrook-Nature-Center-6-23-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180625 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T190915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T191626Z UID:762-1529712000-1529884799@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Flora of the Central Sand Plain of Wisconsin Black River State Forest DESCRIPTION:An Overnight Trip to Multiple Sites in Black River State Forest\nWhere:       near Black River Falls\, Wisconsin \nWhen:        Saturday June 23rd and June 24th\, 2018 \nLeader:      Steve Eggers\, Senior Ecologist for the St. Paul District Corps of Engineersand MNNPS Board Memberand Jennifer Kamm\, Merjent\, Inc. \nMeet in Black River Falls\, Wisconsin\, travel time of approximately 2 hours\, 15 minutes from St. Paul\, MN. Spend Saturday afternoon exploring various habitats. Stay overnight either at the Pigeon Creek Campground within the state forest\, or at motels in Black River Falls. Super 8\, Comfort Inn and Suites\, Best Western and Days Inn are all in the vicinity of the intersection between Interstate 94 and Highway 54. Spend the next morning exploring additional habitats and then travel back that afternoon. \nTwenty-eight rare plant species (listed below) in habitats as varied as saturated\, acidic sands to tamarack swamps to Sphagnum bogs to white pine/jack pine swamps. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt \nThis field trip is full\, registration is for a waiting list only. \nPlant List: URL:https://mnnps.org/event/flora-of-the-central-sand-plain-of-wisconsin-black-river-state-forest/ LOCATION:Black River State Forest\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black-River-Forest-6-23-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T183905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T183905Z UID:758-1528624800-1528632000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Valley View Park DESCRIPTION:An Early Summer Sunday Morning Hike\nWhere:         Valley View Park\, Oak Park Heights\, Minnesota \nWhen:           Sunday June 10\, 2018 (10AM to Noon)        \nLeaders:       Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Program Coordinator \nJoin Jyneen and other MNNPS members in exploring a small dry prairie remnant in a city park in Oak Park Heights. The park has undergone restoration efforts by the environmental studies classes at Stillwater High School\, including buckthorn removal and prairie reconstruction\, but the only management in this remnant has been prescribed burns. We will add to the species list which currently includes plants such as prairie phlox\, prairie violet\, purple-lipped twayblade\, lupine\, and short prairie grasses. \nThe remnant is on a knob\, but will be reached via an access road and narrow dirt trail. Total distance of walking is approximately 1 mile to and from the parking lot. \nDirections:  Generally south of Hwy 36 on Osgood Ave\, immediately north of the Minnesota State Prison. Search for GPS location using 5425 North Osgood Avenue\, Oak Park Heights\, which will direct you to the intersection with Valley View Park Road\, the access to the park \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/valley-view-park/ LOCATION:Valley View Park\, 5425 North Osgood Avenue\, Oak Park Heights\, MN\, 55082\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Valley-View-Park-6-10-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T182954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T182954Z UID:754-1528538400-1528549200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Avon Hills Forest Scientific and Natural Area DESCRIPTION:Explore strongly-rolling morainal terrain that supports a large tract of mature mesic hardwood forest with small vernal wetlands\nWhere: Avon Hills Forest SNA\, Avon\, Minnesota \nWhen: Saturday June 9\, 2018 (10AM to 1PM) \nLeaders: Michael Lee\, Plant Ecologist/Botanist w/the MN DNR Biological Survey\, and Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Program Chair \nThis 350-acre SNA lies in the heart of central Minnesota’s 65\,000-acre Avon Hills region. The region is known for its constellation of high value natural and cultural features within the often strongly rolling terrain of the St. Croix Moraine. \nThe two units of the SNA are characterized by classic kettle and kame topography which supports extensive hardwood forest. The broader landscape that the Avon Hills SNA is located in is dotted with wet depressions\, pot holes and lakes. Uplands are dominated by mesic oak forest\, while lowland plant communities feature tamarack swamp and black ash seepage swamp. \nIn a 2009 study of 41 SNAs\, Avon Hills Forest SNA ranked highest in state-designated species in greatest conservation need: many of which rely on the SNA’s interior forest conditions (large\, intact tracts). Notable birds include cerulean warbler\, red-shouldered hawk\, veery and blue-winged warbler. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/avon-hills-forest-scientific-and-natural-area/ LOCATION:Avon Hills Forest SNA\, Quaker Rd\, Albany\, MN\, 56307\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Avon-Hills-SNA-6-9-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T181445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T181522Z UID:749-1527328800-1527337800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve DESCRIPTION:Oak Savanna and Prairie Swales Before the Bison Arrive\nWhere:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve\, East Bethel\, MN\nFish Lake Nature Trail parking lot (east side of Fish Lake) \nWhen: SaturdayMay26th\,2018(10:00AM to 12:30 PM) \nLeader: Barb Delaney\, Professional Plant Ecologist and Botanist \nThis hike is a unique opportunity to observe the “before” scene of a first-time bison introduction at Cedar Creek Reserve. Barb will describe plant micro-habitats within the bison