Sunday, June 8, 8:00 AM to Noon

Bike, Bird & Sketch Sunday, June 8, Como Park to Frogtown Park & Farm

Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle and sketching birds you see in St Paul’s prime parkland green space. Birders, bicyclists, and sketchers – all skill levels are welcome. This is a family-friendly event.

Bikers meet at the Como Park Pavilion, 1360 N. Lexington Parkway, St Paul, MN 55103 at 8 a.m. Bikers will be traveling 2.5 miles between Como Park and Frogtown Park. The two parks are connected by the Lexington Parkway bike path to the W. Minnehaha bike lanes. Como Park includes the Lake, a zoo, conservatory, picnic grounds, golf course and Cardinal Woods. There are restrooms in the pavilion. Frogtown Park is an urban park with native plant landscaping, native tree planting, picnic tables and organic farm plots. Top of the Hill provides scenic views of the city. There is a port-a-potty on site.

Public transportation- Como Park is accessible by MTC bus lines 3 and 83. Frogtown Park is accessible by MTC bus line 67.

Directions: Bikers meet in the south parking lot of the Como Park Pavilion at 8 a.m. Bring bikes, helmet, binoculars, sunscreen, water. You’re encouraged to wear a high-visibility clothing and bring bike lights.

Sketchers meet at Top of the Hill, Frogtown Park & Farm, 946 W. Minnehaha, St Paul MN 55104 at 9 a.m. Bring art supplies and binoculars or use the ones we provide.

Information: Biking difficulty is easy to moderate. A few short hills, but mostly the roadways are winding and fairly level. Riding pace is relaxed, with frequent stops as birds are seen.

LEADER  Sherry Gray   sherrygray@yahoo.com