• 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, 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 […]

  • Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges

    MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425, East Bloomington, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Cancelled due to weather – Tuesday Morning Birding – Afton State Park (50th St. Parking Lot)

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

    This event has been cancelled due to weather - updated June 2  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 […]

  • 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

    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 […]

  • Landscape Revival | June 7, 2025 | Lake Elmo

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

      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 […]

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

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

    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. […]

  • Tuesday Morning Birding – Battle Creek Park

    Battle Creek Park - South Battle Creek Parking Lot 2301 Lower Afton Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Tuesday June 10, 2025 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 […]

  • Ford Area C Birding Outing

    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 […]

  • Let’s Go Birding Together 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 15, 8:00-10:00 AM Join in a fun birding outing. Saint Paul Bird Alliance, the  St. Paul Public Library and the Urban Bird Collective  invite you, your friends and family on this birding adventure. All levels of birding skills are welcome. Loaner binoculars and field guide books […]

  • Tuesday Morning Birding at Silverwood Regional Park

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

    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. […]

  • Birds and Beverages 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! Come and share your birding stories and hear what's new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney's Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. Photo Credit - Michael Cassella/Audubon Images

  • Bike & Bird the Mississippi River Levee on the Robert Piram Trail

    Lilydale Regional Park 950 Lilydale Rd, St Paul, MN, United States

    This year there are 5 Bike and Bird Sunday morning trips - 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 River, riding from the Saint Paul Airport past the Pigs […]