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Mississippi Park Connection and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Great blue herons return to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join Ranger Will to watch them!

Marshall Terrace Park

Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join Ranger Will at Marshall Terrace Park in Minneapolis to watch them rebuild nests and do a little flirting. If we are lucky, we might see the resident peregrine falcons fly over, as well as migrating ducks like buffleheads and goldeneye.<ul><li>We will be down on the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. Prepare for some mud or ice. </li><li>We encourage bringing binoculars and cameras. Ranger Will will have a spotting scope to aid viewing the birds.</li><li>This event is free but registration is required to help with crowd control. </li><li>A ranger or volunteer will greet you on the walking path near the trail that leads to the river bank. </li><li>The walking path is fully accessible, but the trail that leads down to the river bank is not. The heron rookery is still visible from the walking path. Please ask a park ranger or volunteer for assistance.</li><li>There is a small free parking lot at the park, as well as free parking on Marshall St NE.</li></ul>COVID-19 Safety<ul><li>People may choose to mask at any time.</li><li>Please stay home if you aren't feeling well or if you tested positive.</li><li>The time slots will minimize overcrowding. Please adhere to your selected time.</li><li>This event will take place entirely outdoors.</li></ul>

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