University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
College of Biological Sciences
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Upcoming Events

Interested in learning about the diversity of plants, animals, habitats and research here at Cedar Creek? Come join us at one of our upcoming events! Most of the events listed below take place at Cedar Creek’s Lindeman Discovery and Research Center (2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE, East Bethel), and give you the opportunity to dive deep into new topics, explore new places on the property, and become part of the Cedar Creek ESR community!

The Fish Lake Nature Trail is open daily, as are the Savanna Ski Trails!

We are currently offering a mix of online, hybrid and in-person programs. Make sure to check the calendar and event details to know which type of program you are attending! We are thrilled to have folks back onsite, but are also committed to retaining some of our online offerings for the long-term!

 

Click here to access additional event details on our facebook page. Email Kara Baldwin (baldwink@umn.edu) with questions about events in general. Specific events may have other contact people listed.

 

On-going: take yourself and your friends on a self-guided walking adventure at Fish Lake! Send us pictures of what you see out there! 

 

Scroll down below the calendar for event details and registration information.

 

 

 

ONLINE ONLY: February 14th, 11:30 - 1pm. Lunch with a Scientist: Patterns of Ecosystem Change. Change is constant, which is also true of habitats and ecosystem communities. Our Lunch with a Scientist lecture, presented by Dr. Adam Clark, will focus on patterns of ecosystem community change within abandoned farm fields and the mechanisms behind these patterns. The end of the presentation considers how to use models to predict changes in ecological communities in Minnesota and beyond. Details and registration for this and other programs available at https://z.umn.edu/2023lwas. (free, adults recommended)

 

IN PERSON ONLY: February 18th, 9am-4:30pm: Cedar Creek Wildlife Survey. The Cedar Creek Wildlife Survey is a joint venture between the Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project and Cedar Creek . It is a unique opportunity to improve your tracking skills, connect with nature, and help Cedar Creek scientists learn about the wildlife living on their property. Our Winter Survey will be an all day affair. We will head out in teams to survey snow-packed roads and trails for animal tracks, then come back in to share our discoveries with one another. Each team will be led by an experienced wildlife tracker, certified in Track & Sign identification. In past winter surveys, our teams have identified the tracks of about 20 species including southern flying squirrel, fisher, mink, red fox and grey wolf. Since then, many of our observations have been verified by the trail cam network at Cedar Creek. With the bison enclosure vacant for the season, we have a broader range of places we can roam, and the opportunity to follow trails in the snow for longer distances. Who knows what we will find? No experience necessary, but but registration is required. Bring your own lunch and snacks. For details or to register email Kirsten Welge (kirsten.welge@gmail.com). (free, ages 15+ recommended)

 

ONLINE ONLY: February 22nd, 6:30-8pm. Cedar Creek Ecology Book Club. Are you interested in our impact on Planet Earth? The web of life? Climate change? Nature? Ecology? If so, this community-led book club is the place for you! Join us as we continue our journey of lifelong learning! We generally meet the 4th Wednesday of each month on zoom, and a few times a year in person at Cedar Creek. Our February book is The Forest Unseen by David George Haskell. Register for this and upcoming zoom meetings at http://z.umn.edu/bookclubonline. Details on upcoming books are available at https://www.cedarcreek.umn.edu/bookclub (free, adults recommended)

 

ONLINE ONLY: March 14th, 11:30 - 1pm. Lunch with a Scientist: Patterns of Ecosystem Change. Through the Forests and Biodiversity (FAB) experiment at Cedar Creek, researchers are gaining an understanding of how trees interact with one another. One of the strongest interactions between neighboring trees is shading, which can cause trees to compete for light energy or to shield each other from stress caused by excess light. The March Lunch with a Scientist program welcomes Dr. Shan Kothari, an ecophysiologist, to discuss his research on light's role as both an essential resource and stressor for trees, as well as other recent results from FAB. Details and registration for this and other programs available at https://z.umn.edu/2023lwas. (free, adults recommended)

 

ONLINE ONLY: March 22nd, 6:30-8pm. Cedar Creek Ecology Book Club. Are you interested in our impact on Planet Earth? The web of life? Climate change? Nature? Ecology? If so, this community-led book club is the place for you! Join us as we continue our journey of lifelong learning! We generally meet the 4th Wednesday of each month on zoom, and a few times a year in person at Cedar Creek. Our March book is An Immense World by Ed Yong. Register for this and upcoming zoom meetings at http://z.umn.edu/bookclubonline. Details on upcoming books are available at https://www.cedarcreek.umn.edu/bookclub (free, adults recommended)