Nature in Your Neighborhood: Autumn Adventure

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

8801 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 | Bloomington, MN

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You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger at your local library to investigate what's happening in our neighborhood as we fall into Autumn! Activities will be both indoor and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome! We will finish the program with a take-home project. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program will have both indoor and outdoor activities. Activities will be easy-active and self-paced.
Clothing and shoes you can comfortably move around in is recommended. This program has indoor and outdoor portions, please bring outerwear appropriate for the summer weather, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Event is rain or shine.
Accessibility at Oxboro Library:
Restrooms and water fountains available inside of the library. Handicap parking available. Paved flat sidewalk, a 0.1 mile walk from parking lot to the library entrance. Paths are maintained year-round and are usually suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Multiple rest areas located inside and outside.
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).
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Where is it happening?

8801 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Host or Publisher Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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