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Eagle Scout Bat House Project - The Chapter supported Christian Dube, a member of Boy Scout Troop #3542 on his Eagle Scout project. In an effort to promote the bat population in Oak Grove Park he constructed and placed bat houses. See his report on this project. 10/13/09
 
 
Wood Rill Field Trip - See photos from our field trip to Wood Rill Scientific and Natural Area
 
 
Rain Garden - Under the supervision of Larry LaFontaine the Chapter has established a rain garden to prevent erosion from cutting away the bank of the Mississippi
 
 
Partnership with Riverview Specialty School and Kids for Saving the Earth - Members have spoken to students and conducted field trips ...
 
 

 

IWLA Walter J. Breckenridge Citizen Biological Survey - Record your wildlife sightings here and view what others have seen at www.wildlifesightings.org
 
 
Blue Bird Trail (12 houses) in Oxbow Park of Champlin -  Members have built & monitored these since 1988.
 
 
Wetland Preservation in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. Individual members have advocated for sound conservation measures through council meetings and lobbying legislators
 
 
Monarch Butterfly restoration
 
 
Oak Savannah - advocating for preservation and restoration of northwest area of Brooklyn Park (west of Jefferson Highway 1 block south of 109th Avenue.)
 
 
Legislative Advocacy - Members are encouraged to prepare position statements and resolutions, meet with and write letters to assist government agencies in protection of our natural heritage and environment.
 
 

 

 

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W. J. Breckenridge Chapter, IWLA
8816 West River Road
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
763-561-5364 (Please leave message)
www.breckenridgeikes.org