Tuesday, May 5, 8 am - 10 am 4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN 55126 ATTN: 8 AM Start Time. The meeting time is later than for other Tuesday Morning Trips. Wetlands and woodlands with lots of edges make this a good birding site. DIRECTIONS: Meet in the parking lot at Snail Lake picnic area/boat […]
Artwork: MacKenzie Cochran Click Here to Register Warbler Weekend 2026 takes place May 8-10. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy the event. Friday Evening Guest Speaker We are delighted to welcome back Stan Tekiela. He will be sharing his presentation "Feathers". Every bird is covered with thousands of feathers. Each of these […]
Tuesday, May 12, 7 - 9 am 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St. Paul, MN 55116 Early warblers and other passerine migrants. DIRECTIONS: Traveling south on 35ES, take exit 103B for MN5/West 7th Street. Turn right onto West 7th. Go 0.7 miles. Turn left onto S. Homer St. Go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Shepard […]
This is the last of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February through May). Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The park's variety of habitats — oak forest, marsh, grassland, and lakefront — makes it a great birding destination, with over 180 species sighted there. Birding at a […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Wednesday, May 13, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its vast area and variety of habitats are also used for environmental […]
Mr. Henderson will speak about his book “A National Legacy,” which captures the spirit and innovation behind the dedication required to drive lasting change in wildlife conservation. It highlights the significant and historic transition by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources from a focus on managing game species for hunters' benefit to a broader ecological approach, marked by the creation of the Nongame Wildlife Program in 1977. This progressive Minnesota program, driven mainly by Carrol L. Henderson, became a national model for other states to develop their own nongame wildlife programs.
Saturday, May 16, 7:30–11:00 am Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is a terrific place for migrant and resident songbirds! Join friendly birders seeking the sounds and colors of springtime in a section of this beautiful 2,000-acre regional park. We will walk maintained woodland, meadow, and lakeside trails. […]
Sunday, May 17 - 9 -11 am Spring Migration in the Heart of the City Swede Hollow Park 622 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55106 St. Paul Bird Alliance joins with Friends of Swede Hollow, Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County, and the St. Paul Public Library to offer a great spring […]
May 17, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425 Hosted by the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance (formerly the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis); co-sponsored by Birdability ® and Saint Paul Bird Alliance Sign Up today - Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Monday, May 18, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training […]
Tuesday, May 19, 7 - 9 AM 2659 E. 7th Street, Maplewood 55119 Wooded land and water deep within the metro area are prized by migrants and residents alike. This […]
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 1 George Street E, St. Paul, MN 55107 Come and learn about birding, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. […]
