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SUMMARY:Registration is Closed: Warbler Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Artwork: MacKenzie Cochran \nRegistration is Closed\nWarbler Weekend 2026 takes place May 8-10. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy the event. \nFriday Evening Guest Speaker\nWe are delighted to welcome back Stan Tekiela. He will be sharing his presentation “Feathers”.  \nEvery bird is covered with thousands of feathers. Each of these feathers is a combination of incredible engineering and absolute beauty. This presentation is stunningly illustrated with hundreds of feathers and fun facts\, all delivered with Stan’s playful sense of humor. \nDue to the size of the venue\, attendance will be limited to 100 people. \nAccommodations\nParticipants staying overnight will need to make their own lodging reservations. Nearby communities with good options include Lake City\, Red Wing\, and Wabasha. \nLocation\nHok Si La Park Dining Hall in Lake City\, Minnesota\, is the central hub for all activities.\nwww.hoksilapark.org \nOn-Site Information\nAnnouncements will be shared after each meal. Bird Boards\, schedules\, notices\, and suggested birding locations will be posted in prominent locations for easy reference. \nSchedule \nFriday\, May 8\n6:30 PM – Coffee\, cookies\, and social time\n7:00 PM – Presentation: Stan Tekiela – Feathers (You must be registered for Warbler Weekend to attend.) \nSaturday\, May 9\nMorning:  \n\nOrientation and Walk #1: 6:45 AM – 8:45 AM\nBreakfast: 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM\nAnnouncements: 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM\nWalk #2: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM\nLunch: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM\nAnnouncements: 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nAfternoon:  \n\nWalk #3: 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM\nWalk #4: 3:45 PM –5:30 PM “Birding is on Your Own”\nDinner: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nBird count and Announcements: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nChimney Swift Count at Villa Maria: 7:45 PM – ~9:00 PM\n\nSunday\, May 10 \n\nBirding is on your own.\n\nPlease gather on the grass near the parking lot\, following the appropriate signs\, and be ready to depart at least 5 minutes before your scheduled walk time so all groups can leave promptly. \nLikely birding locations include: \n\nHok-Si-La North and South\nFrontenac State Park – Sand Point Trail and campground\nFrontenac Town Cemetery and Town Walk\nVilla Maria Grounds\nBirding by car on your own is always an option.\n\nEvaluation Forms\nWe value your feedback. All participants will be invited to complete a brief evaluation form to help us continue improving Warbler Weekend. \nRegistration & Refund Policy\nBecause food and facility costs are committed in advance\, no new reservations or refunds will be offered after April 19\, 2026.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Warbler Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed – Event Full\nWe pre-order and pay for the food and facility\, and can not offer refunds after April 20.  \nWarbler Weekend 2025 is May 9-10\, and here is everything you need to know.  \nSpecial Friday evening guest speaker – Stan Tekiela.\nHe will give his stunning “Bird Migration” presentation based on his award-winning book of the same title. \nAccommodations: Birders staying overnight must make reservations. Lake City\, Red Wing\, and Wabasha are good options. \nLocation: Hok Si La Park Dining Hall\, Lake City\, MN\, is the hub for all activities.(www.hoksilapark.org)  \nOn-site Information Announcements will occur after each meal. The Bird Boards\, Schedule\, Notice\, and Places to Bird will be posted prominently. \nSchedule \nFriday\, May 9\n6:30 pm Coffee\, cookies and socializing\n7:00 pm Presentation – Stan Tekiela – Bird Migrations (you must be registered for Warbler Weekend to attend this session) \nSaturday\, May 10\n \nBird Walks:\nMorning: 6:45-8:30 am and 9:45 am–12:15 pm\nAfternoon: 1:45-3:15 pm and 3:45-5:00 pm\nEvening (after Bird Tally): Swifting at Villa Maria. \nGather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs to form groups at least 5 minutes before each scheduled trip. Likely spots include Frontenac State Park Sand Point Trail and campground\, Frontenac Town Cemetery and Town Walk\, Villa Maria Grounds\, and Hok-Si-La North and South. Birding by car on your own is always an option. \nMeals\, With Important Announcements\n8:30-9:00 am Breakfast. Announcements 9:15 am\n12:15-12:45 pm Lunch. Announcements 1:00 pm\n6:00-6:30 pm Dinner. Announcements at 6:45 pm\, followed by Bird Tally \nEvaluation Forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to complete an evaluation form to continue improving Warbler Weekend.  \nRefunds:  There are no refunds after April 20\, 2025. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Warbler Weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:Warbler Weekend 2023 is coming up and here is everything you need to know. \nRegistration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals\, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals\, are required in advance. Registration deadline has been extended to April 25th. \nRegistration is now closed. \nAccommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their own reservations. Lake City and Red Wing are closest. \nLocation: Hok-Si-La Park Dining Hall\, Lake City\, MN is the hub for all activities. (www.hoksilapark.org) \nOn-site Information:  Announcements will occur after each meal. The Bird Board\, Schedule\, Notice\, and Places to Bird will be posted prominently. \nSchedule\nFriday May 12\n6:30 p.m. Coffee\, cookies and socializing\n7:00 p.m. Presentation \nSaturday May 13\nBirding Walks \nMorning: 6:45-8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.\nAfternoon: 1:45-3:15 p.m. and 3:45-5:00 p.m.\nEvening (after Bird Tally): Swifting at Villa Maria\, followed by Owling \nGather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs to form groups for each scheduled walk.  Please be on time. Likely spots include: \n\n\n\nFrontenac State Park’s Sand Point Trail and Overlook\nFrontenac Town Cemetery & Town Walk\nVilla Maria Grounds\nHok-Si-La North and South.\nBirding by ear will be offered if we are able to line up aurally talented individuals who know our avian denizens and migrants well.\nBirding by car on your own is always an option as well.\n\n\n\nMeals \n8:30-9:00 a.m. Breakfast.  Announcements at 9:15 a.m.\n12:15-12:45 p.m. Lunch.  Announcements at 1:00 p.m.\n6:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner.  Announcements at 6:45 p.m.\, followed by Bird Tally. \nSunday May 14\nEnjoy birding on your own! \nEvaluation forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to fill out an evaluation form so that we can continue to improve Warbler Weekend.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2023/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Warbler Weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed.\nHere are the details to date for Warbler Weekend 2022. \nRegistration: Registration for the weekend and reservations for all meals\, including requests for gluten-free or vegetarian meals\, are required in advance. Watch for further instructions. The registration deadline is April 25. \nAccommodations: Birders staying overnight need to make their own reservations. Lake City and Red Wing are closest. \nLocation: Dining Hall\, Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN \nOn-site Information: The usual Bird Board\, Schedule\, and Notices will be posted on information boards in prominent places. Special sightings\, identification of Saturday leaders\, and places to bird will be on a handout available Friday evening and Saturday\, with changes announced during meals. The Warbler Weekend count will be tallied after the Saturday supper. \nSchedule\nFriday\, May 6\n6:30 p.m. Coffee\, cookies and socializing 7:00 p.m. Presentation \nSaturday\, May 7 –\nMeals will be prepared and served by Lake City Kiwanis in the Dining Hall\n8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast. Announcements at 8:45 a.m.\n12:00-12:30 p.m. Lunch. Announcements at 12:45 p.m.\n6:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner. Tally and announcements \nSaturday Birding Walks\nMorning: 6:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nAfternoon: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.\nGather on the grass at the parking lot around appropriate signs for each scheduled walk. Trips depart promptly\, so please be on time. Likely spots and topics are: \n\nFrontenac State Park: Prairie walk\, Sand Point trail\, and overlook\nHok-Si-La north and south\nOld Methodist Camp area\nFrontenac Town Cemetery and town walk\nVilla Maria grounds\nBeginning birder walk\nBirding by car\nBirding by ear\n\nSunday\, May 8\nNo meals or activities are planned for this day. Enjoy birding on your own! \nEvaluation forms: We want your input! All birders will be asked to fill out an evaluation form so that we can continue to improve Warbler Weekend.
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/warbler-weekend-2022/
LOCATION:Hok-Si-La Park\, Lake City\, MN\, 2500 U.S. Hwy 61\, Lake City\, 55041
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip,Special Event
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