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Prairie Grass Sunset by Jim Williams
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Minnesota applauds Xcel for requiring solar proposals to disclose vegetation details
October 15, 2018 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ encourages the use of native plants on solar sites that support hummingbirds and grassland birds like Eastern Meadowlarks and Grasshopper Sparrows
Future conservationists flaunt bird and water wisdom
May 22, 2018 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Minnesota is encouraging conservation through education and outreach
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and National Park Service Predict Big Changes for Birds in a Warming World
March 21, 2018 — As our changing climate pushes birds out of historic ranges, America’s national parks could see an influx of newcomers and the departure of familiar species by 2050
More Than 500 Conservation Groups in All 50 states to Urge Congress to Defend Bird Protection Law
February 09, 2018 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members mobilize to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act from threats in Congress and in the Department of the Interior.
Chestnut-collared Longspur by Tim Zurowski
MNBirdAtlas.org launched
November 07, 2017 — Maps and in-depth information about Minnesota’s breeding birds now available
Deborah Reynolds yard in Minnesota
Wildscaping is better for birds
September 27, 2017 — By planting native plants, Debbie has attracted more birds to her garden and engaged neighbors in conversation about the benefits of a bird-friendly yard.
A Master of Disguise
July 21, 2017 — Birds hiding in Minnesota's marshes can help answer conservation questions
Navigating the Night
July 20, 2017 — Lights Out helps migrating birds by decreasing bright lights from urban buildings
Bemidji celebrates Bird City Minnesota designation
June 12, 2017 — Bemidji is the state’s newest Bird City
Clean Water Mural to be Unveiled in South Minneapolis on Nov. 19
November 17, 2016 — Local teen artists created a mural that depicts the importance of clean water for birds and people