Birdwatching Trek: Rapids Lake, 7 September | Event in Mendota | AllEvents

Birdwatching Trek: Rapids Lake

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am

2.5 hours

3815 American Blvd E, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1659, United States

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Date & Location

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am to 10:30 am (CDT)

3815 American Blvd E, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1659

3815 American Blvd E, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1659, United States, Mendota

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Birdwatching Trek: Rapids Lake
Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk to learn about the birds that we find on the refuge. Learn about the different types of habitats at the refuge that support over 100 species of birds, many of which migrate through and nest on the refuge during certain times of the year. No experience needed, this program is intended for those interested in birding regardless of experience level.

Registration required. Capped at 25 participants, register here: https://signup.com/go/rLmKfrK
Please indicate in your registration if you would like to receive a birding summary and species list from the walk.

This program is entirely outdoors. Distance covered is 1-2 miles total. The walk is easy active, slow moving, with plenty of stops along the way.

Comfortable clothing is recommended, including boots for wet/rainy conditions on muddy trails. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. If you have them, bring along your own pair of binoculars and field guides. Volunteers have spotting scopes available for all to use as well.

Accessibility at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center: Restrooms and a water bottle filler are available inside the visitor center. There is an outdoor restroom, but no outdoor water fountains. There is dedicated handicap parking available. The Rapids Lake Trail and Forest Loop are flat natural surface paths and the trail leading to both is paved with a slight downward slope. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. It is a 0.1-0.2 mile walk to get to the trailhead from the parking lot. There are no rest areas along the trails, but are present inside and outside the visitor center.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at b3NjYXJfaGVybmFuZGV6IHwgZndzICEgZ292.

Questions? Contact TWlubmVzb3RhVmFsbGV5IHwgZndzICEgZ292 or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).


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Birdwatching Trek: Rapids Lake, 7 September | Event in Mendota | AllEvents
Birdwatching Trek: Rapids Lake
Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am