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Would you like to become a Friend of Cullen Nature Preserve?
Connect with us to learn more about volunteer opportunities. |
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We are accepting live/silent auction in-kind donations now!
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If you can't attend our event, please consider making a donation instead.
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5:30 – 6:15 pm
Guest Registration, Food, Music, Slide Show, Online Bidding Kick-off 6:15 – 6:25 pm Cullen Board President’s Welcome and Update, Jerrold Gershone 6:25 – 7:15 pm Guest Speaker Introduction, Presentation/Q and A with Dr. Lee Frelich Oak Forest, Maple Forest or Prairie? The Roles of Climate, Fire and Landform Southern Minnesota once had an interesting mosaic of oak forest, maple forest and prairies. We will learn how climate and fire interacted with landform to create this mosaic, how this mosaic has been altered by human activities, look at potential future changes with a warmer climate, and discuss implications for management and restoration of natural areas. 8:00 pm Online Bidding Closes 8:00 – 8:30 pm Wrap Up, Gift Distribution, Silent/Online Auction Closeout |