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We believe in connecting people with nature.
Most of our programs are FREE and open to the public. Check our calendar and join the fun! Recent happenings:
July 20, 2024 - Bug Hunt!
So what happens when you get a bunch of kids together and give them each a net? They catch bugs! About 30 adults and kids came out to Chester Woods today to explore the world of insects. These kids were fearless - wading through the prairie (that was taller than many of them) - stalking insects of all kinds, and even gently holding them. They brought their captives back to our "bug table" and were able to get close up looks using magnifiers while Joel (our expert) told them about bug life cycles and how to handle bugs safely. The adults seemed to be having fun too. We found dozens of different kinds of insects including dragonflies, damselflies, bumblebees, wasps, beetles, moths, butterflies, ants, grasshoppers, crickets, flower flies, daddy longlegs, spiders and more. Many insects species are in decline and need your help. Please plant natives and avoid pesticides. And remember: insects are bird food! Many thanks to Joel Dunnette for sharing his knowledge today along with volunteer assistants Carol, Joan, Terry and Sandy. Photos by Sandy Hokanson. July 13, 2024 - 26th Annual Butterfly Count
Count day was extremely hot and humid (plus the gnats were everywhere). Our teams of volunteers surveyed Chester Woods, Quarry Hill, Willow Creek, Essex Park and several other areas around Rochester. Here are some highlights for the day:
See the entire report and species list on our Butterfly Count Page. We couldn't do this without our volunteers! Many thanks to Sandy Hokanson, Joel Dunnette, Ruthann Yaeger, Jerry Pruett, Jim Peterson, John Weiss, Greg Munsen, Joyce Grier, Terry Grier, Rosemary Braus, Roberta Bumann, Larry Boutelle, Ross Roenigk, Anna Lovrien, Sue Hayes, Terri Dugan, Greta Gosewisch, Toby Weingarten, Tracy Harrison, Kara Ledbetter and Sara Locher. Zumbro Valley Audubon needs your help to pay for programs, printing brochures and outreach supplies to teach kids and adults about nature. Donate to Zumbro Valley Audubon via giveMN.org
© ZVAS 2023 - Zumbro Valley Audubon Society - PO Box 6244 - Rochester, MN 55903
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