BIRD WALK -- JUNE 10, 2017 (7-10am)

The Friends of Prairie Creek WMA is pleased that Kevin Smith and Gerry Hoekstra will lead a birding walk at Koester Prairie on Saturday, June 10, 2017. The location is 13371 Lamb Ave. Dennison, MN. That is one mile west of Dennison on Rice County 31 and one mile south on Lamb Avenue. The prairie is on the east side of the road, with an oak savanna slightly south and on the west side of Lamb Ave. Meeting time will be 7:00am. Kevin will give a presentation on the birds of a Minnesota Prairie and Dave Kunhnau will talk about the current management plans for this prairie. Participants will break into groups to observe the birds of the area. Leaders will have scopes, but participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and scopes as well. The trip will end at about 10:30am. We will be hiking in prairie grass (no maintained trails), so participants should come prepared with boots suitable for wet areas, bug repellent, water and snacks. There are no restroom facilities on the WMA. If you plan to participate, it would be helpful in our planning if you would please contact Dave Kuhnau: dbkuhnau@gmail.com Questions can be directed to Kevin Smith ksmith9961@gmail.com, Gerry Hoekstra hoekstra@stolaf.edu or Gene Bauer genedbauer@gmail.com