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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20170608T204140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T205812Z UID:579-1497690000-1497718800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Swedes Forest SNA Bioblitz DESCRIPTION:Join in a day to identify as many plant and animal species as possible in the first ever BioBlitz at Swedes Forest SNA. Scientists\, naturalists and volunteers will conduct this intensive one day field study. Volunteers learn from experts and will be engaged in surveying to better understand the full suite of organisms found here. No experience necessary\, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. \nOpen to all – MNNPS members and non-members. \nDate: Saturday\, June 17\, 2017 \nTime: 9A.M. and ongoing – start and end when you like \nLocation: From Sacred Heart 7 miles south on County Road 9\, then 1.5\nmiles west on Township Road 1 (440th Street). Park in pull-off on south.\n(Lat/Lon for parking area: 44.69271\, -95.368501 see map) \nWebsite and map: www.mndnr.gov/snas/sna01027 \nQuestions: Brad Bolduan at 507-831-2900 x 241 \n  URL:https://mnnps.org/event/swedes-forest-sna-bioblitz/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Other events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/swedes-forest-bioblitz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 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:20170601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20170307T213822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T214529Z UID:488-1496343600-1496349000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Evaluating your Prairie Seeding; a refresher on seedling identification\, by Paul Bockenstedt\, Stantec DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Paul Bockenstedt\, Restoration Ecologist\, Stantec. \nPOM: TBD URL:https://mnnps.org/event/evaluating-prairie-seeding-refresher-seedling-identification/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20170307T213542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T214446Z UID:486-1493924400-1493929800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Friends of Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas: Their history and purpose\, by Bob Djupstrom and Ellen Fuge\, MnDNR-retired DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Bob Djupstrom – MN DNR Scientific and Natural Areas-Retired\, and Ellen Fuge – MN DNR Scientific and Natural Areas-Retired URL:https://mnnps.org/event/friends-minnesota-scientific-natural-areas-history-purpose/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170406T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20170307T213140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T214010Z UID:484-1491505200-1491510600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:EDDMapS: Easy reporting of invasive species\, by Laura Van Riper\, MnDNR DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Laura Van Riper\, Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator\, MnDNR. \nPOM: Key species you should know URL:https://mnnps.org/event/eddmaps-easy-reporting-invasive-species-laura-van-riper-mndnr/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20170214T200752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T202852Z UID:474-1491033600-1491062400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:2017 Symposium - Restoration and Conservation of Native Landscapes and Species DESCRIPTION:Download the 2017 MNNPS Symposium Registration form \nSpeakers and Topics:\n\n\n\n8:30–9:00\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00–9:10\nWelcome to the Symposium\n\n\n9:10–9:30\nWelcome to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\nPeter Moe\, Director of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\n\n\n9:30–10:20\nRare Plant Restoration and Ex Situ Conservation: A Great Pairing of Two Controversial Concepts\nDavid Remucal\, Curator of Endangered Plants\, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\n\n\n10:20–10:40\nBreak\n\n\n10:40–11:30\nPreserve is a Verb: Restoration’s Role in Preserving the Changing and Fragmented Landscape of Southeastern Minnesota\nDavid Schmidt\, Southeast Minnesota Conservation Coordinator\, The Nature Conservancy\n\n\n11:30–12:25\nMidwest Orchid Conservation Initiative\nMelissa Curran\, Environmental Scientist/Botanist\, Stantec\n\n\n12:25–1:25\nLunch\n\n\n1:25–2:15\nSax-Zim Bog: Vegetative Responses to Hydrology Restoration\nDeric Deuschle\, Senior Biologist\, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH)\n\n\n2:15–2:35\nBreak\n\n\n2:35–3:30\nSaving Minnesota’s Prairie Butterflies\nErik Runquist\, Butterfly Conservation Biologist\, Minnesota Zoo\n\n\n3:30-4:00\nThe Felton Prairie—Could we recreate it?\nRobert Dana\, Entomologist/Prairie Ecologist\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\n\n\n\nWhere to Park: Symposium participants should park in the Arboretum’s main lot. The standard gate fee will be waived for attendees. \nHow to Get There: Nine miles west of I-494 on State Hwy. 5; 4 miles west of Chanhassen on Hwy. 5; and ¼ mile west of the intersection of State Hwy. 41 on Hwy 5. \nQuestions Directed to: Shirley Mah Kooyman\, smkooyman@gmail.com 763-559-3114 \nDownload the 2017 MNNPS Symposium Registration form URL:https://mnnps.org/event/2017-symposium/ LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr.\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States CATEGORIES:Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-symposium-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170302T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20161001T144104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170121T030947Z UID:454-1488481200-1488486600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Watching the Grass Grow; A Primer on Botanical Time-Lapse Imagery\, by Steve Saupe DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Steve Saupe\, CSBSJU Biology Professor. \nPlant of the Month: Rusty woodsia (Woodsia ilvensis) – one of the resurrection type ferns URL:https://mnnps.org/event/watching-grass-grow-primer-botanical-time-lapse-imagery-steve-saupe/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20161001T143622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T092009Z UID:449-1486062000-1486067400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Ecology of Ordway Prairie\, Minnesota\, by Scott Zager\, Botanist DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Scott Zager\, Wildlands. \nPlant of the Month: TBD URL:https://mnnps.org/event/research-ordway-prairie-scott-zager/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20161001T143416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T092436Z UID:447-1480618800-1480624200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:A Look at the Gully 30 Calcareous Fen: Characterizing\, Permitting\, Constructing Through\, and Monitoring a State Regulated Sensitive