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.
GIVE TO THE MAX NOV. 14
All donations up to $2,000 to Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends will be generously matched by generous contributions from our board of directors and RBCU (Richfield Bloomington Credit Union) Nov. 12-14. To make a donation, please visit https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesotavalleyrefugefriends. Thank you for your support in advance!
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.
NOVEMBER PUBLIC EVENTS
Refuge Friends at the Mall of America
L.L. Bean is celebrating its fifth anniversary at the Mall of America and in Minnesota Nov. 13-17. Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends will be hosting a table and activities. The store is located on the first level of Mall of America, 100 South Avenue. Stop by for the celebration and say hi to our Refuge Friends!
Bird Walks
Learn about some of the 220 species of birds that stop during their migration south during bird walks led by Refuge volunteer naturalist Craig Mandel held at various locations at the Refuge throughout the month of November. Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars and a field guide. Please dress for the weather.
Bird Walks at Bass Ponds are Monday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8-10:30 a.m. Meet at Bass Ponds Trailhead, 2501 86th Street East, Bloomington, MN 55425. Learn more here.
Bird Walks at Wilkie Unit Trailhead are Saturday, Nov. 9, Sunday, Nov. 17 and Monday, Dec. 9, from 8-10:30 a.m. Meet at trailhead, located at 7701 County Road 101E in Shakopee. Learn more here.
Bird Language
Want to learn more about birds and their behavior? Wonder what they're chirping about, or why they fall silent? Join volunteer Refuge naturalists Jonathon Poppele and Donnie Phyllaier for this special workshop series Sunday, Dec. 1, from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Workshops meet in Classroom A for discussion and will head outside for observations and more learning. Bring a notebook, pencils and something to sit on. Be sure to dress for the weather. Registration encouraged. To learn more, visit here.
National Take a Hike Day
Celebrate National Take a Hike with a day hike hosted by L.L. Bean Sunday, Nov. 17, at 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon 1:30 and 3 p.m. Activity level will be easy to moderate. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy closed-toed shoes, water, trail snack and personal medications. Learn more here.
GIVE TO THE MAX NOV. 14
All donations up to $2,000 to Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends will be generously matched by generous contributions from our board of directors and RBCU (Richfield Bloomington Credit Union) Nov. 12-14. To make a donation, please visit https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesotavalleyrefugefriends. Thank you for your support in advance!
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.
NOVEMBER PUBLIC EVENTS
Refuge Friends at the Mall of America
L.L. Bean is celebrating its fifth anniversary at the Mall of America and in Minnesota Nov. 13-17. Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends will be hosting a table and activities. The store is located on the first level of Mall of America, 100 South Avenue. Stop by for the celebration and say hi to our Refuge Friends!
Bird Walks
Learn about some of the 220 species of birds that stop during their migration south during bird walks led by Refuge volunteer naturalist Craig Mandel held at various locations at the Refuge throughout the month of November. Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars and a field guide. Please dress for the weather.
Bird Walks at Bass Ponds are Monday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8-10:30 a.m. Meet at Bass Ponds Trailhead, 2501 86th Street East, Bloomington, MN 55425. Learn more here.
Bird Walks at Wilkie Unit Trailhead are Saturday, Nov. 9, Sunday, Nov. 17 and Monday, Dec. 9, from 8-10:30 a.m. Meet at trailhead, located at 7701 County Road 101E in Shakopee. Learn more here.
Bird Language
Want to learn more about birds and their behavior? Wonder what they're chirping about, or why they fall silent? Join volunteer Refuge naturalists Jonathon Poppele and Donnie Phyllaier for this special workshop series Sunday, Dec. 1, from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Workshops meet in Classroom A for discussion and will head outside for observations and more learning. Bring a notebook, pencils and something to sit on. Be sure to dress for the weather. Registration encouraged. To learn more, visit here.
National Take a Hike Day
Celebrate National Take a Hike with a day hike hosted by L.L. Bean Sunday, Nov. 17, at 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon 1:30 and 3 p.m. Activity level will be easy to moderate. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy closed-toed shoes, water, trail snack and personal medications. Learn more here.
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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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