Events for nature lovers of all ages!
We have regular events and activities open to the public for kids and adults. You can stay informed and find out more by becoming a member. Or you can also follow us on Facebook, subscribe to our email list, subscribing to our blog. As a member you'll also receive our paper newsletter.
"Birds of the Far North - Churchill, Iceland, & Finland”: sat, jan 4, 2020, 2-3 pm at Lake Bemidji State Park
Steve and George-Ann Maxson will share photos from the edge of the Arctic. Life at high latitudes faces many challenges: long, cold, dark winters followed by short, 24 hour daylight summers, cyclic food abundance, and always, the wind. Meet the birds of 60° North.
If you missed the November program, catch it again on Jan 4 at the state park.
Here are a few pictures from the presentation...
If you missed the November program, catch it again on Jan 4 at the state park.
Here are a few pictures from the presentation...
Snow Sparkles and Winter Wonders
FRIDAY, DEC 27TH, NOON- 5PM AT THE NEILSON SPEARHEAD CENTER
Join Naturalist Dan Bera at the Neilson Spearhead Center (an Audubon nature site located 9 mi SW of Bemidji) for a very special post-Christmas treat! Enjoy a toasty bonfire, hot chocolate, and snowflakes, snowsnakes, animal tracks, and a walk on the frozen lake. Second grade and older - welcome! Dress warmly; bring an extra pair of snowpants and mittens, bring trail mix ingredients, and leftover Christmas cookies to share. $10 per person, or $15 for two siblings or friends. Register by December 22 by calling Dan at
218-214-2312
Join Naturalist Dan Bera at the Neilson Spearhead Center (an Audubon nature site located 9 mi SW of Bemidji) for a very special post-Christmas treat! Enjoy a toasty bonfire, hot chocolate, and snowflakes, snowsnakes, animal tracks, and a walk on the frozen lake. Second grade and older - welcome! Dress warmly; bring an extra pair of snowpants and mittens, bring trail mix ingredients, and leftover Christmas cookies to share. $10 per person, or $15 for two siblings or friends. Register by December 22 by calling Dan at
218-214-2312
Christmas Bird Count is Next Weekend!
Saturday, Dec 14th, 7:30 am Minnesota Nice Cafe
Monday, Dec 16th, 7:30 am Itasca State Park Visitor Center
It's time for the 120th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC)—the world's longest-running wildlife census, with over 100 years of community science involvement! It is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and many countries in the Western Hemisphere go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds.
The Bemidji CBC has been a tradition since being started by founders of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society back in the 1970's. Participants regularly see crossbills, redpolls and other winter finches. You need not be an expert in bird identification to participate in this citizen science project. MHAS has loaner binoculars and bird guides and we will team up less experienced folks with more seasoned birders.
Join us in this fine holiday tradition! Bring warm clothes, good boots, binoculars, and a bird book. Contact this year's compiler, Doug Johnson, at 218-751-4162 or dougjohn23@gmail.com for more information. Birders will gather at the Minnesota Nice Cafe in Bemidji on Saturday the 14th and at Itasca State Park Jacob Brower Visitor Center on Monday the 16th- both at 7:30 am.
Monday, Dec 16th, 7:30 am Itasca State Park Visitor Center
It's time for the 120th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC)—the world's longest-running wildlife census, with over 100 years of community science involvement! It is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and many countries in the Western Hemisphere go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds.
The Bemidji CBC has been a tradition since being started by founders of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society back in the 1970's. Participants regularly see crossbills, redpolls and other winter finches. You need not be an expert in bird identification to participate in this citizen science project. MHAS has loaner binoculars and bird guides and we will team up less experienced folks with more seasoned birders.
Join us in this fine holiday tradition! Bring warm clothes, good boots, binoculars, and a bird book. Contact this year's compiler, Doug Johnson, at 218-751-4162 or dougjohn23@gmail.com for more information. Birders will gather at the Minnesota Nice Cafe in Bemidji on Saturday the 14th and at Itasca State Park Jacob Brower Visitor Center on Monday the 16th- both at 7:30 am.
Sunday, August 11 - MHAS Annual Members Celebration!
Come join us at the Neilson Spearhead Center and Preserve for guided hikes, learn about MHAS activities, share a free meal, and hear from our featured speaker, John Latimer. John will be speaking on local phenology and what it has shown him about climate change.
John has recently retired from a 35-year career as a rural mail carrier near Grand Rapids, Minn., where he lives on 40 acres and regularly reports phenology data on 150 species. An expert naturalist, he continues to host a popular phenology program on KAXE/KBXE public radio, as he has for more than three decades. In the rare moments when he’s not doing phenology, John can be found curling, snorkeling in Minnesota lakes, bicycle riding and reading about natural history.
Everyone is welcome to attend – whether you are a current MHAS member or not! If you’ve never visited the Neilson Spearhead Center this is a great opportunity to explore our trails and learn about programs we offer for youth, families and adults.
John has recently retired from a 35-year career as a rural mail carrier near Grand Rapids, Minn., where he lives on 40 acres and regularly reports phenology data on 150 species. An expert naturalist, he continues to host a popular phenology program on KAXE/KBXE public radio, as he has for more than three decades. In the rare moments when he’s not doing phenology, John can be found curling, snorkeling in Minnesota lakes, bicycle riding and reading about natural history.
Everyone is welcome to attend – whether you are a current MHAS member or not! If you’ve never visited the Neilson Spearhead Center this is a great opportunity to explore our trails and learn about programs we offer for youth, families and adults.
Schedule of Events
3:30 - 4:30 |
Early Bird NSC trail walk |
4:30 – 5:00 |
‘Meet n Greet’ – informal discussion of current initiatives |
5:00 – 6:00 |
BBQ meal |
Special presentation: John Latimer |
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6:30 |
Annual meeting: overview of past year, MHAS business, election of officers |