enclosure area before the beasts arrive! In the 1980s at Cedar Creek and Allison Savanna SNA\, Barb Delaney made lists of plants occurring in the rare\, wet swale habitats in the oak savannas. These swales are unusual on the Anoka Sandplain for harboring diverse assemblages of plants and some rare species. Most wet swales were lost or altered by human activities. What she observed here\, was that water level fluctuations from year to year appeared to be a key disturbance that allowed many species to live together in a small zone. Some plants tolerated submersion in wet years; others species rebounded in dry years. \nBison will add another kind of disturbance. How will plant populations respond? Barb will identify some plant species that she is curious about. This is a gorgeous area so you will enjoy the hike and the beautiful spring display in the savanna. We will walk by the red-headed woodpecker recovery project area. You will see them! \nRain or shine! We will be walking mostly on the uplands but we will cross some squishy areas.  Wear waterproof boots if you like to poke around in the wet places. \nDirections: Meet at Fish Lake Nature Trail parking lot. East side of Fish Lake (From Co. Rd. 26\, go north on Durant St.\, follow signs. We will have a ¼ mile walk to and from the gate plus our hike in the savanna. Barb will be there for social time 9:30-10am and afterwards. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/cedar-creek-ecosystem-science-reserve/ LOCATION:Fish Lake Nature Trail\, 23603-23699 Durant St NE\, East Bethel\, MN\, 55005\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cedar-Creek-Ecosytem-Science-Reserve-5-26-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20180428T174118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T191812Z UID:739-1526806800-1526832000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Spring Butterfly Trek - Crex Meadows DESCRIPTION:Crex Meadows to the Namekagon Barrens State Wildlife Areas\nWhere: Start at Crex Meadows (Grantsburg\, WI) \nWhen: Sunday\, May 20\, 2018 (9:00AM to 4:00PM) \nLeader: Dean Hansen\, MNNPS Member and Butterfly Enthusiast \nFor the past ten years\, butterfly enthusiast Dean Hansen has led a day-long trip to look for spring butterflies in the jack pine/oak barrens in northwest Wisconsin’s Burnett County. \nThe trip will start at the Visitor’s center at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area just north of Grantsburg\, WI\, and end up on the Namekagon Barrens in far northwest Burnett County. This entire Barrens area\, which extends to the northeast in a wedge across four counties\, is very sandy\, lightly populated\, and with square miles of county land to explore. And there is a fine component of the spring butterflies to see. \nThe dry plant communities of the Barrens feature lots of lupines\, blueberries\, bearberries\, and New Jersey tea. A beautiful bog with cotton grass and wild cranberries will also be explored to experience its unique habitat. All of these native plants are the specific host plants for the larvae of various species of butterflies. \nWhat might be seen? Four species of “blues”\, four species of elfins\, five species of dusky winged skippers\, and a host of others butterflies. Several of these species are in flight only in mid-May to early June\, and if one doesn’t see them then\, one won’t see them the rest of the year. \nWe will start at Crex Meadows Visitor’ Center at 9 AM and end up somewhere on Gomuluk Fire Lane on the Namekagon Barrens about 4 PM. Most of the viewing is within 100’ or less of the road\, so don’t let any mobility issues keep you from joining us. We will car pool from the Crex Meadows Visitor Center area. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt \nThis field trip is full\, registration is for a waiting list only. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/spring-butterfly-trek-crex-meadows/ LOCATION:Crex Meadows\, 102 East Crex Avenue\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Crex-Meadows-5-20-18-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20170403T161637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T161709Z UID:537-1501405200-1501419600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:St. Wendel Tamarack Bog SNA: A Slog Into a Mosaic of Wetland Plant Communities DESCRIPTION:Where: St. Wendel Tamarack Bog SNA\, St. Wendel Township\, Minnesota (just north of St. Cloud)\nWhen: Sunday July 30\, 2017 (9 AM to 1 PM)\nLeader: Mike Lee\, Plant Ecologist/Botanist with the MN DNR Biological Survey \nCome join Mike Lee and other MNNPS members for part of a day hiking and identifying wetland plants at St. Wendel Tamarack Bog SNA. This SNA is one of the top sites for significant biological diversity in Stearns County as evaluated by the Minnesota County Biological Survey in 1999. The site is a large wetland complex encompassing one of the largest remaining blocks of native vegetation in the county\, including the best and largest example of tamarack swamp in central Minnesota. \nIn addition to the extensive tamarack stands\, the site also contains: rare mixed hardwood seepage swamp\, and a unique boreal spring fen which supports populations of the state threatened sterile sedge and special concern twig rush. The hike will focus on this large fen and will also venture into the surrounding tamarack swamp. Significant acreage of rich fen\, wet meadow\, mixed hardwood swamp\, and shrub swamp also occur. Two shallow lakes\, each named “Swamp Lake”\, with rich aquatic vegetation complete the natural mosaic of this large wetland complex. \nDue to the nature of this hike into several wetland plant communities\, very wet conditions will be encountered. Appropriate footwear is highly recommended with water depths possibly being up to your knees in some places. