A park ranger smiles as they lead visitors with binoculars on a trail.

Guided Birding Walk

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

  • Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
  • Free

Explore the Mni Owe Sni area to immerse yourself in the beauty of the season with a park ranger from the National Park Service. The area is rich with cultural human history including land management efforts led by the National Park Service to restore the landscape to oak savanna. This ranger-led birding walk will offer easy introductions to birding basics while exploring the natural and cultural history of the area.

  • A limited number of binoculars will be available for registered participants, and we encourage sharing. Last-minute walk‑ups are welcome when space opens.
  • Participants must be able to walk a 1/2 mile (1 km) on uneven, potentially slippery ground with a slight incline.
  • Wear weather-appropriate shoes and clothing.
  • Paid (metered) street parking is available in the area. Four (4) free accessible parking spaces and bike racks are available at the meeting location.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Mni Owe Sni (Coldwater Spring), 5601 Minnehaha Park Dr S, St Paul, MN 55111

Latitude and Longitude 44.901422, -93.197636

Schedule

Date:

Oct 10, 2026

Time:

8:00 AM, 10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Walk
Tags: missnps, mississippi river, findyourpark, mni owe sni, coldwater spring, birding