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   The National Loon Center (NLC) and Northern Waters Land Trust (NWLT), in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) – Loon Restoration Project, are thrilled to announce the return of the popular summer workshop series: “From Land to Water: Conserving Minnesota’s Loons.”

   Dive into the fascinating world of Minnesota’s iconic state bird and the vital freshwater ecosystems they call home. These interactive workshops are designed to educate participants on loon research and diverse conservation methods aimed at protecting loon habitats, food sources, and nesting grounds. This year we are introducing a new and expanded format featuring two programs each month: a specialized conservation topic with guest experts and an introduction to loon surveys, providing hands-on training for statewide loon monitoring initiatives. 

   This is an in-person workshop with an outdoor field component aboard the National Loon Center’s StewardShip on Cross Lake. *Life jackets and binoculars will be provided. 

   Ten workshops will be offered on Thursday afternoons, May through September. 

   2:30pm - 4:30pm: Conservation Topic of the Month workshop   

   • May 30 - Resilient Shorelines / Landscaping for Loons 

   • June 27 - Loon Safe Boating 

   • July 25 – Aquatic Invasive Species

   • August 22 – Water Quality Testing and Monitoring 

   • September 19 – Loon Friendly Fishing 

   5:00pm - 7:00pm: Introduction to Loon Monitoring workshop

   • May 30 – Intro to Loon Monitoring 

   • June 27 – Loon Nesting Behavior  

   • July 25 – Loon Chick Development 

   • August 22 – Late Summer Behavior

   • September 19 – Pre-Migration Behaviors 

   This enriching workshop series is free and open to the public. Spaces are limited. To secure your spot, register online through the Northern Waters Land Trust website: northernwaterslandtrust.org/events. 

   Questions about the event? Call our office at (218) 547-4510 or email us at: [email protected].  

   These workshops are funded in part through the Land and Waters Preservation Trust, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Crosslake Ideal Lions Club, Savaloja Memorial Fund, and from the Outdoor Heritage fund as part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. 

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