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/st-wendel-tamarack-bog-sna-slog-mosaic-wetland-plant-communities/ LOCATION:St. Wendel Tamarack Bog SNA\, Co Rd 4\, St Joseph\, MN 56374\, St Joseph\, MN\, 56374\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/st-wendel-20170730.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20170403T160529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T161843Z UID:533-1500719400-1500737400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Canoeing the Mississippi River: A Return to Weaver Bottoms for Wetland Plant Identification DESCRIPTION:Where: Weaver\, Minnesota\nWhen: Saturday July 22nd\, 2017 (10:30 AM to 3:30 PM)\nLeader: Steve Eggers\, Senior Ecologist for the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers and MNNPS Board Member \nCome join Steve Eggers and other MNNPS members for a day of wetland plant identification canoeing through the unique plant communities of Weaver Bottoms. Weaver Bottoms is located on the Upper Mississippi River within the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. This 5\,500 acre habitat complex includes areas of open water\, flowing channels\, backwater lakes\, isolated wetlands and forested wetlands. \nWe hope to see American lotus in full bloom as well as 9-foot tall wild rice stands since the timing of this trip coincides with the typical peak bloom of lotus. An array of emergent\, floating and submergent aquatic vegetation will be viewed throughout the day at the bottoms. \nTo begin the day we will meet at 10:30 AM at the USFWS boat landing/parking lot just 100 feet east off Highway 61 in Weaver\, MN\, this is just north of where the Whitewater River crosses Highway 61. Participants will need to provide their own canoe. We will be enjoying flat-water canoeing into backwater areas at a nice and slow pace for the day. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/canoeing-mississippi-river-return-weaver-bottoms-wetland-plant-identification/ LOCATION:Weaver Bottoms\, 57604 Hwy 61\, Altura\, MN\, 55910\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/weaver-bottoms-20170722.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20170403T154835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T154835Z UID:530-1498384800-1498395600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Quarry Park SNA: A Return Hike to the Bedrock Outcrops\, Wet Meadow/Prairie and Oak Woodland/Forest DESCRIPTION:Where: Quarry Park SNA\, St. Cloud\, Minnesota\nWhen: Sunday June 25\, 2017 (10AM to 1PM)\nLeaders: Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Program Chair\, and Stephen Saupe\, Biology Professor at College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University \nCome join other MNNPS members for a return trip to Quarry Park SNA to explore the granite bedrock outcrops found throughout the SNA as well as high quality wet meadow\, wet prairie\, oak woodland\, and oak forest plant communities. This mix of natural communities supports rare birds and orchids and forms the most significant remaining example of the granite bedrock outcrop community in central Minnesota. \nThe site\, located on the southwestern edge of St. Cloud\, is the within the Stearns County Quarry Park and Nature Preserve\, a 250-acre park depicting the granite industry\, historically significant to the area. Look for one of Minnesota’s largest populations of the state-endangered tubercled reinorchid among the scattered willow and dogwood lining the margins of the site’s wet meadows. \nDue to the nature of this hike into fresh wet meadows\, wet conditions may be encountered along the way. Appropriate footwear is highly recommended. A park fee of $5 is required for entrance. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/quarry-park-sna-return-hike-bedrock-outcrops-wet-meadowprairie-oak-woodlandforest/ LOCATION:Quarry Park SNA\, 1802 Co Rd 137\, Waite Park\, MN\, 56387\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/quarry-park-20170625.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20170403T153323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T153856Z UID:523-1498309200-1498316400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Nature Center: Dragonflies 101 DESCRIPTION:Where: Springbrook Nature Center (Fridley)\nWhen: Saturday June 24th\, 2017 (1:00 PM to 3:00PM)\nLeader: John Arthur\, MNNPS Board Member and Dragonfly Expert \nDigital dragonflies in an analog world? Join us for a different kind of field trip with a focus on dragonflies. We will spend about a half hour in the classroom reviewing dragonflies and then spend about an hour out in the wetland looking for dragonflies\, taking their photos when we can get them to pose and netting those that do not want to pose. We will have a projector available so the image will be shown on a very large screen instead of a computer monitor. There is no charge to participate\, but pre-registration is required. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/dragonflies-101-2/ LOCATION:Springbrook Nature Center\, 100 85th Ave.\, N.W.\, Fridley\, MN\, 55432\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dragonflies-20170624.