# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Birding Guided Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for an Introduction to Birding Guided Walk at Purgatory Park in Minnetonka! All levels of experience are welcome. The event begins with a brief lesson on technique and local bird diversity, followed by a group walk to observe and learn about birds.

Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes for this slow-paced walk on easy to moderate terrain. We will cover ~1 mile total. Binoculars will be provided.

Skill level: Introductory
Instructor: Amy Simso Dean, Founder, Executive Director and Guide for MYBirdClub and co-founder of The Kestrels (an inclusive birding club for Minnesota women).
 
Saturday, June 13th
2 time slots: 8 - 9:30am & 10 - 11:30a
Purgatory Park (North Entrance)
17315 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Due to limited capacity, this event is restricted to residents of one of the 7 cities of our watershed district: Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Chaska, Deephaven and Shorewood.

Registration required: rpbcwd.org/intro-to-birding-guided-walk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chanhassen/intro-to-birding-guided-walk/200030164594446
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chanhassen
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 18681 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN, United States, Minnesota 55317
- **lat**: 44.8601
- **long**: -93.51332
- **full address**: 18681 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN, United States, Minnesota 55317

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Birding Guided Walk being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Birding Guided Walk takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am at 18681 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN, United States, Minnesota 55317.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Birding Guided Walk?
  - **A:** Intro to Birding Guided Walk is organized by Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.

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