Weekend Nature Activities: April 20–21
Rising Waters Photo Hike @ Bloomington Ferry Unit (Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge) Saturday, April 20, 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Now that winter is over and taxes are taken care of, join us for a fun and informative photo hike at the refuge. The rising waters of springtime make for someContinue Reading
Call to Action: Garlic Mustard Removal
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (near the Mall of America) Friday, April 26 Bloomington Education and Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. We need your help! Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant that out-competes native plants. It grows quickly and smothers plants that wildlife use for food, like earlyContinue Reading
Wolf Hunt Update – Court Hearing Today
The five-year wait was approved by the Senate Environment Policy Committee, but the bill still has several stops before it can become law. First the Senate Environment Finance Committee, then if it passes there, the Senate Floor for a vote. Today two groups, the Center for Biological Diversity and HowlingContinue Reading
wolf update: 5-year waiting period on hunt reinstated
Today, the Minnesota Senate Environment and Energy Policy committee approved S.F. 666, a bill that would reinstate a five-year wait on recreational wolf hunting and trapping. The bill has been referred to the Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division.“We are pleased the committee approved the bill and thank Sen. ChrisContinue Reading
Minn. Losing Water Supply? Discussion at MN Waterfowler
“Nature can’t keep up with demand . . .” See full discussion HERE Continue Reading




