About Us

In 1939 the Minneapolis Public Library organized seven science clubs for citizens interested in various aspects of the natural environment.  One of these, the Minneapolis Bird Club, met monthly and went on birdwatching field trips.  In 1949, the Minneapolis Bird Club became a branch of the National Audubon Society, and in 1975 the name was changed to the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis.

The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis currently has about 2,500 members.  Of these, about 200 participate in a variety of activities, from field trips to attending program meetings to helping with conservation efforts.  The remainder help with the important job of supporting Audubon in its conservation and education efforts nationally, statewide, and locally.

Our Conservation Committee is currently involved in helping in removal of invasive species, such as buckthorn and garlic mustard, that crowd out native plants and are less conducive to survival of both migratory and locally nesting birds.

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Joint ACM – Ikes Program Meetings this Summer: 1st one on Tuesday, June 25 “Fracking”

Again this summer as part of our outreach to our northern membership, the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis and the Izaak Walton League – Breckenridge Chapter will hold joint meetings over the summer on June 25th, July 23rd and August 27th at 7:30 pm. The meetings will be held at the Breckenridge Chapter House located at 8816 West River Road in Brooklyn Park. All programs are free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 25: Matt Norton, Campaign Director for the Minnesota Environmental...

Update on 2013-14 Chapter Officers & Board Members

The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis Board elected the following officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year: President Jerry Bahls Vice-President John Arthur Secretary Martha Allen Treasurer Bob Dunn The following people were elected to the ACM Board at the May Membership meeting: Jim Sharpsteen Siah St. Claire. Please welcome the new officers and Board members. The Board still has three vacancies and would welcome inquiries from anyone interested in serving. Contact Jerry Bahls (763.572.2333) or...

Birding on the Mississippi with Three Rivers Park guide on Tuesday, July 2 from 7 am to 10 am

Experience birding like you never have before – from the middle of the river! Let Three Rivers Park District, in cooperation with the National Park Service, guide you along this little-seen part of the Mississippi River. Join Park Ranger Sharon Stiteler and West Coon Rapids Dam naturalists as we pad-dle river rafts from West Coon Rapids Dam in search of herons, eagles. and osprey, and stop on is-lands to look for many other birds that use the river corridor as their home. No paddling...

NEW FALL TRIP to Tiffany Bottoms NWA on Sunday, Sept 8 trip & update on May 19 trip

Our Sunday, May 5, 2013 trip to the Tiffany Bottoms National Wildlife Area had to be postponed due to bad weather & flooding in the area. It has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 8 from 1:00 to 5:00. Tiffany Bottoms NWA is along the Chippewa River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. The field trip includes a ride on a narrow-gauge train through the Bottoms with several stops to walk in the area and look for resident and spring migrant birds. The cost is $20 per person, $15 for Audubon...