About Us

History 

At the 2008 Durand, WI, Christmas Bird Count, Jim Beix was inspired by the enthusiasm and skills of the others in the group and hatched an idea to bring together people interested in learning and sharing knowledge about birds. He called other enthusiasts he knew, and from that a club was formed. The initial planning group consisted of Jim Beix, Mary Roen, Ed Heit, Keith Solimar, Pete Rodewald, Keith Bennett and Mark Bergland. 

In the spring of 2009 they launched the St. Croix Valley Bird Club with an original board of Jim Beix, Mary Roen, Keith & Karen Solimar, Pete Rodewald, Marian Ruhde and Ed Heit. By the end of its first year the club boasted 35 members. Since that initial gathering of friends, the club has grown to over 100 members. We celebrate 15 years as a club in May 2024!