Nature Discovery Day: Rain & Rivers, 19 October | Event in Mendota | AllEvents

Nature Discovery Day: Rain & Rivers

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am

2 hours

3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States, Minnesota 55425

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Date & Location

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (CDT)

3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425

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

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About the event

Nature Discovery Day: Rain & Rivers
Come learn about the water cycle and how it's shaped the Minnesota river valley into what it is today! This is a drop-in program with complimentary snacks provided by the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.

Meet us at the main entrance of the Bloomington Visitor Center.
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425

This program might be largely outdoors or have indoor and outdoor portions depending on the weather. The activity is easy active and at-your-own pace.

Comfortable clothing that you are comfortable with getting wet is recommended. Light snacks will be provided throughout the program.

Accessibility at Bloomington Visitor Center:
Restrooms and water fountains are located inside the visitor center. Handicap parking and drop-off available. Visitor center is flat aggregate or carpeted flooring with ramps to access all areas. There are benches and rest areas around the visitor center.

Hillside and Spur trails are natural surface with has steep slopes, with a wooden staircase for a portion of it. Long Meadow Lake trail is accessed via these sloped trails, but itself is mostly flat and is natural surface. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches in the trail area. Trailheads are a 0.1-0.2 mile distance from the parking lot.

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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Nature Discovery Day: Rain & Rivers, 19 October | Event in Mendota | AllEvents
Nature Discovery Day: Rain & Rivers
Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am