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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatching Trek: Old Cedar Avenue \nJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk and learn about the birds that can be observed on the refuge. Learn about the importance of different types of habitats at the refuge that support a wide variety of fall migrants. We’ll be watching for different species of Sparrows and with luck some large concentrations of Waterfowl.  No bird watching experience is necessary for these programs.  Extra binoculars will be available for those without their own pair.  For those with more experience\, bring along your own optics\, field guides\, and dress for the weather.  Registration is required for this event.   \nQuestions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900. \nDate and Time: Sunday\, November 29\, 2026\, from 8-10:30am \nLocation: Meet us at the OCA parking lot at Old Cedar Avenue. \n9551 Old Cedar Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN 55425 \nRegistration Information: Registration for this program is required and capped at 25 participants.  To register for the program\, visit the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges website.  Then go to the events page and choose the walk you would like to register for.  Click on that program and it will take you to the registration page for the program.\nPlease indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk. \nActivity Level: This program is entirely outdoors. Distance covered is 1-2 miles total. The walk is easy active\, slow moving\, with plenty of stops along the way. \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable clothing is recommended\, including boots for wet/rainy conditions on muddy trails. If you have them\, bring along your own pair of binoculars and field guides. Volunteers have spotting scopes available for all to use as well. \nAccessibility: Accessibility at Old Cedar Avenue: \nRestrooms and water fountains are available seasonally\, from last frost to first frost typically. The restrooms are managed by the City of Bloomington. There is dedicated handicap parking. A portable restroom is available on site. Bluff and Hogback Ridge trails are nature surface. Bluff trail features a wooden boardwalk and has many steep inclines and declines approximately 0.25 miles in\, but connects to the Minnesota Valley State trail 3.4 miles in\, which is a flat and paved path. The pedestrian bridge is a flat concrete path. Depending on seasonal trail conditions\, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are no benches on the trails\, but rest areas are located at the pavilion\, Nature Play Area\, and fishing pier. Trailhead is a
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/bird-watching-trek-18/
LOCATION:Old Cedar Ave Brdge\, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Mandel":MAILTO:EgretCMan@msn.com
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