9500 Old Cedar Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55425 Sunday, May 7, 7:30-11 AM One of the very best birding locales in the state; and so close to St. Paul! We’ll check the area between Old Cedar Avenue and the Bass Ponds. The Minnesota River flyway makes this a great spot for migrating passerines and waterfowl. […]
MEETS 8-10 AM Wetlands and woodlands with lots of edges make this a good birding site. DIRECTIONS Enter from Snail Lake Blvd at lake level, go straight ahead to park and meet. INSTRUCTIONS Bring water, insect repellant and field guide. Contact leader/s only if you need additional information. REGISTRATION None DIFFICULTY Easy. Generally level pathways […]
Heather Holm, Pollinator Conservationist and Author, “Restoring Ecosystem Functionality and Biodiversity” Monthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September-May, at 7:00 p.m. They are open and free of charge to everyone. They include time to socialize and brief chapter announcements, followed by featured presentations each month on a range of topics. […]
Warbler Weekend 2023 is coming up and here is everything you need to know. Registration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals, are required in advance. Registration deadline has been extended to April 25th. Registration is now closed. Accommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their […]
May 16: Rachel Lilly Preserve, part of Dodge Nature Center, 680 MN-62E, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Don’t miss this gem! Many possible sightings await you at this little-known preserve. Distance up to 2 miles. DIRECTIONS Enter from Hwy 62E - bear left to park by the barn or right to park in the church parking […]
15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN Thursday, May 18, 7-10 AM One of the best birding areas in Twin Cities Metro! Focus is on songs/calls of nesting birds in a hardwood forest as well as spring migrants. Hooded warbler is a target species. DIRECTIONS Take 35E or W to Co 42, go west ~ 2 […]
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 Saturday, May 20, 7:30–11:00 am Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is a terrific place for migrant and resident songbirds! Join friendly birders seeking the sounds and colors of springtime in a section of this beautiful 2,000-acre regional park. We will walk maintained woodland, meadow, and lakeside trails. […]
622 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55106 Sunday, May 21, 7:00-9:00 AM St. Paul Audubon Society joins with the Friends of Swede Hollow http://www.friendsofswedehollow.net/ to offer this great spring birding experience in the heart of St. Paul. Come learn about the history of the site and see what spring migrants might be passing through the Hollow. SUGGESTIONS […]
May 23: Silverwood Regional Park, 2500 Cty Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 Passerine migrants, wetlands. DIRECTIONS From 35W, take Cty Rd D/37th Ave. west, turn north (rt) onto Silver Lake, or, from I-694, take Silver Lake exit, go south. Finally, go west on Cty Rd E for ~1,000 ft, entrance on left. Meet at […]
16821 O’Brien Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 This family-friendly walk along the beautiful St. Croix will explore the lower part of William O’Brien State Park, looking for spring warblers, vireos, and eagles soaring over the river. If we listen closely, we may hear wood thrush singing and later in the walk we will […]
This private 20-acre homestead located just north of Scandia. The site includes a terrific variety of habitat (hardwood, prairie, wetland, open water, bog) as well as bird feeders that are bound to run up the day’s bird count. For those who are interested, our hosts will top off the field trip with a demonstration of […]
Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered. 9am-1pm + Food Truck Contact: [email protected] Landscape Revival Growers Landscape Revival Exhibitors
