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SUMMARY:Spotlighting Willow Reserve with the Urban Bird Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join Capitol Region Watershed District \nto learn more about the birds and plants found at Willow Reserve (capitolregionwd.org/projects/willow-reserve) in Saint Paul’s North End neighborhood! \nWillow Reserve is a 23-acre urban oasis with wetlands that provide excellent habitats for birds\, frogs\, and other wildlife. The wetlands are a critical stopover point for migratory birds following the Mississippi River Flyway. Past DNR surveys have identified 36 different bird species in the reserve! Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) has worked to restore Willow Reserve and add native plants that help improve water quality while providing habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. \nThis free\, family-friendly event includes: \nGuided birding tours with the Urban Bird Collective to observe the birds in the Reserve. No experience is needed. Come check out our feathery neighbors! \nPlant identification walks with CRWD staff. \nParking is located on the side streets of Arundel and Virginia Street. \n 
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/spotlighting-willow-reserve-with-the-urban-bird-collective/
LOCATION:Willow Reserve\, 1260 Arundel Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Croix River Workshop on the Water in Stillwater
DESCRIPTION:Register at www.mnwcd.org/shop – $30 per person\, includes dinner and cash bar \n Join local community leaders from Minnesota and Wisconsin for an educational workshop and networking event aboard one of the Stillwater River Boats. This year’s St. Croix River Workshops on the Water will focus on: \n\n\nEconomic Value of Clean Lakes and Rivers (Presenter: John Linc Stine\, retired Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Executive Director of Freshwater Society) \n\n\nVanishing Shorelines & Importance of Shoreland Rules (Presenters: Matt Baumann\, Minnesota DNR and Tom Langer\, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District) \n\n\nLily Lake Success Story: Panel discussion with Q & A.  Learn how local partners in Stillwater collaborated to improve water quality and “de-list” Lily Lake. Featuring Matt Downing\, Middle St. Croix WMO; Jay Michels\, EOR\, Inc.; and Mike Lyner\, Friends of Lily Lake. \n\n\nThere will also be ample time to enjoy the river and talk with other local leaders from the region. \n This signature event is specifically designed for local community leaders\, including city council members\, county commissioners\, watershed district and SWCD supervisors\, lake and river association board members\, and members of planning commissions and citizen advisory committees. \nHosted by the East Metro Water Resource Education Program\, Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership\, National Park Service\, Minnesota DNR\, Wisconsin DNR\, Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon\, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District\, Chisago SWCD\, Isanti SWCD\, Middle St. Croix WMO\, Polk County\, St. Croix County\, and Washington County.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/st-croix-river-workshop-on-the-water-in-stillwater/
LOCATION:Stillwater River Boats\, 525 Main Street S\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watershed Moment\, Part of the WAKPA Triennial Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Public Art Saint Paul and the MWMO\, MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif invites you to Watershed Moment\, part of the WAKPA Triennial Art Festival\, on July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to learn indigo fiber art techniques and work together to craft a map of the MWMO watershed using indigo-dyed wool roving and fleece. \nThe event\, part of Nassif’s ongoing Weaving Water project\, will also feature tours of the MWMO’s Stormwater Park and Learning Center. Enjoy an evening by the Mississippi River and learn how the MWMO works with local partners to protect and improve water quality and habitat. \nLearn more about Weaving Water > \nBonus: Check Out the artARK!\nWhile you’re at the MWMO\, be sure to check out the artARK. Artist Seitu Jones’ floating platform for artistic and scientific exploration on the Mississippi River will be on display during the event. Jones and a naturalist will be on hand to engage people with the boat and share more about their vision for getting people out on the river to experience it in new ways. \nLearn more about Seitu Jones > \nAbout the WAKPA Triennial\nWAKPA\, which means “river” in the Dakota language\, is a 12-week art festival featuring a variety of local artists and exhibitions across the Twin Cities Metro Area. \nLearn more about WAKPA >
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/watershed-moment-part-of-the-wakpa-triennial-art-festival/
LOCATION:Mississippi Watershed Management Organizaiton\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418\, United States
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