The Blue Mounds State Park naturalist will offer the following upcoming programs. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions.
Colors of the Prairie will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Eagle Rock Vista. Join the naturalist for a walk on the prairie to see what plants are blooming in early June and what makes prairie plants and wildflowers unique.
The prairie walk may cover up to 1.5 miles. Come prepared with sun and insect protection, a water bottle, and good walking shoes. All ages welcome.
Pollinator Power Nature Cart will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the Eagle Rock Vista.
Pollinators — birds, bees, and butterflies — play an important role in the ecosystem and putting food on everyone’s table. Meet some of the Blue Mounds’ most common pollinator species during the stop-and-go style program.
Bison Babies Nature Cart will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Eagle Rock Vista.
With calving season in full swing, drop by the pop-up naturalist’s station for some quick facts about the park’s new herd members.
Predators of the Sky will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the amphitheater. Learn about the park’s birds of prey and how these birds use their adaptations to conquer the sky. Bring a chair as seating is limited. All ages welcome.
Our Fellow Travelers will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the amphitheater
Join the naturalist to learn about migration — the how and why of seasonal migration, how it has changed over time, and the current migration paths through Blue Mounds State Park. Who is passing through and who is here to stay? Bring a chair as seating is limited.
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