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20170403T152243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T153757Z UID:514-1497087000-1497096000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Interstate State Park: A Hike into Wisconsin’s Oldest State Park DESCRIPTION:Where: Interstate State Park (WI)\, St. Croix Falls\, Wisconsin\nWhen: Saturday June 10th\, 2017 (9:30 AM to Noon)\nLeaders: Barb Delaney\, Professional Plant Ecologist and Botanist\, and Derek Anderson\, Plant Ecologist/Botanist with the MN DNR Biological Survey \nBarb Delaney and Derek Anderson are thrilled to welcome MNNPS members for a morning hike into Interstate State Park\, Wisconsin’s oldest state park. See bedrock prairie\, oak woodlands\, white pine-hardwood forest\, spring-fed creek\, shady\, basalt talus slopes lush with mosses and ferns. Please consider bringing a lunch and hiking the stunning bluff trails overlooking the St. Croix River in the afternoon. \nBe ready to go at the Ice Age Visitor Center at 9:30am\, June 10\, 2017. If you do not wish to purchase a day or annual State Park sticker\, put a sign in your car saying “MN Native Plant Society Hike.” Arrive earlier to purchase park sticker\, use bathroom\, fill water bottle\, etc. \nWe will caravan in a few vehicles to our starting point (Lake of the Dalles\, large parking lot). We’ll hike past Lake of the Dalles to Eagle Peak and return to cars. The last segment of the hike\, Mountain Meadow\, will take you half-way uphill to the Visitor Center. You may continue uphill by foot; some of us will drive up and meet you 15 minutes later at the Visitor Center at noon. \nDerek and Barb live in the St. Croix Falls area and have scoured this park to record its great plant diversity. They weren’t the first\, but Derek’s list is the most complete. The park has been a magnet for botanists and geologists for over 150 years. WI Interstate Park marks the western terminus of Wisconsin’s 1000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail (see: Ice Age Trail Alliance). Derek and Barb can recommend many other places to botanize on the Wisconsin side of the St. Croix River. \nIn case of severe weather\, we will wait for it to pass and shift the trip time accordingly. In the unlikely event that we must cancel\, we will email you. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/hike-wisconsins-oldest-state-park/ LOCATION:Interstate State Park (WI)\, Interstate State Park\, St Croix Falls\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ISP-20170610.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20170403T144620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T153829Z UID:506-1494072000-1494079200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Hastings Sand Coulee SNA: Prairie Spring Wildflower Interpretive Hike DESCRIPTION:Where: Hastings Sand Coulee SNA – North Unit\n557 Tuttle Dr.\, Hastings\, Minnesota\nWhen: Saturday May 6th\, 2017 (Noon to 2:00 PM)\nLeaders: Mike Lynch\, Botanist & MNNPS Board Member \nCome explore the north unit of Hastings Sand Coulee just outside the city of Hastings in Dakota County. The SNA protects high quality native dry sand-gravel prairie\, mesic prairie\, oak woodland and oak forest in an area otherwise dominated by agricultural land use and expanding housing developments. \nRecognized as one of the most biologically important sites in Dakota County. The 2.5 mile-long coulee is a former glacial stream valley with deposits of wind-blown sand that provide ideal conditions for sand prairie and associated species. This is the only sizable example of sand prairie in Dakota County. \nA remarkable assembly of native species can be found in this SNA\, including plants like James’ polanisia\, sea-beach needlegrass\, and clasping milkweed\, and animals such as the regal fritillary butterfly\, Ottoe skipper\, gopher snake\, blue racer and loggerhead shrike. \nPark along street and meet at the north unit of the SNA. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/prairie-spring-wildflower-interpretive-hike/ LOCATION:Hastings Sand Coulee SNA – North Unit\, 557 Tuttle Dr.\, Hastings\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/hastings-sc-20170506.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160829 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T185442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160626T102246Z UID:408-1472169600-1472428799@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Prairie Perspectives 2016: Second Annual Workshop and Retreat DESCRIPTION:This field trip is full. \nCo-sponsored by Minnesota School of Botanical Art and Minnesota Native Plant Society. \nLeaders:\nMarilyn Garber: Director of Minnesota School of Botanical Art\nNancy Sather: Ecological resource person\nMalcolm and Rosemary MacFarlane: Botanical resources\nTBD: volunteer logistical and leisure activity coordinators \nBotanical Artists: Explore the morphology of native plants under various growing conditions in several habitats; sketching in the field. Develop your palette of color samples\, learn proper methods of plant collection and photography to assure realistic depictions. \nPlant lovers: Explore new locations of fens\, prairies\, and rock outcrops. Shalom Hill Farm lies in the center of a circle of at least 15 potential destinations to be selected depending on the conditions of the season. These include upland prairies\, rock outcrops\, “waterfalls\,” mesic prairies\, and wetland complexes with calcareous fens.  Two prime publicly owned forests are a little over an hour away. \nLocation and facilities: Shalom Hill Farm is between Jeffers and Windom\, approximately 3 ½ hours west of the Twin Cities by way of State Highway 30.  The nearest gas stations and public dining are a half hour drive and have limited hours.We will have access to a library\, workroom for art\, several small gathering spaces\, sauna\, dining/assembly room\, and kitchen. Bedding is provided.  