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SUMMARY:Birds\, Bogs\, Bees and Bantams
DESCRIPTION:15280 Pilar Rd\, Scandia\, MN 55073 \nSaturday\, May 31\, 7:30-10:30 AM  \nThis 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 top off the field trip with a demonstration of their hobby beekeeping and bantam chicken operations. Kiki Sonnen will also offer a Bird Sit and Sketch opportunity\, drawing the goldfish pond\, native water plants and migrating songbirds. Bring a sketchbook\, camp stool and art supplies for this. It should be a fun and productive morning.  \nSUGGESTIONS     Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for hiking and comfortable clothing and layers appropriate for the weather. Use sun protection. Bring water bottle\, insect repellent\, field guide and binoculars. \nDRIVING Directions     Drive time from Rosedale Shopping Center 45 minutes at the speed limit. Drive north on I-35 to exit 129 for MN97. Follow MN97 through Forest Lake. Continue east on MN97 to Scandia (approximately 11 miles from I35). Turn left (north) onto Olinda Trail N. Travel 1.9 miles to Pilar Rd. N. Turn right. Travel 0.2 miles. Driveway on left (this is the first house on the left (north) side of the street). Turn around in the driveway and park along the northside of Pilar Rd. Short walk along the driveway to the house. 45.282574\, -92.794492 \nREGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     Trail has a variety of surfaces: grass\, compacted dirt\, wood chips; first half fairly level; second half rolling terrain. Walking sticks welcome. Benches along the pathway. Restroom available at homestead. \nLeaders     Curt and Pat Hadland   651-433-4314  curthadland@gmail.com  (email or call only if you need additional information)
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-bogs-bees-and-bantams/
LOCATION:Curt and Pat Hadland\, Scandia\, MN\, 15280 Pilar Road\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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