Join us for a program introducing chimney swifts and their life history, natural history, and some of the remaining mysteries we are striving to uncover. Stay for a chimney swift count as they descend into their chimney at dusk.

Chimney swifts have come to rely on human-made structures, like chimneys, for their roosting and nesting habitats. Mags Edwards from Minnesota DNR Nogame Wildlife Program will discuss these fascinating birds and how we can help them.

Community science efforts are underway to monitor the chimney swift populations. We will hear more about these efforts from Monica Bryand of Urban Bird Collectiveand opportunities for you to help scout and monitor chimney swifts around the Twin Cities. As the chimney swifts circle and return to the Casa de Luz chimney for the evening, we will count them together and submit our count to the Chimney Swift Roost Monitoring Project. 

Good to Know:

• Street parking is free, and somewhat limited.

•  Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket for sitting.

• There are no bathrooms available.

Registration for this free event is required. Limited to 50 participants.

This event is free to attend, however an optional donation of $5 per person to the church is encouraged. We will collect donations at registration and donate the lump sum to the church on the group's behalf. 

Image credit: Ben Cvengros/Audubon Photography Awards