Common spaces and one floor of the facility are handicap accessible. We will prepare our own shared meals using provisions contributed by participants.Alcoholic beverages are allowed in moderation with meals. SHF is a no-smoking facility. \nCost:  This retreat has a cost based on the cost of lodging\, facility use and equalizing the cost of food.There is an additional cost of $1 per person per meal for kitchen use. A volunteer logistical coordinator will collect and submit checks for lodging to SHF in advance of the event to secure our reservation of the facilities. If you have taken a class at MSBA\, are a member of the Great River Chapter of ASBA\, or a member of the Minnesota Native Plant Society (MNNPS)\, there is no additional registration cost. If you lack these affiliations\, you can join the MNNPS online at: http://mnnps.org/membership/. Membership is $15 for individuals or families\, $8 for seniors. \nHow to register: \nRegistration is closed – this field trip is full. \nRetreat culture: \nThis is a low key\, participatory retreat where everyone chips in to make it happen. We want to create opportunities for everyone. It has plenty of opportunities to either get out (in nature) or hang out (at Shalom) in fun sharing and fellowship. People of all ages are welcome\, but most participants are on the “older” side. People with limited mobility or stamina are welcome.  It is not the best for loners. Meals are prepared and shared family style. A list of recommended items to bring will be distributed by e-mail to participants.  Plant collecting is not allowed in most preserves and managed areas. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/prairie-perspectives-2016-second-annual-workshop-retreat/ LOCATION:Shalom Hill Farm\, 42194 Co Rd 3\, Windom\, MN\, 56101\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/botanical-art.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T184032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T220108Z UID:403-1471683600-1471708800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Larix Wildlife Management Area: Calcareous fens\, Tamarack Seepage Swamps\, and Rich Fens DESCRIPTION:Leaders:\nSteve Eggers\, Senior Ecologist for the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers\nScott Milburn\, Senior Botanist/Ecologist for Midwest Natural Resources \nLarix WMA is located in the extreme southern portion of the Minnesota aspen parkland. It is a large undeveloped wooded WMA\, which is immediately adjacent to the Gully Fen SNA and contains many of the same habitat types. Its location in the Glacial Lake Agassiz Lake plain is notable as it is located just north of the high beach ridge at Gully. \nThe Larix WMA is one of the true treasures of the MN DNR Wildlife Management Area lands in terms of native plant communities and rare plant species. This area is where east meets west and includes several very unique plant communities including calcareous fen\, tamarack seepage swamp\, and rich fen. Highly unusual for calcareous fens statewide is the presence of pitcher plants (Sarraceniapurpurea)\, bog buckbean (Menyanthestrifoliata)\, and lantern sedge (Carex limosa)\, but commonly observed within the calcareous fen components here. Field trip attendees will also encounter a number of rare species including sterile sedge (Carex sterilis)\, Beaked Spike-rush (Eleocharis rostellata)Hair-like Beak-rush(Rhynchospora capillacea)\, Twig Rush (Cladium mariscoides) and much more. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/larix-wildlife-management-area-calcareous-fens-tamarack-seepage-swamps-rich-fens/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/larix-wma.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T182250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160626T102633Z UID:400-1469264400-1469286000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Black Lake Bog SNA\, an Interstate Natural Area: A focus on updating and expanding the plant species list for the SN DESCRIPTION:Leader: AmberBeth VanNingen\, MN DNR SNA Ecologist \nBlack Lake Bog Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) is in rural eastern Pine County\, approximately 2.5 hours north of St. Paul and 1 hour south of Duluth. The SNA is part of a larger interstate natural area encompassing more than 3\,600 acres in Pine County\, MN and Douglas County\, WI. \nOur focus will be on updating and expanding the plant list for the site\, but other activities could focus on insect or bird inventory or taking GPS points of the boundary signs depending on group time and interest. \nAs parking is limited and the site remote\, we will likely choose a meeting place along I-35 or Hwy 23 and carpool. We will meet around 9:00 a.m. and work through the day. Bring a lunch\, appropriate clothing\, sun and tick protection\, water\, and field guides. \nThis field trip is open to all and pre-registration is required. You can register for this field trip either through Ken Arndt or you can contact AmberBeth VanNingen with any other questions and also to register. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/black-lake-bog-sna-interstate-natural-area-focus-updating-expanding-plant-species-list-sn/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/black-lake-bog-sna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160709T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T181318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160626T102502Z UID:397-1468054800-1468062000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Falls Creek SNA: Ferns in the Forest DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Barb Delany\, Professional Plant Ecologist/Botanist \nCome and enjoy a shady hike through the forests of Falls Creek SNA for a morning of fern identification with Barb Delaney. Falls Creek SNA is one of the most diverse natural areas remaining in Washington County. Folded and faulted rocks at this site show the largest displacement of any known Paleozoic rocks in Minnesota\, revealing Decorah\, Platteville\, Glenwood\, and St. Peter formations. Steep ravines line the intermittently active stream beds. Slopes face north or south primarily\, with groundcover varied accordingly. Pine canopy openings on south slopes permit growth of many species native to bluff prairies. Oak forest occupies the drier ridge tops. The site is unique for its stand of virgin hardwood and white pine forest\, which is rare along the St. Croix River. \nThis field trip will require participants to be able to hike up and down moderate to steep slopes. