Warbler Weekend 2024 is May 10-12, and here is everything you need to know. 

Registration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals, are required in advance by April 18.

Registration is Closed

Accommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their reservations. Another major event is scheduled in Lake City that weekend, so please make your reservations early. Red Wing and Wabasha are good options.

Location: Hok Si La Park Dining Hall, Lake City, MN, is the hub for all activities.(www.hoksilapark.org) 

On-site Information Announcements will occur after each meal. The Bird Boards, Schedule, Notice, and Places to Bird will be posted prominently.

Schedule

Friday, May 10
6:30 pm Coffee, cookies and socializing
7:00 pm Presentation 

Saturday, May 11

Bird Walks:
Morning: 6:45-8:30 am and 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Afternoon: 1:45-3:15 pm and 3:45-5:00 pm
Evening (after Bird Tally): Swifting at Villa Maria.

Gather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs to form groups at least 5 minutes before each scheduled trip. Likely spots include Frontenac State Park Sand Point Trail and campground, Frontenac Town Cemetery and Town Walk, Villa Maria Grounds, and Hok-Si-La North and South. Birding by ear may be offered if we can line up aurally talented individuals who know our avian denizens and migrants well. Birding by car on your own is always an option.

Meals, With Important Announcements
8:30-9:00 am Breakfast. Announcements 9:15 am
12:15-12:45 pm Lunch. Announcements 1:00 pm
6:00-6:30 pm Dinner. Announcements at 6:45 pm, followed by Bird Tally

Sunday, May 12

Enjoy birding on your own!

Evaluation Forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to complete an evaluation form to continue improving Warbler Weekend.