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 […]

Landscape Revival | Lake Elmo

5825 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 5825 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, Lake Elmo, United States

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 2024 Landscape Revival Growers/Vendors 2024 Landscape Revival Exhibitors  

Bike & Bird – Saint Paul’s Como Park and Frogtown Farm

Como Park Pavillion 1360 Lexington Parkway, St Paul, United States

Our Bike & Bird roster is growing! This year there will be 5 Sunday morning trips (June 2, June 23, July 14, August 4, September 15) and 3 Friday morning trips (May 31, June 14, June 28) - All led by Sherry Gray. This is the first of five Sunday morning rides. Discover the fun […]

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk – Afton State Park (50th St. Parking Lot)

Afton State Park 5oth Street S Parking Lot 50th Street South, Afton, MN, United States

 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: 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 mi. […]

Nesting Areas and related happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)

Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN June begins summer when territories generally are all set and families are busily growing. In contrast to migration style bird watching, we move to different habitats where the breeding territories are located. We will be birding in a guided car caravan, stopping at choice locations. The site has […]

Beginning Birding at Battle Creek Park

Battle Creek Park - Dog Park 2350 Upper Afton Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

2350 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN 55119 Sunday, June 9, 8:00-10:00 AM Come and learn about birding, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. St. Paul Audubon is collaborating with the  St. Paul Library  and the Urban Birding Collective to offer this beginning birding field trip. DIRECTIONS     From McKnight Rd turn east onto Upper […]