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. Registration is closed – this field trip is full. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/falls-creek-sna-ferns-forest/ LOCATION:Falls Creek SNA\, MN Hwy 95\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/falls-creek-sna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T175606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T215853Z UID:394-1466935200-1466942400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Quarry Park SNA: Bedrock Outcrops\, Wet Meadow/Prairie and Oak Woodland/Forest DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Board Member\, DNR Representative \nCome join other MNNPS members for part of a day exploring granite bedrock outcrops found throughout Quarry Park SNA as well as high quality wet meadow\, wet prairie\, oak woodland\, and oak forest. This mix of communities supports rare birds and orchids and forms the most significant remaining example of the granite bedrock outcrop community in central Minnesota. \nThe site\, on the southwestern edge of St. Cloud\, is the within the Stearns County Quarry Park and Nature Preserve\, a 250-acre park depicting the granite industry\, historically significant to the area. Look for Minnesota’s largest population of the state-endangered tubercled rein-orchid among the scattered willow and dogwood lining the margins of the site’s wet meadows \nDirections and Parking:  From Twin Cities\, head north on I-94\, exit CR 15 towards St. Cloud. Turn left on 7th St/CR 137 to Quarry Park entrance. In Waite Park\, from MN Hwy 23 0.65 mile S. on 10th Ave\, then 0.75 mile W. on Co Rd 137 (7th St). Fee required ($5) \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/quarry-park-sna-bedrock-outcrops-wet-meadowprairie-oak-woodlandforest/ LOCATION:Quarry Park SNA\, 1802 Co Rd 137\, Waite Park\, MN\, 56387\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/quarry-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T174024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T215816Z UID:392-1466254800-1466262000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Nature Center: Dragonflies 101 DESCRIPTION:Leaders: John Arthur\, MNNPS Board Member and Dragonfly Expert \nDigital dragonflies in an analog world? Join us for a different kind of field trip with a focus on dragonflies. We will spend about a half hour in the classroom reviewing dragonflies and then spend about an hour out in the wetland looking for dragonflies\, taking their photos when we can get them to pose and netting those that do not want to pose. We will have a projector available so the image will be shown on a very large screen instead of a computer monitor. There is no charge to participate. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/springbrook-nature-center-dragonflies-101/ LOCATION:Springbrook Nature Center\, 100 85th Ave.\, N.W.\, Fridley\, MN\, 55432\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dragonflies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T173530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T215734Z UID:391-1465725600-1465732800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Carpenter Nature Center: Early Summer Ravine/Cliffs DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Board Member \nCome join other MNNPS members for an exploration of the moist cliff areas at Carpenter Nature Center. This is challenging topography\, not easily accessed\, and not entirely catalogued. Many species of ferns and liverworts are to be found on the cliff faces\, including walking fern\, fragile fern and bulblet fern. Several unusual woodland sedges are also present\, and lily-leaved twayblade should be in bloom along the trail. \nDirections and Parking:  Carpenter Nature Center is located at 12805 St. Croix Trail\, in Denmark Township\, Washington County. It is one mile north of Hwy 10\, overlooking the St. Croix River. General directions from St. Paul is southeast on Hwy. 61 south\, (towards Hastings) then east on Hwy 10 to CR 21 (St. Croix Trail). If you reach the Point Douglas Park on the River\, turn back to the first road to the north. At CNC\, park in the main lot and meet at the entrance to the visitor’s center. \nDue to the challenging and potentially hazardous terrain\, this field trip is limited to 12 participants.  Please wear sensible shoes and be prepared to scoot or clamber to stay safe. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt \n  URL:https://mnnps.org/event/leaders-jyneen-thatcher-naturalist-mnnps-board-member/ LOCATION:Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/carpenter-nc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T172909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T215659Z UID:388-1465117200-1465142400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Savage Fen SNA and Seminary Fen SNA: Calcareous Fens\, Sedges and Orchids DESCRIPTION:Leaders:\nSteve Eggers\, Senior Ecologist for the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers\nScott Milburn\, Senior Botanist/Ecologist for Midwest Natural Resources \nSee two gems of the Lower Minnesota River Valley consisting of sloping\, calcareous\, organic soil wetlands with springs and small\, groundwater-fed\, marl streams. Fifteen members of the sedge family\, including 10 species of Carex\, as well as the exquisite white lady’s-slipper orchid\, are anticipated highlights. Such floristic diversity in the heart of a large metropolitan area is rare. Problems with invasive species (buckthorn\, Phragmites\, hybrid cattail) will be discussed. Of particular interest will be observing the results of a prescribed burn conducted last spring at Seminary Fen SNA. \nTo start the day\, participants should meet at the parking area for Savage Fen along 128th St. (this road is a dead end). Since this is an all-day field trip\, please pack your own lunch\, bring plenty of water and bug spray. