15280 Pilar Rd, Scandia, MN 55073 Saturday, May 31, 7:30-10:30 AM This private 20-acre homestead located just north of Scandia includes a terrific variety of habitat (hardwood, prairie, wetland, open water, bog) as well as bird feeders that are bound to run up the day’s bird count. For those who are interested, our hosts will […]
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425United Sunday, June 1, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Paul Bird Alliance joins with the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance to offer this opportunity for spring birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook. This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility […]
50th Street S Parking Lot, Afton, MN 55001 The Park has a rich variety of habitats, and the target bird for this trip is the Dickcissel. Note: The trip starts at the 50th Street Parking Lot. DIRECTIONS Take 94 west from St. Paul to exit MN-95 S/Manning Ave S (exit 253). Travel south for 3.9 […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Friday, June 6, 7-9 AM The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its vast area and variety of habitats are also used for environmental and wildlife conservation programs. Over 170 species […]
June 7, 2025 9a - 1pm Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered. 9am-1pm + Food Truck 2025 Landscape Revival Growers/Vendors […]
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. […]
June 10, 7-9 AM: Battle Creek Park, 2301 Lower Afton Rd., Maplewood, MN 55119 A Walk in the Woods - We’ll be birding in the wooded area of the park, including recently restored oak savannah. The grassland Bobolink walk is rescheduled to Tuesday, July 1 (see SPBA online event calendar). One way to prep for this walk is […]
Ford Area C birding outing Saturday, June 14, 2025 -9:00 am to 11:00 am Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul Join the St. Paul Bird Alliance and FMR for a riverfront birding walk to a unique St. Paul site: Ford Area C, a former hazardous waste dump whose proposed cleanup plan will be open for public input later […]
2350 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN 55119 Sunday, June 15, 8:00-10:00 AM Come and learn about birding, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. St. Paul Bird Alliance is collaborating with the St. Paul Public Library and the Urban Bird Collective to offer this beginning birding field trip. DIRECTIONS From McKnight Rd, turn east […]
This year there are 5 Bike and Bird Sunday morning trips (June 8, June 15, June 22, July 13, July 27) - All are led by Sherry Gray 993 Hampden Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55114 Sunday, June 15, 8:00 AM to Noon Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle while checking out the […]
2500 Cty Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The variety of habitats in the park--oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront--make it a great birding destination, with over 180 different species sighted in the park. DIRECTIONS From 35W, take Cty Rd D/37th Ave. […]
This year there are 5 Bike and Bird Sunday morning trips (June 8, June 15, June 22, July 13, July 27) – All are led by Sherry Gray 380 E. Lafayette Frontage Rd, St. Paul, MN 55107 Sunday, June 22, 8:00 AM to Noon Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle along the Mississippi […]
