Event

Bird Rookery Tour

  • 08/12/2018 Location: Meet at the St. Croix Boom Site Historic Marker, Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Fee Information: Free with registration Contact Name: St. Croix River Visitor Center Contact Phone Number: 715-483-2275

    Great blue herons, cormorants and great egrets nest on this tiny island near Stillwater, Minnesota on the St. Croix River. See them up close and learn why they choose the river as the best place to raise their families. Get bird watching tips. Binoculars are provided.

    Call (715) 483-2275 to make reservations. There is a limit of one tour per person for the summer and seating is limited to 12 per tour.

    Tours last approximately 1 hour. Wear appropriate clothing for being on the water and bring sun protection. Plenty of drinking water is a must. Life jackets are provided. Children must weigh at least 50 pounds. Tours are cancelled during severe weather. You must arrive 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to depart.