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/savage-fen-sna-seminary-fen-sna-calcareous-fens-sedges-orchids/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/savage-fen-sna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160604T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160408T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T180445Z UID:420-1465030800-1465038000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Grey Cloud Dunes SNA: Interpretive Hike with the Sierra Club DESCRIPTION:Leaders:\nKelly Randall: DNR Outreach Coordinator\n Larry McCabe: SNA Site Steward\n Michael Lynch: Botanist \nGrey Cloud Dunes is situated on two sandy terraces along the Mississippi River offering breathtaking views of the Mississippi river valley. The sandy soil is home to unique plant communities in different habitats such as erosional faces and blowouts. Distinctive species adapted to the dry\, sandy environment include little bluestem\, penstemon\, prairie dropseed\, sand reed grass\, gramma grass\, silky prairie clover\, among others. Rare sea-beach needlegrass occurs in several of the blowouts; purple sand grass\, on bare sand areas. Louisiana broomrape and Hill’s thistles are also found here. North American (blue) racers\, an uncommon Minnesota snake\, live here. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/grey-cloud-dunes-sna-interpretive-hike-sierra-club/ LOCATION:Grey Cloud Dunes SNA\, 7600 113th St S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/grey-cloud-SNA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160606 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T170124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T215541Z UID:382-1464998400-1465171199@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Norris Camp and Red Lake WMA: A Northern MN Bio Blitz and a Close-Up Look at Botrychiums DESCRIPTION:Leaders:\nMalcolm & Rosemary MacFarlane\,DNR Co. Biological Survey Volunteers\nJohn Arthur\, MNNPS Board Member and Dragonfly Expert\nGretchen Mehmel\, Red Lake Area Wildlife Supervisor \nCome and enjoy a weekend in the far reaches of northern Minnesota to Norris Camp to explore parts of the Red Lake WMA. Participants will get to hike for much of Saturday and part of Sunday with an evening program on Saturday as well as a good old-fashioned potluck. \nTransportation to Norris Camp will be on your own.  It is highly recommended to get to Norris Camp Friday evening so you are there right away in the morning for hiking on Saturday. \nOvernight arrangements for this trip include free lodging at Norris Camp. Contact John Arthur jdragonflyarthur@gmail.comto make reservations for a room. There is no charge for the rooms at Norris Camp\, your only costs for the weekend are getting yourself up to Norris Camp and food for the weekend. Cooking all meals will take place at the Camp where kitchen facilities are available. Saturday evening after the day of hiking we will having a potluck and short program with Malcolm and Gretchen. \nTHE HISTORY OF NORRIS CAMP: \nThe history of Norris Camp began in 1933 with President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was one of these programs and it became the impetus for creating Norris Camp. The CCC was created to help spur the United States’ economy out of the Great Depression by hiring unemployed young men for public conservation work. Close to 200 men and officers were stationed at Norris Camp performing a variety of tasks.source: Lake of the Woods Tourism \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/norris-camp-red-lake-wma-northern-mn-bio-blitz-close-look-botrychiums/ LOCATION:Norris Camp\, 11536 Faunce Butterfield Forest Rd\, Roosevelt\, MN\, 56673\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/norris-camp-air.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160408T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T180332Z UID:424-1463824800-1463839200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Lost Valley Prairie SNA: Interpretive Hike and Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Leaders:\nMichael Lynch: Botanist\nSteve Poole: Lost Valley SNA Site Steward\nJim Smetana: Lost Valley SNA Site Steward \nLost Valley Prairie is an outstanding example of bedrock bluff prairie. Ridge crests and upper slopes host a diversity of prairie grasses; wildflowers such as puccoon\, stiff gentian and prairie smoke. Of special interest are the fire-dependent Hill’s thistle\, a Minnesota special concern species\, and state-threatened rock sandwort known to occur at only a few sites in the state. \nThe first part of the day from 10AM to noon will be an interpretive hike led by Mike\, Steve and Jim throughout the SNA to observe the plants and creatures that make this place home. Following the interpretive hike there will be lunch (bring your own) and then folks are encouraged to help Steve and Jim with sumac removal for an hour or so. For those staying to help with sumac removal make sure to bring a good pair of work gloves and eye protection. All other tools used for sumac removal will be provided by the site stewards. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/lost-valley-prairie-sna-interpretive-hike-volunteer-event/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/lost-valley-SNA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20160404T165156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T215621Z UID:378-1463220000-1463227200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: A Spring Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Shirley Mah Kooyman\, Professional Botanist and MNNPS Vice President \nWe will meet at 10 a.m. inside of the Oswald Visitor Center and hike from the back of the building into the main grounds of the Arboretum.