EVENTS

Author John Moriarty: A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities
Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 7:00 - 8:45 pm
FamilyMeans building in Stillwater

Local author John Moriarty's recent book, A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities, is an illustrated guide to the natural habitats and rich diversity of wildlife in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. John’s talk will highlight some of his favorite places in the metro and provide interesting natural history facts for some of the plants and animals included in the book.

John is the Senior Manager of Wildlife at Three Rivers Park District and has been with the Park District for 15 years. He has been involved in many of the wildlife restoration efforts and initiated the snake and butterfly efforts. His book is published by the University of Minnesota Press.

John will have books for sale and will be available after his talk to sign copies.
Free and everyone is welcome.  Socialize 6:30 pm; Meeting begins 7 pm.

Wild Ones 2020 Design With Nature Conference: Where Have All the Fireflies Gone? Gardening in Challenging Times
Saturday, February 29, 2020 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

PROGRAM DETAILS              TICKETS

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus
2115 Summit Ave (at Cretin), St. Paul, Minnesota 55105

James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
Where Have All the Fireflies Gone?  Gardening in Challenging Times
Exploring what we can do in our own small corners of the world to nurture, strengthen and sustain the complex and fragile web that connects soil, plants and animals.
Conference Speakers:

Neil Diboll

Prairie Nursery President and Consulting Ecologist

Alan Branhagen

MN Arboretum Director of Operations

Thelma Heidel-Baker
Entomologist, Environmental Educator, Organic Farmer

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