Thank You

The Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails became a reality due to funding made possible through a grant given by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), gifts by private donors, and countless hours spent by volunteers. Also thank you to our birding experts: Andrew Nyhus is an avid birder who lives in Winona, MN and Thurman Tucker is a Bobwhite Quail expert. Both provided a wealth of information.

Also four photographers allowed us to use their photos on our trail signs and on our website.

Andrew Nyhus, Minnesota, http://andrewnyhusphotography.com/
Dan Garber, Montana
Eric Rosenberg, California, http://www.flickr.com/photos/gimlack/sets/72157602915977150/
Richard Stade, Texas, http://www.rstade.com/

The original Norwegian Ridge and Birding Trails committee consisted of Dr. Jim & Karen Gray, Paul Gray, Linda & Steve Kemp, Mike & Laurie Moen, Dave & Lori Morken, JC Nerstad, Saundra Solum,  Valerie Torgerson, Mark Udstuen, Robert Vogel, Barb & Larry Wolfs, and Mary & Lane Zaffke. 

Current committee members include Dr. Jim & Karen Gray, Mike & Laurie Moen, Dave & Lori Morken, Saundra Solum, Mary & Lane Zaffke, Karen Folstad, Jill Bjerke, and Rhan Flatin.