Who we are

The Minnesota Bird Coalition is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Minnesota’s birds through advocacy, education, and grassroots action. We empower people to make a difference Window by Window, Yard by Yard, and Paws by Paws.

The Coalition was inspired by a remarkable bond between our founder and a wild chickadee named Pippy (pictured on Jeannine’s hand at right). Over the course of four seasons, Pippy grew to trust her—landing on her hand, calling for her by name, and even introducing his young after their mother died. That relationship revealed the intelligence, resilience, and personality of birds, and the deep connection possible between people and wildlife.

It’s this sense of connection—and responsibility—that drives our work to create a safer, more bird-friendly Minnesota.

Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, have a bird-related question, or just want to share a fun bird story, feel free to reach out.

Together we can build a more bird-friendly Minnesota - one connection at a time.