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SUMMARY:Bird Walks with Bob - Bass Ponds on April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 8:00am at Bass Ponds Trailhead in Bloomington. \nPlease dress appropriately for the weather.  Bring water\, binoculars\, and birding apps or guides.  Call or text Bob 651-775-7982 if you have questions.  Inclement weather may affect this event.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/bird-walks-with-bob-bass-ponds-on-april-25/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2501 86th St. E.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek
DESCRIPTION:Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk.  For these spring walks\, the birds observed will change as the season unfolds. Expect waterfowl on the March and April walks\, followed by sparrows and warblers on the walks in May. We will get to know the birds that migrate through the refuge each spring and those that stay to nest on the refuge. Bring along your binoculars\, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. \nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 18th from 8:00-10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Bass Ponds – 2501 86th St. E\, Bloomington\, 55425 MN \nRegistration Information: Registration required on SignUp.com. Which is available on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Website.  Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk. This program is capped at 25 participants. \nActivity Level: Easy-active\, but with a short but steep downhill walk from the parking lot. We will walk slowly and make frequent stops. \nMeet Us: Meet at the upper Bass Ponds trailhead near the parking lot. Please consider carpooling with others in your party due to limited parking. \nWhat to Bring: If you have them\, bring along binoculars and a favorite field guide. This program is held entirely outdoors\, please dress appropriately for the weather. A cancellation notice will be sent via email to registered participants in the event of severe weather. \nAccessibility: Restrooms are located at the lower trailhead\, a short but steep downhill walk from the parking lot. This walk takes place on mostly flat ground on a paved service road\, wooden boardwalks\, and natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions\, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches or rest areas along the route. Persons who cannot travel the steep hill from the upper to the lower trailhead on foot may receive a gate code to drive down to the lower lot. Please call or email the refuge for accommodations: 952-854-5900 or minnesotavalley@fws.gov. \nProgram Leader: This program is led by Volunteer Naturalist Craig Mandel. Craig has been leading bird walks on the refuge for more than two decades. For questions about these walks\, please contact Craig at 952-240-7647. \nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services\, closed captioning or other accommodation needs to MinnesotaValley@fws.gov by close of business two weeks before the date you wish to attend.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/bird-watching-trek-19/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2501 86th St. E.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Mandel":MAILTO:EgretCMan@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek
DESCRIPTION:Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk.  For these spring walks\, the birds observed will change as the season unfolds. Expect waterfowl on the March and April walks\, followed by sparrows and warblers on the walks in May. We will get to know the birds that migrate through the refuge each spring and those that stay to nest on the refuge. Bring along your binoculars\, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. \nDate & Time: Saturday\, March 21 St from 8:00-10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Bass Ponds – 2501 86th St. E\, Bloomington\, 55425 MN \nRegistration Information: Registration required on SignUp.com. Which is available on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Website.  Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk. This program is capped at 25 participants. \nActivity Level: Easy-active\, but with a short but steep downhill walk from the parking lot. We will walk slowly and make frequent stops. \nMeet Us: Meet at the upper Bass Ponds trailhead near the parking lot. Please consider carpooling with others in your party due to limited parking. \nWhat to Bring: If you have them\, bring along binoculars and a favorite field guide. This program is held entirely outdoors\, please dress appropriately for the weather. A cancellation notice will be sent via email to registered participants in the event of severe weather. \nAccessibility: Restrooms are located at the lower trailhead\, a short but steep downhill walk from the parking lot. This walk takes place on mostly flat ground on a paved service road\, wooden boardwalks\, and natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions\, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches or rest areas along the route. Persons who cannot travel the steep hill from the upper to the lower trailhead on foot may receive a gate code to drive down to the lower lot. Please call or email the refuge for accommodations: 952-854-5900 or minnesotavalley@fws.gov. \nProgram Leader: This program is led by Volunteer Naturalist Craig Mandel. Craig has been leading bird walks on the refuge for more than two decades. For questions about these walks\, please contact Craig at 952-240-7647. \nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services\, closed captioning or other accommodation needs to MinnesotaValley@fws.gov by close of business two weeks before the date you wish to attend.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/bird-watching-trek-18/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2501 86th St. E.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Mandel":MAILTO:EgretCMan@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek
DESCRIPTION:Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk.  For these spring walks\, the birds observed will change as the season unfolds. Expect waterfowl on the March and April walks\, followed by sparrows and warblers on the walks in May. We will get to know the birds that migrate through the refuge each spring and those that stay to nest on the refuge. Bring along your binoculars\, favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather. \nDate & Time: Sunday\, March 8th from 8:00-10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Bass Ponds – 2501 86th St. E\, Bloomington\, 55425 MN \nRegistration Information: Registration required on SignUp.com. Which is available on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Website.  Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk. This program is capped at 25 participants. \nActivity Level: Easy-active\, but with a short but steep downhill walk from the parking lot. We will walk slowly and make frequent stops. \nMeet Us: Meet at the upper Bass Ponds trailhead near the parking lot. Please consider carpooling with others in your party due to limited parking. \nWhat to Bring: If you have them\, bring along binoculars and a favorite field guide. This program is held entirely outdoors\, please dress appropriately for the weather. A cancellation notice will be sent via email to registered participants in the event of severe weather. \nAccessibility: Restrooms are located at the lower trailhead\, a short but steep downhill walk from the parking lot. This walk takes place on mostly flat ground on a paved service road\, wooden boardwalks\, and natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions\, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches or rest areas along the route. Persons who cannot travel the steep hill from the upper to the lower trailhead on foot may receive a gate code to drive down to the lower lot. Please call or email the refuge for accommodations: 952-854-5900 or minnesotavalley@fws.gov. \nProgram Leader: This program is led by Volunteer Naturalist Craig Mandel. Craig has been leading bird walks on the refuge for more than two decades. For questions about these walks\, please contact Craig at 952-240-7647. \nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services\, closed captioning or other accommodation needs to MinnesotaValley@fws.gov by close of business two weeks before the date you wish to attend.
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/bird-watching-trek-3/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2501 86th St. E.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Mandel":MAILTO:EgretCMan@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching Trek - Bass Ponds - Note the trailhead meeting location change.
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatching Trek: Bass Ponds \nImage Details\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\, January 17\, 2026 from 8-10:30am \nLocation: Meet us at upper trailhead at Bass Ponds. \n2501 86th St E\, 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 Bass Ponds: \nRestrooms are located at the lower trailhead\, a short 0.3 mile\, but steep\, downhill walk on paved road from the parking lot. Persons who cannot travel the steep hill from the upper to the lower trailhead on foot may receive a gate code to drive down to the lower lot. Please call (952) 854-5900 for the gate code. There are no water fountains at this location. Trails are natural surface\, mostly flat. Depending on seasonal trail conditions\, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are two benches along the trail near the fishing piers. \nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services\, close captioning\, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov. \nEvent date and time\nJan 17\, 2026 8:00 am – Jan 17\, 2026 10:30 am (CST)\nEvent location name\nBass Ponds\nAddress\n2501 86th St E\nBloomington\,\n55425\nMN
URL:https://mrvac.org/event/bird-watching-trek-bass-ponds-note-the-trailhead-meeting-location-change/
LOCATION:Bass Ponds\, 2501 86th St. E.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Mandel":MAILTO:EgretCMan@msn.com
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