This is a 34-mile corridor of marsh, grassland, and forest situated in the valley of the Minnesota River. Starting in Bloomington, the refuge touches Eagan, Burnsville, Savage and Shakopee, ending in Jordan. Numerous outdoor activities include a half-mile bird watching trail, hiking trails, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. The visitor center offers interactive exhibits focusing on the changing environment and habitats of the refuge. An art gallery and an amphitheater are also featured. open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Free to the public.
Location:
3815 E 80th St, Bloomington Minnesota 55425
Telephone
952-854-5900
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Blaine) Affordacare Veterinary Clinic
(Red Wing) All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
(Columbia Heights) All Pets Animal Hospital
(Andover) Andover-Anoka Animal Hospital
(Minneapolis) Animal Care Center of Robinsdale
(Richfield) Animal Care Clinic
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02/21 Coming to The Bloomington area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
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