Enjoy a spring morning as we search for migrating warbles and other songbirds. No experience needed, this walk is for all nature lovers. Migration season (late march to early June) is a birding highlight!  Many species of birds pass through the Mississippi Flyway on their way to nesting grounds further north. The Mississippi Flyway is a bird migration route that generally follows the Mississippi, Missouri, and Lower Ohio Rivers in the United States. Join us for some springtime birding fun. 

This free event is led by volunteers from the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance. Registration will be limited to 15 participants, so get your spot today. Additional binoculars will be available. For the enjoyment and comfort of all, please, no dogs. Service animals are welcome. 

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 am-9:30 am, or longer if we are still having fun!
Place: Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue, Richfield. 

Accessibility: All paths are asphalt and are wide, flat and without slopes. We will walk 1-2 miles. There are a few irregularly-placed benches along the route. There is handicap parking with curb cuts close to the starting point (pavilion near playground) and an accessible portable toilet. If you have questions or concerns, please contact one of the outing leaders – Lisa Hakanson (lhakanson@gmail.com) or Mark Paller (palle001@umn.edu).

This event will be held rain or shine, unless heavy rain, thunderstorms or severe winds.

Image Credit: Erin Brady/Audubon Photography Awards