Learn about nature. Hike our trails. Paddle Spearhead Lake. Enjoy the solitude...
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​The mission of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society is to foster personal connections to and stewardship of our natural world.

​​What we do...
  • Manage a 466 acre preserve located 11 miles southwest of Bemidji called the Neilson Spearhead Center and Preserve (NSC).
  • Host a summer nature camp, the “Young Naturalist Program", where kids get a hands-on, outdoor nature experience.
  • Host educational events and programs at NSC and in the community to connect people with nature.
  • Advocate for local conservation of important habitats and ecosystems. 
 ​Come explore nature with us, or participate in one of our community-based initiatives like Birds, Bees & Butterflies - Bemidji, or Bird City Minnesota.
Birding Is the Perfect Activity While Practicing Social Distancing!
If you’re feeling cooped up, get out and explore nature. While the Lehman Lab building is currently closed, trails at our Neilson Spearhead Center and Preserve are open!   
Folks have been coming out to enjoy the wonderful signs of the seasons. Bring your camera, binoculars, field guides, and curiosity. Handled responsibly, open space and wildlife observation might be just the balm you need.
Masks are required for not-fully-vaccinated people when you encounter others on the trail or if you are hiking with people other than your household members. Click here to see our MHAS Covid Preparedness Plan.  
JOIN THE 122nd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - ​SATURDAY, DEC 18TH, 2021
If you are looking for a change of pace this holiday season, then the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is it! This Citizen Science opportunity lets bird lovers contribute to the longest running worldwide bird conservation dataset. 
Help us make the Neilson Spearhead Center
even better - for you, your family, and fellow nature enthusiasts!
Our goal is to raise $5000 for special projects to:
  • Develop more nature and science activities for families and visitors who come to explore the Neilson Spearhead Center preserve. 
  • Make improvements to our trails, boardwalks and other outdoor spaces.
  • Expand our popular, summer Young Naturalist Program. 
Click the Help Spearhead button to learn more. Share your love and appreciation of our towering pine forests, quiet trails, spongy bogs, clear lakes, and wilderness setting so close to Bemidji! ​
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Become a MHAS member and help protect the natural legacy of north-central Minnesota.
The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society is a Chapter of the National Audubon Society. 

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