Month: December 2016

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Battle of big horns rattles the valley

It was a picture perfect winter day. The sky had a thin veil of clouds that would occasionally spit out large fluffy snowflakes drifting straight down to the ground as if in slow motion. At other times the sun would…

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Not in a thousand years

Jack Velasco and Caleb Carlson always talked on the pond at Grandma’s house about playing against each other on the ice. They wondered what it would be like in an actual game.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017 – Join Carver on the MN for a Meeting on Bird Watching

carveronthemnCarver On The Minnesota is hosting a meeting on Bird Watching at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The talk will be held at the Church By The River in Carver at 7pm Wednesday January 11th. There will be no cost; however, they will accept donations as there will be coffee and snacks. (Read more…)  The speaker for the evening will be Suzanne Trapp. Ms. Trapp is the Environmental Education lead, and casual birdwatcher, for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. She has 25+ years of experience leading students, families, and visitors on a variety of outdoor explorations. She has 17 years experience working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.   A native of Florida, Suzanne especially enjoys visiting the winter grounds of the birds she sees throughout the fall, spring and summer on the refuge. Mrs Trapp has spent the last 24 years in the Twin Cities and has raised 2 boys who are also pursuing outdoor careers. Her family enjoys spending time up north at the cabin, international travel, and hiking adventures throughout the country.

Please join them for the evening. The Refuge is a valuable resource for Carver and the region, and this is an opportunity to learn more about it.