Prairie Edge November Election News
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Open Positions:
President: Marilynn Torkelson is resigning. She will remain as President pro tem until November 2025 or until a replacement can be found whichever comes first.
Vice President: Shelly Stanchfield is resigning. She will remain as President pro tem until November 2025 or until a replacement can be found whichever comes first.
Zoom and Hybrid Meeting Facilitator: New Position
Tour Chair: Marilynn Torkelson looking for a co-chair
Secretary: Shelly Stanchfield is resigning. She will remain as secretary pro tem until November 2025 or until a replacement can be found whichever comes first.
Prairie Edge wouldn't exist without our super volunteers!
If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please contact us at [email protected]
Open Positions:
President: Marilynn Torkelson is resigning. She will remain as President pro tem until November 2025 or until a replacement can be found whichever comes first.
Vice President: Shelly Stanchfield is resigning. She will remain as President pro tem until November 2025 or until a replacement can be found whichever comes first.
Zoom and Hybrid Meeting Facilitator: New Position
Tour Chair: Marilynn Torkelson looking for a co-chair
Secretary: Shelly Stanchfield is resigning. She will remain as secretary pro tem until November 2025 or until a replacement can be found whichever comes first.
Neonics- The Toxic Truth
Joint WO MN Zoom Presentation
Lucas Rhoades
Tuesday January 21st 7-9pm
The Pollinators & Pesticides Team at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) will discuss neonicotinoid insecticides, their harms to the environment and human health, and efforts to rein in their widespread use in Minnesota. Neonicotinoids, or "neonics," are used on tens of millions of acres across Minnesota and are known as a leading cause of dramatic declines in bees, other pollinators, and insects generally. Neonic contamination is also increasingly linked with broader harms to birds, aquatic ecosystems, and soil health, as well as neurological, developmental, and reproductive risks in people. The good news is that the largest sources of contamination are unnecessary, meaning we can drastically reduce contamination without disrupting farmers or landscapers or resorting to other insecticides.
As an attorney within NRDC’s Wildlife Division, Lucas Rhoads works to protect bees and other pollinators from a wide range of threats, including pesticide use, habitat destruction, and climate change. He advocates at both the federal and state levels for policies that protect these vital species—while employing litigation to enhance and enforce existing protections. Prior to joining NRDC, Rhoads was the Ferraro Fellow at Public Justice, where he litigated cases to combat corporate abuses in a variety of areas. Rhoads holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resource policy and management from Cornell University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is based in NRDC’s Washington, D.C. office.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nrdc-org.zoom.us/j/92822760182?pwd=nXIGd3QtU9ludKAncmwE2bwuLHtI4G.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 928 2276 0182
Passcode: 916201
Joint WO MN Zoom Presentation
Lucas Rhoades
Tuesday January 21st 7-9pm
The Pollinators & Pesticides Team at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) will discuss neonicotinoid insecticides, their harms to the environment and human health, and efforts to rein in their widespread use in Minnesota. Neonicotinoids, or "neonics," are used on tens of millions of acres across Minnesota and are known as a leading cause of dramatic declines in bees, other pollinators, and insects generally. Neonic contamination is also increasingly linked with broader harms to birds, aquatic ecosystems, and soil health, as well as neurological, developmental, and reproductive risks in people. The good news is that the largest sources of contamination are unnecessary, meaning we can drastically reduce contamination without disrupting farmers or landscapers or resorting to other insecticides.
As an attorney within NRDC’s Wildlife Division, Lucas Rhoads works to protect bees and other pollinators from a wide range of threats, including pesticide use, habitat destruction, and climate change. He advocates at both the federal and state levels for policies that protect these vital species—while employing litigation to enhance and enforce existing protections. Prior to joining NRDC, Rhoads was the Ferraro Fellow at Public Justice, where he litigated cases to combat corporate abuses in a variety of areas. Rhoads holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resource policy and management from Cornell University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is based in NRDC’s Washington, D.C. office.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nrdc-org.zoom.us/j/92822760182?pwd=nXIGd3QtU9ludKAncmwE2bwuLHtI4G.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 928 2276 0182
Passcode: 916201
Give Nature a Home
Gardening for Wildlife in the Suburbs
Zoom Presentation
Liz Stanley
Wednesday February 12th 7-9pm
Liz will share tips and strategies for sharing your yard with wildlife, illustrated with photos from her own garden.
Bio - Liz is a software engineer and avid bird watcher, who has lived in her Bloomington home for 20 years. As a MN Master Naturalist, she has volunteered with the Raptor Center, Richardson Nature Center, and various citizen science projects. Her native plant wildlife garden journey began in 2008 with a desire to attract more birds to her yard by providing better habitat.
https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/89790790335?pwd=FboA6np1UsofGXycQabzTKxXCPB3V2.1
Gardening for Wildlife in the Suburbs
Zoom Presentation
Liz Stanley
Wednesday February 12th 7-9pm
Liz will share tips and strategies for sharing your yard with wildlife, illustrated with photos from her own garden.
Bio - Liz is a software engineer and avid bird watcher, who has lived in her Bloomington home for 20 years. As a MN Master Naturalist, she has volunteered with the Raptor Center, Richardson Nature Center, and various citizen science projects. Her native plant wildlife garden journey began in 2008 with a desire to attract more birds to her yard by providing better habitat.
https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/89790790335?pwd=FboA6np1UsofGXycQabzTKxXCPB3V2.1
Working Together to Protect Our Water
Gael Zembal
Wednesday April 9th 7-9pm
Learn what the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is doing to protect the health of lakes and creeks in the southwest metro. From streambank restorations to lake projects to raingardens, learn how native plants are playing a role, and how you can help!
Presenter bio: Gael Zembal is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. She has been with the watershed for over 9 years, where she manages public programs, trainings, workshops, and school visits. Gael also manages communications and volunteer programs with the watershed. Before that, Gael worked as a naturalist at nature centers around the state, including Itasca State Park and Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center.
She has a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Minnesota, and a M.Ed. in Environmental Education from Hamline University.
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