Tuesday Morning Walks – Rachel Lilly Preserve

Rachel Lilly Preserve 680 MN-62, Mendota Heights, MN, United States

Rachel Lilly Preserve, part of Dodge Nature Center, 656 MN-110, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Don’t miss this gem! Many possible sightings await you at this little-known preserve. Distance up to 2 miles. DIRECTIONS    Enter from Hwy 110 - bear left to park by the barn or right to park in the church parking lot. Meet […]

Beginning Birding though the Months at Silverwood Park

Silverwood Regional Park, St Anthony, MN 2500 County Road E, St. Anthony, MN, United States

This is the last of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May).  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. Birding in […]

Migrant and Nesting Birds Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MN 15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN, United States

15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN 55378 Thursday, May 16, 7-10 AM One of the best birding areas in Twin Cities Metro! Focus is on songs/calls of nesting birds in a hardwood forest as well as spring migrants. Hooded warbler is a target species. DIRECTIONS      Head south from Minneapolis on 35W. Take Exit 2 for […]

Woodland Birds

Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 1100 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN, United States

Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN 55123 Saturday, May 18, 7:30–11:00 am 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. […]

Birds & Bugs Sketch Fest

FrogTown Park & Farm, 946 W. Minnehaha, St. Paul 946 W. Minnehaha, Saint Paul, United States

Join urban sketchers to watch and draw birds and insects.  Bring your art materials or use the ones that we will supply.  This is a beautiful way to slow down and observe the incredible nature around us.  The event is family-friendly, and all skill levels are welcome.  More information is available at www.frogtowngreen.com - 651-757-5970 […]

Spring Migration at Swede Hollow Park 

Swede Hollow Park 622 Beaumont Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

622 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55106  Sunday, May 19, 7:00-9:00 AM St. Paul Audubon Society joins with Friends of Swede Hollow and Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County  to offer this great spring birding experience in the heart of St. Paul. Come learn about the history of the site […]

Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders with Tiffany Kersten

Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St. Croix trails S, Hastings MN 12805 St. Croix Trails S., Hastings, MN, United States

Presented by Tiffany Kersten, 2021 Big Year record holder and professional bird guide. Tiffany Kersten didn’t set out to do a Big Year, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the Lower 48 States, […]

Tuesday Morning Walks – Maplewood Nature Center

Maplewood Nature Center Maplewood Nature Center 2659 E. 7th Street, Maplewood, MN, United States

 2659 E. 7th Street, Maplewood 55119 Wooded land and water deep within the metro area are prized by migrants and residents alike. This is an opportunity to experience the trails, sights, and sounds of Ramsey County’s Maplewood Nature Center. DIRECTIONS     On Century Avenue, look for the Nature Center sign, and turn west onto East 7th […]

Birds and Beers Saint Paul!

Sweeney's Saloon 96 Dale St N, Saint Paul, MN, United States

A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney's Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages.

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk – William O’Brien State Park

William O'Brien State Park 16821 O Brien Trail N, Marine on St. Croix, MN, United States

16821 O’Brien Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 William O’Brien has a wide variety of habitats for us to explore.  We will start by following the grass trails along the forest's edge, looking and listening for warblers, finches, sparrows, and vireos.  As we move along the trail, we will pass through the walk-in […]

Bike & Bird – Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail

Upper Landing Park 226 Spring St, St Paul, MN, United States

Our Bike & Bird roster is growing! This year there will be 3 Friday morning trips (May 31, June 14, June 28) and  5 Sunday morning trips (June 2, June 23, July 14, August 4, September 15) - All led by Sherry Gray. Friday, May 31: Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail (https://www.traillink.com/trail/samuel-h-morgan-regional-trail/) from Upper Landing […]

Birds, Bogs, Bees and Bantams

Curt and Pat Hadland, Scandia, MN 15280 Pilar Road, Scandia, MN, United States

15280 Pilar Rd, Scandia, MN 55073 Saturday, June 1, 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 […]