Pre-registration required: Register Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org.

Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration

Program Fee: This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged.

Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center

Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC online for presentations from regional bird experts, passionate birders, and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Pre-registration for this event is required to receive the zoom link.

Schedule of Events:

8:30-8:45 Welcome from MOU President & Carpenter Nature Center Director
8:45-9:15 For the Love of Gulls: Appreciating Minnesota Most Ignored Birds-Frank Fabbro
9:15-9:45 Exploring Washington County’s hidden gems – Armand Cohen
9:45-10:15 A Plethora of Plumage: Feather Color, Structure and Function-Joan McKearnan
10:15-10:45 Population Insights from an Ancient Practice- Randy Newton
10:45-11:15 Explore a new Hot Spot: Birding Miesville Ravine- Anna Novalany
11:15-11:45 Birds and Brushes: an Artist’s Perspective – Annie Shao
11:45-12:15 Seed, Feeders and Nest Boxes- Dani Collier
12:15-12:45 Light Pollution: Its Not Just the Windows– Todd Burlet (Starry Skies North)
12:45 – 1:00 Closing & upcoming MOU education events – MOU Ed. Committee