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https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/05/22/american-robins-chicago-illinois-midwest-declining-environmental-factors

American robins’ numbers are on the decline. Here’s why and what that might mean. The numbers of the songbird appear to be dropping not only in the Chicago region but throughout much of the country. Experts say it's another sign many birds in North America are in trouble.

Pull up Dame's Rocket (4 petal flowers, blooming now) to make way for the native Phlox (5 petal flowers, coming soon!)

https://birdcast.org/migration-tools/migration-forecast-maps/
Peak Migration NOW!!
Turn off all unnecessary lights at night ~
Get out and watch/listen for migrating birds!

Forecast Maps – BirdCast Forecast Maps Bird migration forecasts show predicted nocturnal migration approximately three hours after local sunset and are updated every 6 hours. Note, the models predict the migration intensity for birds in active flight; these are not predictions of the numbers of birds on the ground. For addi...

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6 tick-borne diseases that should be on your radar With tick season in full force, here are the most common diseases they spread in the U.S., where they most commonly occur and the symptoms to watch for.

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Zowee, I've wondered how chickadees make it thru the MN winter. And now I know why chickadees call just a couple "dees" when they see me.

Learn about the intelligence of Chickadees and Titmice 🤯Did you know their brain grows during the winter? Members of this bird family (Paridae) are some of the most intelligent birds on the planet, and also some of the cutest. They may be common birds but they are not to be overlooked 🐦‍⬛ #birdfacts #animalfacts #chickadee #pbsnature #shotoncanon

📰 Read our newest blog post, at cleanheatmn.org/recent-news/ Last month, Clean Heat Minnesota’s Coalition Manager, Natalie Cook and Caitlin Eichten, Director of Building Energy Transition at @FreshEnergyToday, were featured in a three-part webinar series from @Climate_XChange about the Future of Gas docket and the opportunities it presents for climate advocates. Learn all about this series in today’s new blog, and watch the webinars in the Future of Gas 101 series to dive into case studies about the important regulatory work being done both here in Minnesota and in Illinois. 📼 Webinar 2: Case Studies and Lessons Learned from State Advocates 📼 Webinar 3: A Panel Discussion with Experts We are so proud to be part of an incredible nationwide group of organizations building towards a decarbonized future in this country. We are making our voices heard in the decision-making process. Together, there is immense good we can do to realize a future where all Minnesotans have access to clean, affordable energy to power their heating, cooking, and appliances. Join us!

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Don't pollute our streams, lakes, and groundwater with deicing salt!
If needed, use sand and grit on icy patches.

November 25 - January 16 - Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District    

St. Paul closes in on final river rules St. Paul is close to adopting new riverfront development rules. But there's still time to advocate for a bird-safe glass requirement.