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Monthly Programs

If you have an interest in the environment and would like to meet like-minded people, come to one of our Social/Educational meetings. We invite a variety of speakers on outdoor topics and conservation, so you will and learn more about what is going on in our local community and throughout Minnesota. Meetings are held at the Chapter House the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm and are open to the public. We invite you to come and see for yourself.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Grace Loppnow, Ph.D. Invasive Fish Coordinator

On Earthday, April 22, come to hear Grace Loppnow's talk providing background on Minnesota DNR's Invasive Species Program. She will provide an overview of program activities, goals, authorities, and current priorities. She also encourages folks to bring their questions on invasive fish, her favorite topic to dive into! Stay for light refreshments and social time afterwards.

Grace is the Invasive Fish Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, where she has worked since August 2021. In this role, she serves as the state’s subject matter expert on invasive fish and plans and coordinates management for invasive carp. Prior to joining the DNR, Grace worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for five years, conducting surveys for invasive fish and invertebrates and testing methods for catching black carp. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Notre Dame, and a Ph.D. in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, with a minor in Risk Analysis for Invasive Species. She's passionate about water and has been excited to bring her knowledge on invasive species back to Minnesota after stints in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

Join us for our 7:30 PM program at our Chapter House (8816 W. River Rd. in Brooklyn Park). Stay after for social time and light refreshments.