Washington County’s series of guided bird hikes throughout county parks will continue throughout 2026, with the year’s first wintertime hike happening 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at …
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Washington County’s series of guided bird hikes throughout county parks will continue throughout 2026, with the year’s first wintertime hike happening 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve’s Nordic Center.
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.
Guided bird hikes will traverse turf, gravel, and paved trails depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather.
The guided bird hike 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 are available upon request. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Guided bird hikes occur on the second Saturday of the month. For 2026, the dates and locations are:
• Jan. 10 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Nordic Center.
• Feb. 14 at Pine Point Regional Park, Trailhead Kiosk.
• March 14 at Big Marine Park Reserve, Playground Parking Lot.
• April 11 at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Trailhead Kiosk.
• May 9 at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Hilltop Pavilion.
• June 13 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Nordic Center.
• July 11 at Big Marine Park Reserve, Playground Parking Lot.
• Aug. 8 at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Hilltop Pavilion.
• Sept. 12 at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Trailhead Kiosk.
• Oct. 10 at Pine Point Regional Park, Trailhead Kiosk.
• Nov. 14 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Nordic Center.
• Dec. 12 at Pine Point Regional Park, Trailhead Kiosk.
For more information, visit WashingtonCountyMN.gov/BirdHikes. For park locations and maps, see WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Parks. For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at Parks@WashingtonCountyMN.gov.
For more Washington County Parks programs and events, see WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Parks. Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.
