Winter bog ecology

Event information

Date

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Add to Calendar 2025-02-09 10:00:00 2025-02-09 15:00:00 Winter bog ecology Bogs are incredible ecosystems, with species adapted to diverse conditions. Many species found in the Sax-Zim Bog are inactive during the winter season, but the land is not empty. The Sax-Zim Bog is a habitat for many birds in the winter. This training will introduce the effect these species have on bog and forest ecology and how species survive in the winter season.This field trip has indoor and outdoor portions, so dress accordingly. Please bring any binoculars or hand lenses that you might find useful for time out in the field. Snowshoes will be helpful during this field trip but are not required. If you wish to use snowshoes from the Welcome Center, please email [email protected] to reserve a pair.We recommend bringing notebooks, cameras and other items that might be useful while in the field. Also, bring a lunch, a refillable water bottle (water is available for refills at the Welcome Center), and any notetaking materials you might need for the day. Sax-Zim Bog Sax-Zim Bog Sax-Zim Bog America/Chicago public

Time

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Central time

Location

Sax-Zim Bog
8793 Owl Ave
Meadowlands, MN 55765

Contact

Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus, [email protected] or 507-525-3151

Bogs are incredible ecosystems, with species adapted to diverse conditions. Many species found in the Sax-Zim Bog are inactive during the winter season, but the land is not empty. The Sax-Zim Bog is a habitat for many birds in the winter. This training will introduce the effect these species have on bog and forest ecology and how species survive in the winter season.

This field trip has indoor and outdoor portions, so dress accordingly. Please bring any binoculars or hand lenses that you might find useful for time out in the field. Snowshoes will be helpful during this field trip but are not required. If you wish to use snowshoes from the Welcome Center, please email [email protected] to reserve a pair.

We recommend bringing notebooks, cameras and other items that might be useful while in the field. Also, bring a lunch, a refillable water bottle (water is available for refills at the Welcome Center), and any notetaking materials you might need for the day.

Audience

Naturalists and people interested in wildlife observation.

Cost

$45

Registration

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10 processing fee. For cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Master Naturalist advanced training

Advanced training courses provide Master Naturalists and the public with opportunities to participate in a recreational activity and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but participants do not need to be Master Naturalists to take any of the advanced training courses.