The Northfield Prairie Partners Chapter was founded in 2011. Our mission is to preserve, maintain, and provide knowledge of native and restored plant communities in a way that fosters fellowship.

President: Arlene Kjar
Vice President: Fred Stanley
Secretary: Roberta Martin
Treasurer: Ann Brogger
Membership Chair: Cathi Gutfleisch
Webmaster: Jim Sipe

    Apr 11, 2013 (Thu)    

Butterfly Basics - Joel Dunnette
April Chapter Meeting
7:00 PM, Emmaus Baptist Church, 712 Linden Street North, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Joel Dunnette is a Minnesota Master Naturalist with a passion for butterflies. He will speak on "Butterfly Basics," showing several kinds we see in southeast Minnesota. He will explain their life cycles. Joel feels that what we plant in our yards and neighborhoods can make a big difference to these beautiful creatures. Joel is a past president of the Minnesota Native Plant Society and has been active in the Prairie Enthusiasts. Living in Bryon, Minnesota, Joel is our most distant member. Joel has led groups in the Iron Horse Prairie in Hayfield, Minnesota and presented many programs at Whitewater State Park. Joel is quite an authority on our natural environment.

    May 09, 2013 (Thu)    

Woodland Wildflower Walk - Nancy Pumper
May Chapter Meeting
6:00 PM, Hauberg Woods Park, Thye Parkway East, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Nancy Pumper has a background in naturalism and led her church teenagers into the Boundary Waters for many years. This year, Nancy will take you into Hauberg woods and point out the beautiful flowers that grow in it. Trilliums, Jack-in-the-Pulpits, Bellwort, Wild Ginger, and numerous other flowers as well as ferns and sedges will be examined. Nancy is quick to point out why they are growing in their particular habitat. Nancy's family has a large acreage near Brainerd where she has many flowers such as trilliums and orchids that grow on her land as well as in the area around it.

    May 10, 2013 (Fri)    

Back to Nature Garage and Plant Sale
Fundraiser for Northfield Prairie Partners Chapter of Wild Ones
Friday, May 10th, 12:00 Noon - 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 11th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
414 Manitou Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057

Our Northfield Prairie Partners will do their main fundraiser on the driveway and garage of Arlene Kjar's home. All are encouraged to participate in some way. Collect items that we can sell, no electrical appliances, and price ahead of time. We will change the price if we feel it needs to be different. Deliver from Monday - Thursday. Pot plants ahead of time so they look nice. We'll have a separate place for native and non-native plants. Birdhouses, feeders, clothing, shoes, crafts, dishes, toys, and the usual garage sale items sell well. Strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, and of course heirloom tomatoes are popular. Deliver tables on the 5th.

    Jun 13, 2013 (Thu)    

Walk Through a Native Prairie - Nancy Braker and Bonnie Harper Lore
June Chapter Meeting
6:00 PM, Meet at Carleton College Arboretum Office, 710 Three Oaks Drive, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Nancy and Bonnie will lead us on a walk through McKnight Prairie which is on a mesa near Stanton, Minnesota. It has never been farmed and has solis that are very unique to this area. many rare plants are found in the preserve. Nancy Braker is the Director of Cowling Arboretum at Carleton College. Bonnie Harper Lore is a writer and member of Wild Ones. A map can be found on the Carleton College McKnight Prairie web page.