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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20190419T214410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T192509Z UID:881-1558170000-1558195200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Spring Butterfly Trek DESCRIPTION:Where: Crex Meadows to the Namekagon Barrens\nWhen: Saturday\, May 18\, 2019 (9:00 AM to 4:00PM)\nLeader: Dean Hansen\, local Butterfly Enthusiast \nFor the past eleven years\, Stillwater 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 Visitors’ Center at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area just north of Grantsburg\, WI\, and will end up on the Namekagon Barrens in far northeast Burnett County. This area in Wisconsin 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. The dry plant communities here feature lots of lupines\, blueberries\, bearberries\, jack pines\, and New Jersey tea. All of these (and other) native plant species are the specific host plants for the larvae of various species of butterflies. A beautiful bog with cotton grass and wild cranberries will also be explored to look for its unique butterfly fauna. \nWhat butterfly species might be seen? Four species of “blues\,” four species of elfins\, five species of dusky winged skippers\, and the Olympia Marble are very likely\, and a host of others butterflies are strong possibilities. 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 for the rest of the year. The best viewing year was 2012\, when 18 butterfliers saw a total of 31 species. 2017 was\, well\, a dismal failure; spits of snow at 9 AM kept butterfly numbers seen to zero. That’s butterflying in May up here on the tundra. But we still had fun! \nWe will start at the Crex Meadows Visitors’ 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. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. You MUST let me know if you will be coming—I will have to limit the group to 18 participants. Contact Dean Hansen at hanse112@umn.edu or 651-439-8770. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/spring-butterfly-trek/ 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/2019/04/2019May18-fieldtrip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190512 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20190419T213108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T192428Z UID:873-1557532800-1557619199@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Prairie Communities in the Springtime DESCRIPTION:Where: Lost Valley Prairie SNA (Washington County) & Kellogg Weaver Dunes SNA (Wabasha County)\nWhen:   Saturday May 11th\, 2019        \nLeaders:  TBD \nJoin members of the Friends of Minnesota Scientific & Natural Areas and others on an all-day outing to Lost Valley Prairie SNA and Kellogg Weaver Dunes SNA to explore these prairie communities in the springtime. Folks will get to learn from site stewards and retired SNA staff about the history of each SNA as well as get to explore the natural resources found at each one. If time permits the group will be stopping at Bald Eagle Bluff SNA on the way back to the Twin Cities. Also\, the group may be renting a van to carpool everyone on the trip so a fee will be associated with this trip but that amount has not been finalized. \nLocated on one of the northern most limestone outcrop prairie areas\,  Lost Valley Scientific and Natural Area contains prairie knobs unchanged for thousands of years as well as former agricultural fields being restored  back  to their native state. Indian Grass and Big Blue Stem grass grow to 6 feet high. Native forbs include many of the species associated with a tall grass prairie biome. Established in 1991\, Lost Valley SNA was a mix of original native prairie and agricultural fields. \nAt Kellogg Weaver Dunes\, participants will get to take in sweeping views across a terrace above the Mississippi with the state’s greatest expanse of dry barrens prairie and savanna. Geologic studies conducted in the vicinity suggest that this complex of dunes may have originated during one of two major dune-forming periods in this part of the Mississippi Valley\, most likely between 18\,000 and 14\,000 years ago\, when sediments deposited by glacial meltwater became “remobilized” by wind. \nField trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. Send an email to Ken Arndt at ken.arndt@mnrinc.us to register. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/prairie-communities-in-the-springtime/ LOCATION:Lost Valley SNA\, 10540 Nyberg Ave S\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States CATEGORIES:Field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019May11-fieldtrip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20190125T183849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T204248Z UID:851-1556823600-1556829000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Status and trends of Wetlands in Minnesota: Minnesota Wetland Condition Assessment (2011-2016) DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Bourdaghs\, Research Scientist\, MN Pollution Control Agency. \nPlace of the month: The Whiteface Reservoir URL:https://mnnps.org/event/minnesota-wetland-assessment-status-and-trends/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MNNPS-Bourdaghs2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20190125T183618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T203927Z UID:847-1554404400-1554409800@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Citizens using Plants (& inverts) to Measure Wetland Health: Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Carolyn Dindorf\, Vice President/Limnologist\, Fortin Consulting\, Inc.\nMark C. Gernes\, Research Scientist\, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. \nPlant of the Month: Marsh Fern\, Thelyptris palustris URL:https://mnnps.org/event/citizens-using-plants-inverts-to-measure-wetland-health-wetland-health-evaluation-program-whep/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MNNPS-WHEP-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T163000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20190119T145528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T011826Z UID:842-1553329800-1553358600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:2019 Symposium: Prairies and Grasslands of the Lower 48 DESCRIPTION:Download the 2019 MNNPS Symposium Registration Form. Registration deadline is March 12. \nPrairie historically covered one-third of the state of Minnesota\, and has been a topic of previous symposia. This year\, we are broadening our geographical range to prairies and grasslands across the lower 48 states. This will provide an opportunity to learn about prairies and grasslands from the unglaciated plains of the Southeast United States all the way to the Pacific Northwest. \nJeffrey Taylor \n\nResearcher at Konza Prairie\, Manhattan\, Kansas\nTopic: Program on long-term research at Konza\, looking at vegetative composition and how management influences this system.