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February 28, 2018
Small but mighty, pollinators have an enormous job. Without them, most plants — including the crops we eat — couldn’t fruit. Here's how you can support pollinators. Read more
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October 13, 2026
More than 325 species rely on the Mississippi flyway, a migration path stretching along the Mississippi River from the Gulf to the headwaters and beyond. Here in the Twin Cities, we're lucky to live in its midst each spring and fall. Read more
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June 15, 2026
How can we improve habitat for bumble bees? That's the question our multi-year research project sought to answer. Read more
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June 1, 2026
When we see mayfly swarms, it tells us that what we're doing to improve water quality is working. Read more
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September 30, 2025
We're excited to connect with others studying monarchs, collaborate on research, and share our own expertise and volunteer-collected findings to protect monarchs for generations to come. Read more
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August 26, 2025
Our wildlife camera monitoring program provides data that can help us improve habitat restoration. It also provides some very fun pictures. Read more
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July 2, 2025
Grassland birds are under immense pressure due to habitat loss, but there's a special corner of habitat near Battle Creek Regional Park. Learn more about this site's uncertain future and how you can get a glimpse of its feathered residents. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Sunday, November 1, noon-8 p.m.
Wabasha Brewing Taproom, St. Paul
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