Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges

Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges

For birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as well as those who walk slowly.

By Land of Lakes Bird Alliance

Date and time

Sunday, May 4 · 11am - 12:30pm CDT

Location

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge—Bloomington Education and Visitor Center

3815 American Boulevard East Bloomington, MN 55425

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join us as we enjoy spring birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook.

This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as well as those who walk slowly, but all birders are welcome. We expect to see many species of bird at close range. All birders from beginner to experienced are welcome.

  • Binoculars will be available for those who need them.
  • Please dress for the weather.

Birdability/accessibility description: The path is paved and has curb cuts from the parking lot. The path is wide, flat and there are no slopes. The bird feeder is just 400 feet from the handicap parking spaces. Disability parking spaces are available and accessible portable toilets are located nearby.

There are a few benches near the bird feeder, so you may also wish to bring your own folding stool or chair.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mark Paller (palle001@umn.edu).

More information about Birdability® at https://www.birdability.org or contact Mark Paller.

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