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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatching Trek: Old Cedar Avenue \nJoin 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 over 100 species of birds\, many of which migrate through and nest on the refuge during certain times of the year. No experience needed\, this program is intended for those interested in birding regardless of experience level. Registration required. \nQuestions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900. \nDate and Time: Saturday\, December 12\, 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-29/
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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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count - Excelsior
DESCRIPTION:Excelsior Christmas Bird Count \nDecember 19\, 2026 \nCompiler – Joseph Lindell \nRegistration – Laura Hanson – lhanson@isd108.org \nA full description with a map of the count circle is available on the Minnesota Ornithologist Union’s website at: https://moumn.org/ \nThey also have a list of past species counts from previous years\, dating back to 1951.  There is also information on the weather on past counts and a large amount of historical data on the Excelsior Christmas Bird Count. \nPlease consider joining this and another Christmas Bird Count in the 2026/27 season.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/christmas-bird-count-excelsior/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura":MAILTO:lhanson@isd108.org
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count - Bloomington
DESCRIPTION:Bloomington Christmas Bird Count \nDecember 19\, 2026 \nCompiler – Liz Stanley \nRegistration – Liz Stanley – 952-884-1866 \nA full description with a map of the count circle is available on the Minnesota Ornithologist Union’s website at: https://moumn.org/ \nThey also have a list of past species counts from previous years\, dating back to 1966.  There is also information on the weather on past counts and a large amount of historical data on the Bloomington Christmas Bird Count. \nPlease consider joining this and another Christmas Bird Count in the 2026/27 season.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/christmas-bird-count-bloomington/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Stanley":MAILTO:lhanson@isd108.org
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SUMMARY:Lakeville/Farmington Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Lakeville/Farmington Christmas Bird Count \nDecember 19\, 2026 \nCompiler – Tate Putman \nRegistration – Tate Putman – tateputman@gmail.com \nA full description with a map of the count circle is available on the Minnesota Ornithologist Union’s website at: https://moumn.org/ \nThey also have a list of past species counts from previous years\, dating back to 2022.  There is also information on the weather on past counts and a large amount of historical data on the Lakeville/Farmington Christmas Bird Count. \nPlease consider joining this and another Christmas Bird Count in the 2026/27 season.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/lakeville-farmington-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Tate Putman":MAILTO:tateputman@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Cedar Creek Bog Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Cedar Creek Bog Christmas Bird Count \nDecember 20\, 2026 \nCompiler – Steve Weston \nRegistration – Steve Weston – 612-978-5993 \nA full description with a map of the count circle is available on the Minnesota Ornithologist Union’s website at: https://moumn.org/ \nThey also have a list of past species counts from previous years\, dating back to 1945.  There is also information on the weather on past counts and a large amount of historical data on the Cedar Creek Bog Christmas Bird Count. \nPlease consider joining this and another Christmas Bird Count in the 2026/27 season.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/cedar-creek-bog-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Weston":MAILTO:sweston2g@gmail.com
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