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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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:20260605T235050 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T235050 CREATED:20151214T192931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T190729Z UID:314-1430560800-1430568000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a hike through the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, the oldest wildflower garden in the country\, for a look at early spring wildflowers. This historic garden is home to over 500 species of plants\, all within fourteen acres. We will visit the woodland and wetland areas and have the opportunity to see many spring wildflowers like Dutchman’s Breeches\, Bloodroot\, Trilliums\, Virginia Bluebells\, Bellwort\, Hepatica\, Trout Lilies and more. \nDue to the narrow trails within the garden\, this field trip will be limited to 15 MN NPS members. \nLeader: Shirley Mah Kooyman\, Professional Botanist and MNNPS Vice President \n\nWe will meet at 10 a.m. at the Wirth Beach House parking lot (where it is FREE to park) and hike to the back entrance of Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. \nPlease DO NOT meet at the upper front entrance. If you do that you won’t find us. Also there is a fee for parking at the upper front entrance area. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/eloise-butler-wildflower-garden/ LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55422\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/eloise-butler-gate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T235050 CREATED:20151214T180119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T190739Z UID:309-1429347600-1429354800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Coldwater Springs DESCRIPTION:Discover spring ephemerals and other spring wildflowers at Coldwater Spring! The Minnesota Native Plant Society will join the National Park Service in searching for and mapping these elusive and beautiful flowers while learning about how they fit into the ecosystem. The maps we make will help the guide future restoration plans at the park. \nColdwater spring is owned by the National Parks Service and jointly managed by the Mississippi River Fund with the help of numerous volunteers. Trails vary from paved asphalt to dirt trails with some steep places\, several steps and may be muddy in places after recent rains. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing. \nLeaders: Mike Lynch and Park Ranger Neil Smarjesse URL:https://mnnps.org/event/coldwater-springs/ LOCATION:Coldwater Spring\, 5601 Minnehaha Dr. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/coldwater-spring-ft.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR