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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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. This scientific-grade station collects important meteorological data used by the scientists and government agencies who monitor Valley Creek. They use the data collected from this station to help them build accurate stream flow models of ...
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 turning 73 years old. Mary Ann is 73 years old. If that isn’t a wake-up call to one’s mortality, I don’t know what is. I was always a Mary Ann kinda guy ...
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 exists today. His original land protection efforts centered on the Creek and as the preserve has grown, protecting the land and water that sustains this gem has remained at the core of our work. For ...
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 statement falls right out of their mouths as they unload from the bus. This scene has played out over 400,000 times, but it’s always a moving reminder why Belwin is so important. So ...
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.Friday, June 1st, 2012
Frog Walk
Join us for an evening exploration of the signs and sounds of springtime at the Belwin Conservancy. This time of year, the frogs are singing ...
Supporting, Sustaining or Benefactor Members Only
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Bison Release
Please join us for our annual bison release in June. Watch for an announcement with more details later this spring.
Public Welcome
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
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 ...
Supporting, Sustaining or Benefactor Members Only
Saturday, July 7th, 2012
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 ...
Supporting, Sustaining or Benefactor Members Only
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