Guided Bird Hikes In Washington County Parks Continue

Press release from Washington County Parks:

June 22, 2021

A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Hikers should park in the Hilltop Parking Lot and meet at the Hilltop Picnic Pavilion.

Registration is required, as group size is limited, and may be found on the Washington County Parks web page.

Hikes will continue this year:

· Aug. 14 at Pine Point Regional Park;

· Sept. 11 at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park;

· Oct. 9 at Big Marine Park Reserve;

· Nov. 13 at Pine Point Regional Park; and

· Dec. 11 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county’s Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

For Washington County park locations, see www.co.washington.mn.us/parks. Under park locations, find a county map with park contact information; search “guided bird hikes” on the county website for more information.

The hike will traverse turf, gravel, and paved trail depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/daily or $30/annually), and is open to people of all ages and abilities. ADA accommodations can be made as needed. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington.mn.us.

For more Washington County Parks programs and events, see www.co.washington.mn.us/parks .

This press release was produced by Washington County Parks. The views expressed here are the author’s own.