# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Welcome Back The Herons
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready to celebrate as we joyfully welcome back the herons, cormorants, and egrets that make Minnesota their summer home! After their long migratory journey along the Mississippi River, these magnificent birds are returning, heralding the arrival of spring and a season of renewal.

Join us for a festive event filled with birdwatching, engaging talks about the incredible journeys of these majestic birds, and a walk to the river, where you’ll have the chance to witness them building their nests at the heron rookery in Northeast Minneapolis.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who admires the beauty of the natural world, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all ages. Let’s come together to celebrate the herons' return, embrace the spirit of community, and revel in the wonders of nature at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, your national park!

We will gather on the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting, so be prepared for some mud or residual ice as winter gives way to spring.

We encourage you to bring binoculars and cameras to capture this special occasion. A few spotting scopes will be available to enhance your viewing experience.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required to help us manage attendance.

Staff will greet you along the walking path leading to the riverbank. Join us in celebrating the return of our feathered friends and the vibrant spirit of spring!

The walking path is paved and fully accessible. The heron rookery is visible from the walking path. Please ask a park ranger or volunteer for assistance.

Access to the riverbank is not fully accessible. There are approximately twenty stairsteps if the stairwell is open (weather conditions permitting). If not, expect to travel across uneven terrain.

The lot at Marshall Terrace will be closed for heron-viewers with mobility needs. Free street parking can be found in the surrounding neighborhood off Marshall St. SE and 28th Ave NE (be mindful of residential driveways).

If you need additional support to enjoy this event, such as a language or ASL interpreter, please be in touch with miss_info@nps.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/welcome-back-the-herons/200029797948736
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 207

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/parkconnection/items/698840/?flow=968357&full-items=yes&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=minneapolis-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
- **lat**: 45.0178
- **long**: -93.27334
- **full address**: Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mississippi Park Connection (https://allevents.in/org/mississippi-park-connection/1457021)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mississippi Park Connection
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Welcome Back The Herons ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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