The National Loon Center is Calling all Loon Raft Building Experts! We have basic supplies to assemble our first loon raft. Our target launch will be just after ice out at the US Corps of Engineers Campground Bay on Crosslake. If you have experience building loon rafts we need you! April 5, 2018, 11:00am Corps … Continue reading Needed: Loon Raft Builders – Crosslake – April 5th
Category: Volunteer Opportunities
Minnegram Spring 2018 The University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center provides leadership in freshwater management through cutting-edge research, educational opportunities for students and professionals, and community outreach. The Water Resources Center’s quarterly newsletter focuses on water-related issues. To view the current newsletter, please visit: Minnegram Spring 2018
Nokomis Library in Minneapolis is starting a new program this summer. The Nature Trading Place will connect youth with adult volunteers in learning about nature, conservancy and science. For details about the program select: Nature Trading Volunteer Description or Seeking Volunteers Poster. For more information, please contact Lisa M. Stuart, Youth Services Librarian at Nokomis … Continue reading VOL – Nokomis Library – summer 2018
When recording your volunteer hours for the Minnesota Master Naturalist program, you can now select: Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota from the Select a sponsor drop down menu.
If you enjoy working with and teaching elementary students, here is a wonderful volunteer opportunity. The folks at Big Bog State Recreation Area are busy planning for the 2018 Big Bog Adventure Day. Mark your calendar-they have chosen Tuesday, May 22nd for this year's event. For those new to Big Bog Adventure Day, the goal … Continue reading VOL – Big Bog Adventure Day – May 22 – Waskish
Citizen Science Evening - Learn About the City Nature Challenge 2018! Author and conservation specialist Heather Holm will discuss why and how to use the iNaturalist.org software, and others on the site can help confirm or identify your observations. Learn about the worldwide City Nature Challenge 2018! This program is in its third year, and … Continue reading iNaturalist Training – April 12th – Minnetonka
River Ecology Unit Summer 2018 Workshop: The Fundamentals of River Science: Applied Geomorphology & Ecology June 11-15, 2018 in Marshall, MN Rivers and streams are formed by physical processes that define their geometry and quality and quantity of habitat. Hydrology, geomorphology, biology, water quality, and connectivity interact to determine the overall health of the stream. … Continue reading Workshop: River Ecology – June 11-15 in Marshall
Your Woodland, Your Legacy: Intergenerational Land Transfer and Conservation Planning Saturday, April 7, 2018 40 Club Inn and Convention Center 960 2nd Street Northwest in Aitkin, MN Your Land, Your Legacy: Who Is Going to Own Your Woodland? Begin the conversation about the future of your family's woodland. Learn about the legal tools available, establishing … Continue reading Training: Your Woodland, Your Legacy: Intergenerational Land Transfer and Conservation Planning
Tanadoona is gearing up for a busy spring season and need your help. Schools will be visiting Tanadoona to participate in Environmental Education and team-building sessions. If you know of any of your contacts who might be interested in working one or many of the field trip days, they would love to have them on … Continue reading Tanadoona Employment/Volunteer Opportunity
Spring is officially here, although the weather in many regions doesn't completely agree, with 60 degree days alternating with chilly rain or snow. Signs of insect activity are evident, more so in warm regions than elsewhere. Fruit tree blossoms are a-hum with bees, mining bees have emerged to forage on willow, and Indiana is getting … Continue reading Newsletter – Xerces Society
