Green Crew Community Science: Green Crew Annual Science Summit
A closing session reviewing the year’s citizen science data and results across all Let’s Science projects.
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk (Nicollet Trail & Chapter Property)
An evening lantern-lit walk marking the winter solstice.
Annual Planning & Year-End Reflection
Board-level strategic close-out, paired with the December Board meeting.
Late Fall Bird Walk & Eagle Watch (Black Dog / Bass Ponds)
A guided fall walk to spot late-season birds and migrating eagles.
Autumn Stewardship Day (working title)
A land-care volunteer day closing out the outdoor season.
Family Campfire, Skits & Owl Prowl (Chapter House Grounds)
An evening of campfire skits followed by a guided owl prowl.
Minnesota Valley Conservation Summit + Get It Done Innovation & Volunteer Fair (2027 Theme: Year of Water)
The Chapter’s marquee public event of the year, folding in the Autumn Equinox Paddle. 2027 theme: Year of Water.
Autumn Equinox Paddle (Minnesota River) — featured within Conservation Summit
A guided paddle timed to the autumn equinox, folded into the Conservation Summit weekend.
Wilderness Camping Trip (Fri–Sun, Aug 27–29)
A more rugged overnight camping trip for older youth and adults.
Green Crew Community Science: Annual BioBlitz
The Chapter’s flagship all-day biodiversity count, open to volunteers of every experience level.