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Minnesota
Field Trips and Events
Booming on the Prairie
Every year at this time, the booming spectacle begins at The Nature Conservancy’s Bluestem Prairie Preserve and Glacial Ridge Project in northwestern Minnesota. At dawn, visitors sitting in blinds can watch as male prairie chickens court the females. They stamp their feet in a dance imitated by the Dakota Indians, while puffing their black, tan and white plumage and emitting eerie “booming” sounds from the orange and yellow, scarlet-fringed air sacs on the side of their necks.
Special Events
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Birds and Blooms
Schaefer Prairie Preserve near Glencoe, Minn.
May 26, 2012The name says it all: Birds and Blooms. Schaefer Prairie Preserve is a wonderful remnant of the once-vast northern tallgrass prairie that dominated the area for thousands of years. Both wet and dry prairie exist at Schaefer Prairie, and both ecosystems serve as inst... Learn more
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Lake Alexander Open House
7163 Bear Road, Cushing MN 56443
August 11, 2012Matt Graeve, The Nature Conservancy’s Lake Alexander Preserve land steward, will talk about the history of the region, and highlight the work being done by the Conservancy and other conservation partners in and around Lake Alexander Preserve. The 1,734-acre Lak... Learn more
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Prairie Hike at Weaver Dunes
Weaver Dunes Preserve near Kellogg, Minn.
August 04, 2012The prairie in full summer bloom, the Blanding’s Turtles, and the unique sand dunes formed from the confluence of the Zumbro, Chippewa, and Mississippi Rivers are all reasons to join The Nature Conservancy for a nature hike at Weaver Dunes. Walk among the rolli... Learn more
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Canoe/Kayak the Mississippi River
10:00 a.m. gathering at Kiwanis Park, 799 E. River Rd., Brainerd, MN, 56425 with an 11:00 a.m. launch. We should arrive at Crow Wing State Park around 2:00 p.m. CWSP is holding a “Canoe Day” event the same date, time and place. They will have events set up at the park as well. Crow Wing County is providing the shuttle service from 1-3:30 p.m. to transport people back from the State Park to Kiwanis Park in Brainerd. Look for The Nature Conservancy signs when you arrive in the parking lot.
June 16, 2012Grab your canoe or kayak, and join The Nature Conservancy for a gentle paddle down this scenic 7-mile stretch of the Mississippi River. This regatta is a chance to explore the wonderful diversity the river and adjacent lands provide, all while under your own power, q... Learn more
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The Nature Conservancy’s Lead Scientist to Speak at the University of Minnesota
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 Fourth Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
May 10, 2012Sanjayan, The Nature Conservancy's lead scientist, will speak on May 10, 2012 as part of the Institute on the Environment’s Momentum Series. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased now or at the door. Nature Conservancy members can receive a $5 discount online (se... Learn more
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