Wetland Resource\, by Jim Arndt\, Merject & Scott Milburn DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Jim Arndt\, Merjent and Scott Milburn\, Midwest Natural Resources URL:https://mnnps.org/event/gully-fen-findings/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20161001T143049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T144823Z UID:445-1478199600-1478205000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Local History and Science behind Eastern Hemlock\, Minnesota's most endanged conifer\, by Emily Ellingson DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Emily Ellingson\, Graduate Research Assistant\, UMN. \nPlant of the Month: (Bryophyte)\, Kim Fackler URL:https://mnnps.org/event/local-history-science-behind-eastern-hemlock-minnesotas-endanged-conifer-emily-ellingson/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161006T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20161001T004059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T145536Z UID:443-1475780400-1475785800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Flora of Wisconsin’s Interstate Park: Advenures and Discoveries in My Backyard\, by Derek Anderson DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Derek Anderson\, Botanist/Plant Ecologist\, MN-DNR. \nPlace of the Month: Minnesota-Wisconsin Interstate Parks\, also by Derek URL:https://mnnps.org/event/flora-wisconsins-interstate-park-advenures-discoveries-backyard-derek-anderson/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160829 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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=UTC:20160602T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20151208T075918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160317T131544Z UID:175-1464894000-1464901200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Nature and Culture: the MN North Shore's ancient\, still unfolding stories DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chel Anderson\, Plant Ecologist/Botanist\, Minnesota Biological Survey and Co-author\, North Shore – A Natural History of Minnesota’s Superior Coast. \nPOM: Castilleja septentrionalis – northern paintbrush \nBook signing to follow program. \nAnnual plant sale to follow program. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/north-shore-book/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 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:20260620T060042 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=UTC:20160505T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20151208T075815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T124208Z UID:174-1462474800-1462482000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Anna Gerenday\, Entomology Scientist\, retired\, UMN; Fungi\, mostly mushrooms from wetlands of Minnesota\, and their plant associates. POM- Alnus incana DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mnnps.org/event/fungi/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20151211T103614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T124120Z UID:187-1460055600-1460062800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Linda Haugen\, USFS Plant Pathologist; Minnesota's Native Elms: Threats and Opportunities. POM- Ulmus americana DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mnnps.org/event/minnesotas-native-elms-threats-and-opportunities/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160402T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20151220T211555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160221T182128Z UID:331-1459585800-1459616400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:2016 Symposium - Perspectives in Botany 4 DESCRIPTION:Download the 2016 MNNPS Symposium Registration form \nKeynote speaker: the eminent lichenologist Dr. Irwin Brodo. Dr. Brodo is emeritus research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature\, Ottawa\, Ontario. He is the author of “Lichens of North America” and “Keys to Lichens of North America\, Revised and Expanded” both published by Yale University Press. \nSpeakers and Topics:\n\n\n\n8:30 AM\nRegistration (continental breakfast available)\n\n\n9:00–9:10\nWelcome to the Symposium\n\n\n9:10–9:30\nWelcome to the Bell Museum\nDr. George Weiblen\, Scientific Director\, Bell Museum of Natural History\, University of Minnesota\n\n\n9:30–10:20\nThe Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas: an online resource for native plants and more\nDr. George Weiblen\, Scientific Director\, Bell Museum of Natural History\, University of Minnesota\n\n\n10:20–10:40\nBreak\n\n\n10:40–11:30\nThe Process of Developing a Regional Flora and the Development and Concept of the Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA) Methodology\nDr. Gerould Wilhelm\, Principal Botanist/Ecologist\, Conservation Design Forum\n\n\n11:30–12:25\nLichens of the Northern Forests\nDr. Irwin Brodo\, Emeritus Research Scientist\, Canadian Museum of Nature\n\n\n12:25–1:25\nLunch\n\n\n1:25–2:15\nEcology and Management of Aquatic Invasive Plants in Minnesota\nDr. Daniel Larkin\, Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist Department of Fisheries\, Wildlife and Conservation Biology\, & Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center\, University of Minnesota\n\n\n2:15–2:35\nBreak\n\n\n2:35–3:30\n400 Years of Fire and Wind in Minnesota’s BWCAW\nDr. Lee Frelich\, Research Associate and Director\, Center for Forest Ecology\, University of Minnesota\n\n\n\nDownload the 2016 MNNPS Symposium Registration form URL:https://mnnps.org/event/2016-symposium/ LOCATION:Bell Museum\, 10 Church Street SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States CATEGORIES:Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/symposium-2016-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160303T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20151208T075551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T230058Z UID:172-1457031600-1457038800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Beck Marty\, MnDNR Ecologist; Water\, Potatoes\, Timber and the Critically Imperiled Jack Pine. POM-Cirsium hillii DESCRIPTION:Plant of the month will be Cirsium hillii – presented by Erika Rowe \nMain talk to be given by Becky Marty\, MN DNR Regional Ecologist URL:https://mnnps.org/event/water-potatoes-timber-and-the-critically-imperiled-jack-pine/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160204T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T060042 CREATED:20151208T075428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T123946Z UID:171-1454612400-1454619600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Ed Swain\, MPCA and UMN Research Scientist; Wild Rice in Minnesota: Recent research on habitat requirements for Z. palustris. POM- The 4 species of Zizania DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mnnps.org/event/wild-rice-and-water-quality/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR