The Belwin Conservancy and our members are working together to protect the St. Croix Valley through land conservation, scientifically-based ecological restoration and by building connections between people and the natural world. The Belwin Conservancy's 1,364 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 and needs your help to continue working to protect the landscape and wildlife of this area.
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Get to Know the Belwin Conservancy
In addition to learning about the Belwin Conservancy today, we hope you'll stay connected with our work. Join us and help protect the St. Croix watershed through thoughtful land conservation and by inspiring our connection to the natural world.
Visit
There are many great places and ways to visit the Belwin Conservancy's preserve. There are miles of public hiking trails through beautiful restored prairies and even an observation platform.
Volunteer
If you'd like to volunteer your time and expertise, we have many opportunities for you to do so.
Become a Member
The Belwin Conservancy needs your help! Our members support our work with their financial contributions. As a member, you'll be give even more chances to visit the Belwin Conservancy! If you join at the $100 level, you'll even be invited on bison safaris!
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Director's Message
Kathleen Norris gets my vote for wonderful writing. Many years ago, my sister turned me onto The Quotidian Mysteries: Laundry, Liturgy and "Women's Work". The book illuminated how simple things are beautiful and that intention is the secret ingredient. Much of the work we do here at the Belwin Conservancy might be considered tedious. Like other farmers, we work ...
Birding at Belwin
It’s 5 a.m. on the 7th of May and I am already in my car, heading toward Stagecoach Prairies. Upon arrival I quietly close my car door. With clipboard, data sheet, and an iPod (loaded with iBird – a birding app) in hand I slip up the trail to stand at my first monitoring point. The sounds of Highway ...
A Summer at Belwin
Belwin Outdoor Science’s efforts in educating the youth of St. Paul Public Schools are no secret, as countless students – myself included – have had the privilege of visiting Belwin’s Education Center. It is here that students get the rare chance of experiencing hands-on learning in the outdoors, and are exposed directly to nature to see its benefits and to ...
Mechanical Advantage
The Belwin Conservancy has a secret. It's the reason only six people are able to stay on top of a preserve nearly 1,400 acres in size. It's also one reason why we've been so consistently successful in our restoration projects to date. The secret? It's the machines. Ok, it's not exactly a secret. For ...
Upcoming Events
The Belwin Conservancy hosts events throughout the year both for our members and some that are open to the public. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming events and RSVP for them right here.Saturday, June 29th, 2013
Bison Safari
This summer, join us on the Bison Buggy and see the bison from a whole new perspective. The Bison Buggy is our custom-built vehicle designed ...
Belwin Conservancy Members who donate at least $250s Only
Sunday, July 21st, 2013
Bison Safari
This summer, join us on the Bison Buggy and see the bison from a whole new perspective. The Bison Buggy is our custom-built vehicle designed ...
Belwin Conservancy Members who donate at least $250s Only
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013
Prairie Walk
Join our staff ecologist on a walk through the prairie. Learn about plants that comprise these native ecosystems and how they can be used in ...
Belwin Conservancy Members who donate at least $120s Only
Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Bison Safari
This summer, join us on the Bison Buggy and see the bison from a whole new perspective. The Bison Buggy is our custom-built vehicle designed ...
Belwin Conservancy Members who donate at least $250s Only
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