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, […]

St. Paul West Side Birding at the Riverview Library

Riverview Library 1 George Street E, Saint Paul, MN, United States

1 George Street E, St. Paul, MN  55107 Thursday, May 22, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Come and learn about birding, including how to use binoculars and a field guide. […]

Bird Big Sit & Sketch Fest

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

Bird Big Sit & Sketch Fest Join us Sunday, May 24, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. at Frogtown Park & Farm. We will gather on Top of the Hill, 946 W. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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

This year there will be 5 Bike and Bird Sunday morning trips (June 8, June 15, June 22, July 13, July 27)  - All are led by Sherry Gray.   1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55117 Sunday, June 8, 8:00 AM to Noon Discover the fun of birding from a bicycle in some of […]

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk – Battle Creek Park

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

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

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 […]

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 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 […]