\nEnjoy a Saturday morning hike with Shirley through parts of the Arboretum to view spring wildflowers including the Grace B. Dayton Wildflower Garden which features native plants of the deciduous woodlands and includes a collection of Minnesota’s state flower\, the Showy Lady’s-slipper. Folks should have the opportunity to see many other spring wildflowers like Bloodroot\, Trilliums\, Virginia Bluebells\, Bellwort\, Hepatica\, Trout Lilies and more. \nThis field trip will require each participant to pay the entrance fee for the Arboretum. Unless you are a member of the Arboretum there is a $12/person fee to get in.  You can also get a free gate pass from Shirley at the Symposium or at the May 5 meeting.  The passes will not be sent. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to: Ken Arndt URL:https://mnnps.org/event/minnesota-landscape-arboretum-spring-wildflower-walk/ LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr.\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/arb-05142016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20151214T215736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T190643Z UID:327-1434805200-1434812400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Dragonflies 101 DESCRIPTION:Digital dragonflies in an analog world? Join us for a different kind of field trip with a focus on dragonflies. We will spend about a half hour in the classroom reviewing dragonflies and then spend about an hour out in the wetland looking for dragonflies\, taking their photos when we can get them to pose and netting those that do not want to pose. We will have a projector available so the image will be shown on a very large screen instead of a computer monitor. There is no charge to participate\, but pre‐registration is required. \nLeader: John Arthur\, MNNPS Board Member and Dragonfly Expert URL:https://mnnps.org/event/dragonflies-101/ LOCATION:Springbrook Nature Center\, 100 85th Ave.\, N.W.\, Fridley\, MN\, 55432\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dragonflies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20151214T213747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T190651Z UID:323-1434276000-1434283200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Carpenter Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Come join other MNNPS members for an exploration of the moist cliff areas at Carpenter Nature Center. This is challenging topography\, not easily accessed\, and not entirely catalogued. Many species of ferns and liverworts are to be found on the cliff faces\, including walking fern\, fragile fern and bulblet fern. Lily‐leaved twayblade should be in bloom along the trail. \nLeader: Jyneen Thatcher\, Naturalist and MNNPS Board Member \nAt CNC\, park in the main lot and meet at the entrance to the visitor’s center. \nDue to the challenging and potentially hazardous terrain\, this field trip is limited to 12 participants. Please wear sensible shoes and be prepared to scoot or clamber to stay safe. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/carpenter-nature-center/ LOCATION:Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/carpenter-nc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20151214T212339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T190711Z UID:321-1433581200-1433606400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Savage Fen SNA and Seminary Fen DESCRIPTION:See two gems of the Lower Minnesota River Valley consisting of sloping\, calcareous\, organic soil wetlands with springs and small\, groundwater‐fed\, marl streams. Fifteen members of the sedge family\, including 10 species of Carex\, as well as the exquisite white lady’s‐slipper orchid\, are anticipated highlights. Such floristic diversity in the heart of a large metropolitan area is rare. Problems with invasive species (buckthorn\, Phragmites\, hybrid cattail) will be discussed. We’ll also tour a small restoration area where a road fill was removed in 1986 and planted by Prairie Restoration\, Inc. in an attempt to restore a calcareous fen community. \nWhere: Savage Fen SNA (Savage) and Seminary Fen (Chaska/Chanhassen) \nLeader: Steve Eggers\, Senior Ecologist for the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers \nTo start the day\, participants should meet at the parking area for Savage Fen along 128th St. (this road is a dead end). Since this is an all‐day field trip\, please pack your own lunch\, bring plenty of water and bug spray. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/savage-fen-sna-and-seminary-fen/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/seminary-fen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150523T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204526 CREATED:20151214T194931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T190718Z UID:318-1432373400-1432382400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Minnehaha Falls DESCRIPTION:Come join other MNNPS members for a morning hike along the banks of Minnehaha Creek where you will get to view over 50+ different species of native plants found in this popular Twin Cities Landmark. Participants will be led by Mike into several different plant communities of the surrounding Minnehaha Falls area including maple‐basswood forest\, mesic oak forest\, and black ash seepage swamp. \nLeader: Mike Lynch\, MNNPS President and Naturalist \nParticipants should meet at the bridge over Minnehaha Creek above the falls by 9:15AM to check in with Mike prior to the start of the field trip at 9:30 AM. Plan on spending approximately 2.5 hours at the park. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/minnehaha-falls/ LOCATION:Minnehaha Regional Park\, 4801 S Minnehaha Drive\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55417\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/minnehaha.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR