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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek
DESCRIPTION:July 18 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am CDT\nFree\nBirdwatching Trek: Old Cedar Avenue\nJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks\, the focus will be observing and\ndocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a number of different trails\,\nwhich will offer different species of birds to observe. Some of the species of birds we will be searching for include\nTrumpeter Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, Willow & Great-crested Flycatchers\, Yellow-throated\, Warbling & Red-eyed Vireos\nand American Redstarts. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. \nQuestions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900. \nDate and Time: Saturday\, July 18\, 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 required through Signup.com\, which is available on the Minnesota Valley NWR’s website. Capped at 25 participants. \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-9/
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:MRVAC Photography Special Interest Group (SIG) Outdoor Bird Walk on second Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Please join MRVAC Photography Special Interest Group for outdoor photography bird walks. \nWe will meet at 5:30pm.  The location is Old Cedar Avenue Bridge.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/mrvac-photography-special-interest-group-sig-outdoor-bird-walk-on-second-monday-evenings-4/
LOCATION:Old Cedar Ave Brdge\, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRVAC Photography Special Interest Group (SIG) Outdoor Bird Walk on second Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Please join MRVAC Photography Special Interest Group for outdoor photography bird walks. \nWe will meet at 5:30pm.  The location is Old Cedar Avenue Bridge.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/mrvac-photography-special-interest-group-sig-outdoor-bird-walk-on-second-monday-evenings-5/
LOCATION:Old Cedar Ave Brdge\, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRVAC Photography Special Interest Group (SIG) Outdoor Bird Walk on second Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Please join MRVAC Photography Special Interest Group for outdoor photography bird walks. \nWe will meet at 5:30pm.  The location is Old Cedar Avenue Bridge.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/mrvac-photography-special-interest-group-sig-outdoor-bird-walk-on-second-monday-evenings-6/
LOCATION:Old Cedar Ave Brdge\, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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