Minnesota Birdnerd: Upcoming Bird Events at Maplewood Nature Center

Hey everyone, I got out to do a little fall migration banding today and had a great time even though we didn't catch loads of birds. The day in the field reminded me that there is a great little city owned nature center in Maplewood, Minnesota where we do banding programs a couple of times a year. They have lots of bird stuff going on so if you'd like to get out and about, here are some of their upcoming programs:

THURSDAY MORNING BIRD WALK SERIES

(For all ages)

Join a naturalist on a hike to see and hear migrating songbirds as well as waterfowl. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the nature center. Participants will learn how to identify birds by

sight and sound as well as keep a record of birds observed during the hike.

* After the hike, learn how to enter the observed data onto Ebird.org to contribute to science and conservation studies.

* All birding skill levels welcome!

* Attend one or all sessions.

* Wear close-toed, sturdy walking shoes.

To register, go to maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the Register Online Go button.

Call 651-249-2170 if you need help registering.

SESSION 1 - MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER, 2659 E. 7^th Street, Maplewood, MN 55119

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 8:30AM-10:30AM

Fee: Prepay $5/person by Saturday, September 19.

SESSION 2 - JOY PARK

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 8:30AM–11:00AM

Participants will meet at the north end of the park in the west parking lot.

Fee: Prepay $5/person by Monday, October 3.

Directions: From Century Avenue and Hwy 94.

Take Century Avenue north for 6 miles. Turn left onto Joy Road and make second left into the parking lot. The address is 2615 Joy Road, Maplewood, MN 55109.

SESSION 3 - LAKE PHALEN

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 8:30AM-11:00AM

Participants will meet in the north parking lot.

Fee: Prepay $5/person by Monday, October 17.

Directions: From Hwy 36 and White Bear Avenue. Take White Bear Avenue south to Frost Avenue, turn west (right). Follow Frost west to the second roundabout at Frost and East Shore Drive. Turn south on East Shore Drive. Turn west (right) at the “y”. Travel one block to the turn around and park in the parking area. The address on Google is 1998 East Shore Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109.

FREE! FALL BIRD BANDING DAY

(For all ages, youth groups welcome)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER, 2659 E. 7^th Street, Maplewood, MN 55119

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9:30AM–NOON

Confusing Fall Warblers—Oh My! Watch licensed biologists capture, band and release wild birds to learn about age, migration, and populations. If conditions allow, take a short hike to the floating boardwalk and borrow a pair of binoculars to observe birds.

You may want to bring a camera.

Free. Drop in.

OUTSTANDING OWLS (LIVE!)

(For all ages)
AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER, 2659 E. 7^th Street, Maplewood, MN 55119
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 4:30PM-7:30PM

Meet an owl up close and learn what makes these creatures such a hoot!

4:30PM: Halloween Hijinks Puppet Show and a tasty treat.

5:00PM: Raptor Center presentation

6:00PM-7:30PM: Older kids can dissect owl pellets, while younger ones make an owl craft! Learn owl calls and go on a night hike around the pond in search of our feathered friends.

Dress for the weather! Treats and beverage provided.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of Maplewood Nature.

Fee: Prepay $5/person by Wednesday, October 26.

To register, go to maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the Register Online Go button. Call 651-249-2170 if you need help registering.