VISIT MN VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE'S WEBSITE FOR FULL EVENTS CALENDAR
All events are free to the public but may be canceled due to inclement weather. Events are held at the Bloomington Education & Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Free parking is available but may be limited. The Refuge is easily accessible via the Metro Transit Blue Line at the American Blvd stop. For more information, call 952-854-5900.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wanted: Front desk volunteers
With the visitor center expanded hours, we're in desperate need for volunteers to serve at our front desk and Nature Store. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know your Refuge while ensuring visitors from all over the world have a positive experience both here and throughout the metro. For more information, please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org.
Environmental education assistants
Volunteers are needed year-round to assist with Refuge environmental education programs for K-5 students. This fall, volunteers are needed to help students with insect studies, hiking, seed collection and more. Please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org to learn more.
PUBLIC EVENTS
Puppet show series
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. & 2-2:30 p.m. - Little Brown Bat (English with Spanish subtitles)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. - Skeletons in the Closet (Spanish/English)
Learn more here.
Bird Walks at Bass Ponds
Saturday, Oct. 19, 8-10:30 a.m.
Meet at Bass Ponds Trailhead, 2501 86th Street East, Bloomington, MN 55425. Learn about some of the 220 species of birds that stop during their migration south. Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars and a field guide. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Refuge volunteer naturalist Craig Mandel. Learn more here.
Upcoming festivals
Bloomington Culture Fest: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m.
Join us for this free inaugural event! Multicultural food, crafs, face painting, henna tattoos, activities, performances, wildlife education, nature walks and more.
Third Annual Minnesota Bat Festival: Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Learn about some of Minnesota's smallest animals, bats, and the need to preserve their habitat during the festival that includes fun activities throughout the day, including Be a Bat Scientist, partner booths, explore the cave, bat trivia, face painting, bat crafts, a bat-themed reading corner, and bat house building demonstrations.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wanted: Front desk volunteers
With the visitor center expanded hours, we're in desperate need for volunteers to serve at our front desk and Nature Store. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know your Refuge while ensuring visitors from all over the world have a positive experience both here and throughout the metro. For more information, please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org.
Environmental education assistants
Volunteers are needed year-round to assist with Refuge environmental education programs for K-5 students. This fall, volunteers are needed to help students with insect studies, hiking, seed collection and more. Please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org to learn more.
PUBLIC EVENTS
Puppet show series
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. & 2-2:30 p.m. - Little Brown Bat (English with Spanish subtitles)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. - Skeletons in the Closet (Spanish/English)
Learn more here.
Bird Walks at Bass Ponds
Saturday, Oct. 19, 8-10:30 a.m.
Meet at Bass Ponds Trailhead, 2501 86th Street East, Bloomington, MN 55425. Learn about some of the 220 species of birds that stop during their migration south. Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars and a field guide. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Refuge volunteer naturalist Craig Mandel. Learn more here.
Upcoming festivals
Bloomington Culture Fest: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m.
Join us for this free inaugural event! Multicultural food, crafs, face painting, henna tattoos, activities, performances, wildlife education, nature walks and more.
Third Annual Minnesota Bat Festival: Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Learn about some of Minnesota's smallest animals, bats, and the need to preserve their habitat during the festival that includes fun activities throughout the day, including Be a Bat Scientist, partner booths, explore the cave, bat trivia, face painting, bat crafts, a bat-themed reading corner, and bat house building demonstrations.
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Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Contributions are tax-deductible.
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