Are you wild about birds?

Join us for a morning on the wild and scenic St. Croix River listening and looking for spring migrants making their way north. We’ll search the skies, riparian zone, and waters for Great blue heron, green heron, belted kingfisher, bald eagle, swallows, osprey, and more. This fully supported paddle will provide an educational aspect to bird identification by sound.

This is a fully supported paddle. You will be provided with premium kayaks, paddles, and PFDs, as well as a shuttle service back to your vehicles after the paddle.

Meet Your Event Staff:

Owen Anderson

Owen Anderson

Outdoor Program Coordinator

October Yates

October Yates

Outdoor Program Specialist, Seasonal

Where to Meet

Osceola Landing (040025400, Shafer, MN 55074)

There are restrooms available at Osceola Landing, Minnesota Interstate Park, and Eagle’s Nest Group Camp (about halfway through paddle).

River Stretch

River Stretch: MN Interstate – Osceola Landing

Paddle Length: 6 miles

Paddle Difficulty: Good for beginners

What to Bring
  • Adequate water
  • Lunch
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Binoculars (if you want)
  • Clothing that correlates to weather conditions (layers are best)
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
Cancellation Policy

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather or hazardous conditions. Participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is cancelled.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds for participant-initiated cancellations.