Nature Discovery Day: Insect Investigation

Name: Nature Discovery Day: Insect Investigation
Start: 2025-09-14T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-14T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

Schedule

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 | Bloomington, MN

Join us and come discover the tiny but mighty world of insects! You can try your hand at using a sweep net to capture some insects to take a closer look! This is a drop-in program with complimentary snacks provided by the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed. Registration is optional. Sign up for reminders and cancellation updates. There is no registration. This is a drop-in event.
This program is entirely outdoors. The activity is easy active and at-your-own pace.
Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Light snacks will be provided throughout the program.
Accessibility at Old Cedar Avenue: Restrooms and water fountains are available seasonally, from last frost to first frost typically. The restrooms are managed by the City of Bloomington. There is dedicated handicap parking. A portable restroom is available on site. Bluff and Hogback Ridge trails are nature surface. Bluff trail features a wooden boardwalk and has many steep inclines and declines approximately 0.25 miles in, but connects to the Minnesota Valley State trail 3.4 miles in, which is a flat and paved path. The pedestrian bridge is a flat concrete path. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are no benches on the trails, but rest areas are located at the pavilion, Nature Play Area, and fishing pier. Trailhead is a <0.1 mile distance from the parking lot.
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 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).