The Belwin Conservancy and our members are working to protect the St. Croix Valley through land conservation, scientifically–based ecological restoration and by building connections between people and the natural world. Our 1,300 acre preserve includes oak savanna and woodlands, tallgrass prairie, wetlands and fens. It is home to numerous rare and threatened plants and animals. The Belwin Conservancy is a nonprofit organization. We need your help to continue our work protecting the landscape and wildlife of this area. Please become a member today.
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Director's Message
As I was driving home the other day, the radio announced that Dawn Wells (the actress that played Mary Ann on "Gilligan’s Island") was ...
40 Years of Belwin Outdoor Science
“We’re in nature for the first time!” say many students from St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) upon arriving at Belwin. This simple, yet profound ...
Weather Station Now Available
Located in the prairie directly out the door of the Education Center is a weather station that has been dutifully collecting meteorological data for decades ...
Grecian Foxglove
It may be the cool weather making me reflective this morning, but I can’t help but think about this past growing season. It’s ...
Protecting Valley Creek One Property at a Time
Valley Creek is also what drew Charlie Bell to this area in the 1950's and stands as the principal reason that the Belwin Conservancy ...
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Winter Open House
Every cold snap so far has been broken by long stretches of weather that feels more at home in March than mid-January. Still, winter is ...Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Spring Open House
Once spring has sprung, all 2012 members of the Belwin Conservancy are invited to come to our spring open house and enjoy the season at ...Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Bison Release
Please join us for our annual bison release in June. Watch for an announcement with more details next year.Saturday, October 13th, 2012
Fall Open House & Annual Meeting
Our fall event & annual meeting is your chance to ask questions and give us feedback on our work. We hope every Belwin Conservancy member can ...More Events
