Nature Novice: Snowshoes

Name: Nature Novice: Snowshoes
Start: 2025-01-18T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-18T14:00:00-06:00
Location: 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States

Schedule

Sat Jan 18 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

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

New to winter recreation? Learn how to snowshoe during our introductory program where refuge staff will teach participants how to properly wear and hike with snowshoes. Participants will gain experience by practicing walking forward, turning around, and learning how to go up and down hills. All snowshoe gear will be provided. Registration required.
Date and Time: Saturday, January 18th from 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Old Cedar Avenue - 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Registration Information: 20 spots open for registration at https://signup.com/go/aCiJOED
Activity Level: Medium-active
Meet Us: Meet us under the shelter at Old Cedar Avenue.
What to Bring: Good walking winter boots. Monitor weather forecast and be prepared for the temperature and precipitation. A cancellation notice will be sent via email to registered participants in the event of severe weather.
Accessibility: A portable restroom is available at the Old Cedar Avenue pavilion. This walk takes place on mostly flat ground on natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Very few benches or rest areas exist along the route, though the parking lot is a short distance away and provides a covered seating area.
Program Leader: This program is led by refuge staff.
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].