\n\nDr. Sarah Hamman \n\nPrairie Conservation Science Program Manager at the Center for Natural Lands Management\, Olympia\, Washington\nTopic: Hidden prairies of the Pacific Northwest: How unique conservation strategies are restoring diversity and resilience to a highly fragmented ecosystem.\n\nDr. Reed Noss \n\nChief Science Advisor of the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative; he is based near University of Central Florida\nForgotten grasslands of the unglaciated east: origin\, history\, and future.\n\nDr. Bruno Borsari \n\nProfessor at Winona State University\, Winona\, Minnesota\nPresentation on Soils\, Plants Diversity and Peoples of the Cajun Prairie: A Distinctive Ecosystem in Southwestern Louisiana worthy of Reconstruction and Conservation\n\nRhett Johnson \n\nPrairie Specialist\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\nPrairies of Minnesota\n\nCall for Research Track Poster Presentations \nStudents and academic researchers are invited to submit abstracts on research related to native plants and native plant communities of Minnesota\, including taxonomy and systematics\, preservation\, conservation\, and restoration. Posters will be on display throughout the conference and presenters are invited to discuss their posters during the scheduled breaks and lunch. Abstracts can be emailed to Annie Weeks at annie.weeks@mnrinc.us. The submission deadline is March 1\, 2019\, and presenters will be notified of acceptance by March 8\, 2019. \nVendors interested in having a booth at the symposium can contact Shirley Mah Kooyman by email at smkooyman@gmail.com. \nDownload the 2019 MNNPS Symposium Registration Form URL:https://mnnps.org/event/2019-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/2019/02/symposium-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180824T163429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T162821Z UID:810-1551985200-1551990600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Climate Change Adaptation in Parks of the Great Lakes Region DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Lee Frelich\, Director\, The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology;\nFellow\, Institute on the Environment. \nPlant of the Month: Balsam poplar – Populus balsamifera by Lee Frelich URL:https://mnnps.org/event/climate-change-adaptation-in-parks-of-the-great-lakes-region/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/normal_regional_projected8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180824T162954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T162954Z UID:807-1544122800-1544128200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:The Loss of Wildlands at the National and Minnesota Scales since European Settlement DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bruce Anderson; Retired USFS and MnDNR. \nPOM: TBD by BruceAnderson URL:https://mnnps.org/event/the-loss-of-wildlands-at-the-national-and-minnesota-scales-since-european-settlement/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/loss-of-wilderness-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180824T162541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T162541Z UID:804-1541098800-1541104200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Unfenced Rangeland of the North: Plants and Communities of the Subarctic Caribou Lands DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Ron Bowen\, Prairie Restorations Canoe Guide and Beth Markhart\, Prairie Restorations Queen of the Subarctic. \nPlant of the Month: Dry-Ground Cranberry – Vaccinium vitis-idaea; by Ron Bowen and Beth Markhart URL:https://mnnps.org/event/unfenced-rangeland-of-the-north-plants-and-communities-of-the-subarctic-caribou-lands/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Vaccinium-vitis-idaea-2017-08-15-22.32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180824T162028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T162335Z UID:799-1538679600-1538685000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Sedges and Rushes of Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Welby Smith\, MnDNR Botanist. \nPlace of the month: Uncas Dunes SNA; by Rick Haug\, Photographer URL:https://mnnps.org/event/sedges-and-rushes-of-minnesota-by-welby-smith-mndnr/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sedges-and-Rushes-of-MN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20180607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180326T100448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T220106Z UID:716-1528398000-1528403400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:A World-Class Biogeographical Oddity: The Boreal Forests of Door County\, by Dr. Lee Frelich\, UM DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Lee Frelich\, Director\, The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology.\n Plant-of-the-Month: Dwarf Lake Iris\, Iris lacustris \n \nPhotos by Ken Piehl. URL:https://mnnps.org/event/a-world-class-biogeographical-oddity-the-boreal-forests-of-door-county-by-dr-lee-frelich-um/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cave-Point-Door-County.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20180503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180326T100033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T100033Z UID:714-1525374000-1525379400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Collaborating for Resilience in the Face of Climate Change: The Nature Conservancy's Forest Conservation and Restoration Program\, by Jim Manolis\, TNC DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Jim Manolis\, Forest Conservation Program Director\, The Nature Conservancy in MN\, ND & SD.