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 […]
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 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 […]
Birding is "The act of enjoying wild birds". We welcome all levels of birding experience and strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment. We are excited to meet you. 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 […]
15280 Pilar Rd, Scandia, MN 55073 Saturday, May 30, 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 […]
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 50th Street S Parking Lot, Afton, MN 55001 The Park has a wide variety of habitats, and the target bird for this trip is the Dickcissel. […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Friday, June 5, 7-9 AM The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard […]
Tuesday, June 9, 7 - 9:30 AM 2301 Lower Afton Rd., Maplewood, MN 55119 The Battle Creek Grassland is a critical nesting area that we have been working to preserve. […]
Tuesday, June 16, 7 - 9 AM 2500 Cty Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 Silverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The park's […]
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 […]
