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 (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.
Come to the Neilson Spearhead Center and enjoy the wonderful signs of the seasons. Bring your camera, binoculars, field guides, and curiosity. We have over 5 miles of trails to explore surrounding Spearhead Lake -  just a few minutes drive from Bemidji.

MHAS is looking to fill three positions at
​ the Neilson Spearhead center

Do you have a passion for wonders of the natural world? Imagine a job located next to a pristine lake, surrounded by pine forests, bogs, and wetlands. If this sounds good to you, join MHAS in engaging people of all ages to “develop a sense of wonder and joy for nature and the importance of wild places” at the Neilson Spearhead Center, just 11 miles south of Bemidji, MN.

We have three positions available:
  • Resident Outreach Coordinator  - This is a part-time, year-round, annual renewable position (averaging 10 hours per week). Residency is a condition of employment.  Click here for more details.
  • Lead Naturalist - This is a full-time, seasonal position (mid-June thru mid-August). Click here for more details.
  • Assistant Naturalist (Intern) - This is a full-time, seasonal position (mid-June thru mid-August). Click here for more details.
Help us plant a 'Peace, Freedom, & Healing' Pollinator Garden in Bemidji. Click below to learn more about this project.
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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