Bird Walks with Bob - Rachel Lily Park Preserve on June 13, 2026

We will meet at 8:00am at Rachel Lily Park Preserve: 680 MN Highway 62, Mendota Heights.  Park near the red barn. The turn-in is also a church parking lot. Please dress appropriately for the weather.  Bring water, binoculars, and birding apps or guides.  Call or text Bo......More

We will meet at 8:00am at Rachel Lily Park Preserve: 680 MN Highway 62, Mendota Heights.  Park near the red barn. The turn-in is also a church parking lot. Please 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.

Rachel Lilly Preserve, 680 Highway 62, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118, United States

Bird Watching Trek

Birdwatching Trek: Old Cedar AvenueJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks, the focus will be observing anddocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a number of different trails,which will ......More

Birdwatching Trek: Old Cedar AvenueJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks, the focus will be observing anddocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a number of different trails,which will offer different species of birds to observe. Some of the species of birds we will be searching for includeTrumpeter Swans, Sandhill Cranes, Willow & Great-crested Flycatchers, Yellow-throated, Warbling & Red-eyed Vireosand American Redstarts. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900. Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 8-10:30am Location: Meet us at the OCA parking lot at Old Cedar Avenue. 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com, which is available on the Minnesota Valley NWR’s website. 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. 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

Old Cedar Ave Brdge, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States

Brown County Birding Days

Brown County Birding DaysJune 17, 18, 2026 – 6:15 a.m. startCraig Mandel — 952-240-7647Cost: $25 for MRVAC members, $35 for non-membersJoin us for a two day visit to Brown County. With a state park, some county parks and lots of WMAs and some quality woodlands along the......More

Brown County Birding DaysJune 17, 18, 2026 – 6:15 a.m. startCraig Mandel — 952-240-7647Cost: $25 for MRVAC members, $35 for non-membersJoin us for a two day visit to Brown County. With a state park, some county parks and lots of WMAs and some quality woodlands along the Minnesota River. We’ll have plenty of locations to search for the species of birds that breed in Brown County. Please contact Craig to register for this trip.

Best Western New Ulm, 2101 S Broadway Street, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States

Bird Walks with Bob - Fish Creek Natural Area on June 20, 2026

We will meet at 8:00am at Fish Creek Natural Area, 1487-1507 Henry Lane in Maplewood. This is at Carver Avenue and Henry Lane immediately west of the 694 underpass. Henry Lane is a dead end. Please dress appropriately for the weather.  Bring water, binoculars, and birdi......More

We will meet at 8:00am at Fish Creek Natural Area, 1487-1507 Henry Lane in Maplewood. This is at Carver Avenue and Henry Lane immediately west of the 694 underpass. Henry Lane is a dead end. Please 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.

Fish Creek Natural Area, Carver Avenue and Henry Lane, Maplewood, MN, United States

Miesville Ravine

Miesville Ravine Regional Park, 27970 Orlando Trail, Cannon Falls, 55009

MRVAC Chapter Meeting, June 25, 2026 (In Person only)

Laura Ericson, “Cuba” Social/snacks start at 7:00pm.  Program starts at 7:30pm.

MVNWR – Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington, 55425, United States

Bird Walks with Bob - Snail Lake Wetland Area on June 27, 2026

We will meet at 8:00am at Snail Lake Wetland Area in the beach parking lot on the south shore of Snail Lake. 4191 Snail Lake Boulevard. Please dress appropriately for the weather.  Bring water, binoculars, and birding apps or guides.  Call or text Bob 651-775-7982 if yo......More

We will meet at 8:00am at Snail Lake Wetland Area in the beach parking lot on the south shore of Snail Lake. 4191 Snail Lake Boulevard. Please 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.

Snail Lake Regional Park, 4191 Snail Lake Boulevard, Shoreview, MN, United States

Bird Watching Trek

June 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am CDTFreeBirdwatching Trek: Old Cedar AvenueJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks, the focus will be observing anddocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a nu......More

June 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am CDTFreeBirdwatching Trek: Old Cedar AvenueJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks, the focus will be observing anddocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a number of different trails,which will offer different species of birds to observe. Some of the species of birds we will be searching for includeTrumpeter Swans, Sandhill Cranes, Willow & Great-crested Flycatchers, Yellow-throated, Warbling & Red-eyed Vireosand American Redstarts. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900. Date and Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 8-10:30am Location: Meet us at the OCA parking lot at Old Cedar Avenue. 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com, which is available on the Minnesota Valley NWR’s website. 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. 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

Old Cedar Ave Brdge, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States

Bird Walks with Bob - Louisville Swamp on July 4, 2026

Meet at 8:00am at Louisville Swamp, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 3801-145th Street West in Shakopee.  Very near the Renaissance Festival site off US 169. Please dress appropriately for the weather.  Bring water, binoculars, and birding apps or guides.  Cal......More

Meet at 8:00am at Louisville Swamp, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 3801-145th Street West in Shakopee.  Very near the Renaissance Festival site off US 169. Please 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.

Louisville Swamp Unit – Main Trailhead, 3801 145th Street West, Shakopee, MN, 55379, United States

Bird Watching Trek

July 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am CDTFreeBirdwatching Trek: Old Cedar AvenueJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks, the focus will be observing anddocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a num......More

July 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am CDTFreeBirdwatching Trek: Old Cedar AvenueJoin refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a spring bird walk. On these walks, the focus will be observing anddocumenting the species of birds that nest on the refuge. Over the summer we will visit a number of different trails,which will offer different species of birds to observe. Some of the species of birds we will be searching for includeTrumpeter Swans, Sandhill Cranes, Willow & Great-crested Flycatchers, Yellow-throated, Warbling & Red-eyed Vireosand American Redstarts. Birders of all skill levels are welcome on these walks. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900. Date and Time: Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 8-10:30am Location: Meet us at the OCA parking lot at Old Cedar Avenue. 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 Registration Information: Registration required through Signup.com, which is available on the Minnesota Valley NWR’s website. 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. 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

Old Cedar Ave Brdge, 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States