Most monthly programs are open to both members and non-members. However, some will have space or venue limitations and will need pre-registration. Indoor programs will typically be held in the Fellowship Hall on the lower level of the Emmaus Baptist Church, 712 Linden Street N, Northfield, Minnesota. Parking is located on the south side of the church.
2021 Chapter Program Schedule
Programs at Emmaus Church unless otherwise noted. We will not start in person meetings until it is safe to do so. Outside tour dates may change due to weather.
January 14th, 7pm: A Guide to Restoring the Little Things – Doug Tallamy (Zoom Meeting)
If you missed Doug’s presentation you can find it here.
February 11th, 7pm: On the Hunt for Northwoods Butterflies – Allison Barta (Zoom Meeting)
If you missed Allison’s presentation you can find it here.
March 11th, 7pm: Planting a Pocket Prairie – Bre Bauerly (Zoom Meeting)
If you missed Bre’s presentation you can find it here.
April 8th, 7pm: Botanical Wanderings – Mike Lynch (Zoom Meeting)
If you missed Mike’s presentation you can find it here.
April 22nd, 6pm: Spring Ephemerals at Nerstrand Park – Led by Katie Gillispie
Thursday May 13th, 7pm: Jumping Worms – (Zoom Meeting)
If you missed the Jumping Worms presentation you can find it here. The Q&A at the end will be from the original presentation, not our viewing of it.
Saturday May 22nd , 9am – 3pm: Northfield Prairie Partners Plant Sale
Emmaus Church parking lot, 712 N Linden St., Northfield, MN.
Thursday, June 10th, 6:30pm: Koester Prairie/Prairie Creek tour of early summer prairie flowers – Dave Kuhnau and Craig Koester (In-person event – no Zoom). This event was canceled.
June 12th: Park work day. More information coming. Plan to start at 10 am. This event was canceled.
July 8th (date may change): Native Planting yard tours and L2L yard tours
Aug 12th, 6:30pm: River Bend Nature Center Prairie Tour led by Breana Wheeler
Aug 27th, 10am: Monarch Tagging at Ney Nature Center – Bus trip
Sep 9th, 6pm: St. Olaf Natural lands – Guided tour
Oct 14th, 7pm: Gary Bullemer – MN Ducks and making duck decoys; plus potluck deserts and appetizers
Nov 11th, 7pm: Dragonflies by Scott King
Dec 9th, 11am: Lunch at St. Olaf Buntrock Commons