Bird Watching Trek
2025-09-13 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Old Cedar Ave Brdge, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Registration for this field trip will become available in mid August.
Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk to learn about the birds that we find on the refuge. Learn about the different types of habitats at the refuge that support a wide variety of fall migrants. Which could include Warblers, Sparrows and Waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8am -10:30am
Location: Meet us at the pavilion at Old Cedar Avenue.
9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com. The link for the registration Signup page is available on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Website. And is located under the Refuge events page. The program is capped at 25 participants.
Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk.
Activity 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.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing is recommended, including boots for wet/rainy conditions on muddy trails. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. 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.
Accessibility: Accessibility at Old Cedar Avenue:
Restrooms 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

Bird Watching Trek
2025-09-15 08:00 - 10:30 | Old Cedar Ave Brdge, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Registration for this field trip will become available in mid August.
Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk to learn about the birds that we find on the refuge. Learn about the different types of habitats at the refuge that support a wide variety of fall migrants. Which could include Warblers, Sparrows and Waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks.
Date and Time: Monday, September 15, 2025, from 8am -10:30am
Location: Meet us at the pavilion at Old Cedar Avenue.
9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com. The link for the registration Signup page is available on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Website. And is located under the Refuge events page. The program is capped at 25 participants.
Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk.
Activity 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.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing is recommended, including boots for wet/rainy conditions on muddy trails. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. 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.
Accessibility: Accessibility at Old Cedar Avenue:
Restrooms 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

Bird Watching Trek
2025-09-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Old Cedar Ave Brdge, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Registration for this program will become available in mid August.
Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk to learn about the birds that we find on the refuge. Learn about the different types of habitats at the refuge that support a wide variety of fall migrants. Which could include Warblers, Sparrows and Waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8am -10:30am
Location: Meet us at the pavilion at Old Cedar Avenue.
9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com. The link for the registration Signup page is available on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Website. And is located under the Refuge events page. The program is capped at 25 participants.
Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk.
Activity 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.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing is recommended, including boots for wet/rainy conditions on muddy trails. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. 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.
Accessibility: Accessibility at Old Cedar Avenue:
Restrooms 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

Birding with Merlin
2026-01-04 09:00 - 10:00 | 2500 Crosby Farm Road, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, St. Paul, 55116, United States
The January sound of year-round and wintering birds of Minnesota are familiar and comforting after seasonal birds have migrated south. This is a great time to listen and learn to identify our common species by their calls and songs, with relatively easy spotting when the trees are bare of leaves. The Merlin phone app is a great listening tool for learning bird calls. Whether you are new to using Merlin or use it regularly when you go outdoors, put on your warm coat, gloves, and hat for a one-hour bird walk at Crosby Farm Regional Park. Woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches, juncos, and Canada Goose are among the birds that we will likely hear and see. The Merlin app is available for download for Android and iPhone here: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Directions are to Magnolia Blossom Cruises at 2500 Crosby Farm Road, then continue past the marina and into the large parking area of Crosby Farm Regional Park,

Photography SIG Meeting
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Highland Park Public Library, 1974 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, 55116, United States
Kick off the new year with the Photography SIG for an evening of social engagement and photo skill-building. Bring your laptop, photo editing tools, and photos from your digital stash. The group will share their techniques and you’ll go home with a nicely edited photo plus new ways of editing the rest. Peter Hartzel will present and facilitate the meeting. https://peterhartzelphotography.com/
Meet at Highland Park Public Library and Community Center in St. Paul, first floor meeting room.
Questions or need more information, contact Shanda Fisher, Photo SIG Coordinator at 612-719-0981.
