Dinners on the Bluff: 2027 Speaker Series
We're going back to our roots!
Dinners on the Bluff is going back to its roots—with lower prices and more ways to enjoy the evening!
For the 2027 season, guests will experience Dinners on the Bluff much like they did when the series first launched over 20 years ago! We're bringing the dining experience in-house with Eagle Bluff's new culinary team, returning to buffet-style meals and BYOB (with a small selection of beverages available for purchase, too), and lowering the price!
Last but not least, thanks to the generous support of our donors, we're also able to offer FREE admission to the presentation portion of the evening! (Pre-registration requested; space limited to 20 seats.)
Spread the word and gather your friends...let's break bread and learn together!
Description
ABOUT DINNERS ON THE BLUFF:
Connect, learn, and dine with experts from around the region on a variety of topics relevant to our community. Paired with a locally-sourced, themed meal each event aims to showcase interesting information, delicious dishes, and meaningful discussion.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:00 pm - Doors Open, Check-In, and Social
5:30 - Dinner Service Begins (Buffet-style; menus are noted in the individual events.)
6:30 pm - Presentation
7:15 pm - Q&A
Lineup
February 20: Oat Mafia
SPEAKER: Shea-Lynn Ramthun, Sustainable Farmer & Soil Health Organizer, Land Stewardship Project Shea-Lynn Ramthun is a sixth-generation farmer from Cannon Falls, Minnesota, where her family raises rotationally grazed Black Angus cattle and grows a variety of crops using no-till and cover cropping practices. Passionate about sustainable agriculture and soil health, Shea-Lynn is actively involved with the Land Stewardship Project (LSP), participating in workshops, field days, and its Farm Beginnings program. She also serves on LSP’s Animal Agriculture Steering Committee, helping advance sustainable farming practices and responsible land stewardship. (Website: landstewardshipproject.org)
March 20: Root River Restoration Panel
PANELISTS: Jennifer Biederman, Habitat Program Director, Minnesota Trout Unlimited Jennifer Cochran Biederman is the Habitat Program Director for Minnesota Trout Unlimited, where she supports the conservation and restoration of Minnesota’s coldwater streams and rivers arcross the state. With nearly two decades of experience studying and working in the Driftless Area, Jennifer brings a strong background in freshwater ecology, trout stream habitat, research, and collaborative conservation. Her work focuses on bringing science, restoration, and community partners together to protect and improve healthy aquatic ecosystems. (Website: mntu.org) Riley Buley, District Administrator, Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District Riley Buley, Ph.D., has over 15 years of experience in water quality research, watershed management, and local conservation. He has worked with the U.S. Geological Survey in La Crosse, Wisconsin, as well as two Midwestern Tribal Governments on water resource and conservation programs. He currently serves as District Administrator for the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, where he leads district operations and grant programs focused on soil health, nutrient reduction, and water quality. Riley helped lead the Climate Smart Agriculture Partnership between Fillmore and Houston Counties, which implemented conservation practices across approximately 67,000 acres in just over two years. He also manages programs funded by state, federal, and nonprofit partners. Riley and his team serve as Grant Administrator and Fiscal Agent for the Root River One Watershed One Plan, supporting conservation implementation across six counties. He holds a Ph.D. in Aquatic Sciences from Auburn University, where his research focused on catfish aquaculture and mitigating harmful algal blooms in freshwater systems. (Website: www.fillmoreswcd.org) Mike Majeski, Conservation Biologist, Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. Mike has 25 years of experience as a conservation biologist and project manager designing and overseeing stream and ravine restoration projects. His focus on wildlife and water resources has included rare species surveys, biological sampling and monitoring, pollinator habitat restoration, invasive species detection and management, and implementing diagnostic water quality projects. Mike’s knowledge and experience with local flora and fauna makes him an excellent advisor on ecological restoration planning and implementation projects. (Website: www.eorinc.com) Dennis Barth, President, Barth Construction, Inc. More information coming soon. DINNER MENU: Coming soon!
April 25: Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery Project
SPEAKER: Siah St. Clair, Chair, Red-Headed Woodpecker Recovery Project Siah St. Clair is originally from Michigan and has a master’s degree in environmental interpretation from Michigan State University. For 42 years he worked as a director of nature centers, including 35 years as director of Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley, MN. Siah is a former president of the Minnesota Naturalists Association and also the founding president of the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education. Siah is an accomplished nature photographer and did all the photography for the popular book A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities. For 35 years Siah was a licensed bird bander and directly involved in the capture and banding of over 15,000 mostly passerine birds which included 111 species. Siah is currently the chair of the Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery project which conducts and supports research, education, and habitat improvements for Red-headed Woodpeckers. Siah has created over 600,000 videos and pictures of Red-headed woodpeckers, their behaviors, animals they interact with, and the habitats they live in. He has produced 8 books, 12 papers, and 5 story videos with his photography and experiences with Red-headed Woodpeckers. (Website: redheadwoodpeckerrecovery.org) DINNER MENU: Coming soon!
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