Birdability: Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges

Join us as we enjoy spring birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook!

This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as well as those who walk slowly, but all birders are welcome. We expect to see many species of bird at close range. All birders from beginner to experienced are welcome.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mark Paller (palle001@umn.edu). More information about Birdability® at https://www.birdability.org or contact Mark Paller.

Hosted by the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance (formerly the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis); co-sponsored by Birdability

Date and Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 11am-12:30pm

Location: Meet us at the birdfeeders behind the Bloomington Visitor Center. No need to enter the building. Program to be moved indoors in case of weather.

3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425

Registration Information: Registration required. Capped at 20 participants, register here: Guided Birdwatching for People with Mobility Challenges

Activity Level: Program is outdoors. Program to be moved indoors in case of rain. First 45 minutes of program is stationary and a 2nd optional 45 minutes is a 1/4 to 1/2 mile walk. The walk is slow pace, taking breaks as needed. Low level of activity for entirety of program.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing to be outdoors. There are a few benches near the bird feeder, so you may also wish to bring your own folding stool or chair. Binoculars and shade provided.

Accessibility: Accessibility at Bloomington Visitor Center:

Restrooms and water fountains are located inside the visitor center. Handicap parking and dropoff available. Visitor center is flat aggregate or carpeted flooring with ramps to access all areas. There are benches and rest areas around the visitor center.

The path is paved and has curb cuts from the parking lot. The path is wide, flat and there are no slopes. The bird feeder is just 400 feet from the handicap parking spaces. Disability parking spaces are available and accessible portable toilets are located nearby.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.