*LOCATION CHANGE Stewardship Series: Trash Cleanup at Bass ponds

Name: *LOCATION CHANGE Stewardship Series: Trash Cleanup at Bass ponds
Start: 2026-04-18T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-18T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 2501 86th St E, Bloomington, MN 55425

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2501 86th St E, Bloomington, MN 55425 | Bloomington, MN

The snow is melting and you know what that means: it's time for spring cleaning at the refuge! Come out for an afternoon of trash cleanup at one of our most popular trailheads. No experience necessary and all equipment will be provided! This is a drop-in program. Meet us at the kiosk at the Wilkie Unit Trailhead.
This program will be fully outdoors and will require walking and may require bending down to pick up materials. Distance traveled and level of excursion is up to the individual. This is a self-paced, self-led program
We recommend wearing long sleeved shirts, pants, and close toed shoes. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Staff will provide all materials including gloves, trash bags, and trash grabbers.
Accessibility at Bass Ponds:
Restrooms are located at the lower trailhead, a short 0.3 mile, but steep, downhill walk on paved road from the parking lot. Persons who cannot travel the steep hill from the upper to the lower trailhead on foot may receive a gate code to drive down to the lower lot. Please call (952) 854-5900 for the gate code. There are no water fountains at this location. Trails are natural surface, mostly flat. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are two benches along the trail near the fishing piers.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at [email protected].
Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900.
Photo of Detailed girl hand picking up garbage by David Pereiras
Alt Text: a hand in a disposable glove reaches down to pick up trash on green grass. A woman's legs and a bag of trash can be seen next to them