Date: 11/10/26 8:28 am From: Kara Snow <000014e3e51d51c5-dmarc-request...> Subject: [mou-net] Registration Now Open! 2026 MOU Paper Session – December 5
Hello MOU members and friends!
Registration is now open for the *2026 MOU Paper Session*, happening *Saturday,
December 5th*, at the St. Paul Student Center!
This year's theme is *Citizen Science*, highlighting the important role
birders play in advancing research and conservation. We're excited to
welcome *Matt Young of the Finch Research Network* as our keynote speaker,
along with a great lineup of presentations and a panel discussion featuring
several Minnesota citizen science projects.
*Event Details*
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*When:* Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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*Where:* North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center, 2017 Buford Ave.,
St. Paul
We'll also have our annual *book sale, silent auction, information tables* from
birding and conservation organizations, and the *announcement of the 2027
MOU Bird of the Year!*
*Pre-registration closes Thursday, December 3rd at 10:00 PM*, but *walk-in
registration will still be available on the day of the event!*
Catered boxed lunches can be preordered during online registration. *Day-of
lunch availability will be very limited*, so we strongly encourage
registering early and reserving your lunch in advance!