\n Place-of-the-Month: TNC’s Upper Manitou Preserve URL:https://mnnps.org/event/collaborating-for-resilience-in-the-face-of-climate-change-the-nature-conservancys-forest-conservation-and-restoration-program-by-jim-manolis-tnc/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20180120T115734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T190954Z UID:638-1524299400-1524326400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:2018 Symposium - Old Growth Forests DESCRIPTION:Download the 2018 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\nOld-Growth Forests: What are They? Why are They Important? and What Should We Do with Them? A Minnesota Perspective in a Global Context\nKurt Rusterholz\, Retired Forest Ecologist\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\n\n\n10:20–10:40\nBreak\n\n\n10:40–11:30\nOld Growth Landscapes: Hemlock-Hardwood Forests of the Porcupine Mountains and Sylvania\nLee Frelich\, Director—The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology\, University of Minnesota\n\n\n11:30–12:25\nUsing Lichens to Assess the Ecological Continuity of Forest Ecosystems\nSteven Selva\, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Studies\, University of Maine at Fort Kent\n\n\n12:25–1:25\nLunch\n\n\n1:25–2:15\nThe Overlooked Old Growth: Lowland Conifers\nBecky Marty\, Regional Ecologist\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\n\n\n2:15–2:35\nBreak\n\n\n2:35–3:30\nThe Role of People and Fire in Minnesota’s Red Pine Forests of the Boundary Waters\nKurt Kipfmueller\, Associate Professor of Geography\, Environment & Society\, University of Minnesota\n\n\n3:30-4:00\nThe Magney-Snively Northern Hardwoods Across Three Centuries\nDavid Schimpf\, Department of Biology and Olga Lakela Herbarium\, University of Minnesota Duluth\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 2018 MNNPS Symposium Registration form URL:https://mnnps.org/event/2018-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/2018/01/2018-symposium2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20170909T192858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180324T164858Z UID:615-1522954800-1522960200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:A Flower Patch for the Rusty Patched: Recovery of the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee\, by Dr. Elaine Evans DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Elaine Evans\, Assistant Extension Professor\, University of Minnesota Bee Lab \nDr. Elaine Evans is an extension educator at the University of Minnesota and a researcher at the University of Minnesota Bee Lab in the Department of Entomology. Her work focuses on conservation of native pollinators. She is author of the books “Befriending Bumble Bees” and “Managing Alternative Pollinators” and engages citizen scientists through the Minnesota Bee Atlas and Minnesota Bumble Bee Survey programs. \nPOM: Turtlehead\, Chelone glabra URL:https://mnnps.org/event/rusty-patched-bumble-bee-elaine-evans/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BombusAffinisBoneset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20170909T192726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T233943Z UID:613-1519930800-1519936200@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Minnesota’s New Ecological Monitoring Network – First Year Observations and Outcomes\, by Hannah Texler and Erika Rowe DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Hannah Texler\, Plant Survey Supervisor\, and Erika Rowe\, Plant Ecologist/Botanist\, both with the Minnesota Biological Survey \nPOM: Mesic Prairie in Kertsonville Wildlife Management Area\, presented by Erika Rowe URL:https://mnnps.org/event/mbs-long-term-ecological-monitoring-network-minnesota-hannah-texler-erika-rowe/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20170909T192434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T224408Z UID:611-1517511600-1517517000@mnnps.org SUMMARY:The Dean Lakes Development – Lessons in Ecology over 15 Years DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Doug Mensing (Senior Ecologist) and Matt Lasch (MN Contracting Manager)\nPOM: silky prairie clover (Dalea villosa var. villosa) URL:https://mnnps.org/event/dean-lakes-conservation-area-restoration-project/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AES_Dean-Lakes_0621170950s.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20170909T192019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T190507Z UID:609-1512673200-1512678600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Maximizing the Protection of Rare Wetland Resources through the Completion of a Positive Feedback Loop\, by Jason Husveth DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jason Husveth\, Restoration Ecologist & Botanist\, Critical Connections Ecological Services. \nPlace-of-the-Month: Traversing the Red Lake Peatland on Foot in August 2017\, by Jason Husveth \n  URL:https://mnnps.org/event/natural-history-restoration-ecology-anoka-sand-plan-peatlands-jason-husveth/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jasonhusvethASPMNNPS1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20170909T191750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171021T164142Z UID:607-1509649200-1509654600@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Crow-Hassan Prairie - Fifty Years and Counting\, by John Moriarty DESCRIPTION:Presenter: John Moriarty\, Senior Manager of Wildlife\, Three Rivers Park District\nPOM: Prairie violet by Angela Isackson\, Wildlife Technician\, Three Rivers Park Division URL:https://mnnps.org/event/crow-hassan-prairie-fifty-years-counting-john-moriarty/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 CREATED:20170909T191241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170909T191241Z UID:605-1507230000-1507235400@mnnps.org SUMMARY:Minnesota Biological Survey - highlights from the past 30 years and priorities for the future DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bruce Carlson\, MBS Program Supervisor\nPOM: Green violet (Hybanthus concolor) (Mn endangered) by Hannah Texler\, MBS Plant Survey Supervisor URL:https://mnnps.org/event/minnesota-biological-survey-highlights-past-30-years-priorities-future/ LOCATION:Dakota Lodge\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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:20260618T015734 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 END:VCALENDAR