Everyone Can Bird!: Spring Migration @ Chambers Grove Park – Duluth

FULL EVENT INFORMATION:

Hear the birds sing as they return to the north for breeding season! With spring migration already upon us, we can hope to see the first glimpse of a variety of forest birds such as warblers, sparrows, and swallows, and waterbirds such as grebes, mergansers, and more at Nagaajiwanaang, where the St. Louis River widens and slows down at the beautiful Chambers Grove Park.

**American Sign Language interpretation is provided.

We welcome people of all ages, disabilities, abilities, and bird observation experiences to attend this accessible bird observation event at Chambers Grove (Highway 23 & 137th Avenue West, Duluth, MN). Sit or move along a packed gravel path throughout the park with expert bird guides to lead discussion and aid observation! See more site details about Chambers Grove here: https://duluthmn.gov/…/parks-listing/chambers-grove-park/

**We have pairs of binoculars for people to use, a spotting scope, a wheelchair mount for binoculars, and some portable seating.

**Also available for use, courtesy of Duluth Parks & Recreation, is a track chair – an all-terrain, electric powered chair that can be used on hiking trails!

**Accessible bathrooms are also available.

**Light refreshments will be provided.

**Free transportation from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, Lot 2 (8:40 a.m.) or Menards in West Duluth (9 a.m.) to Chambers Grove Park! Details below.

**On bright sunny days there is limited shade, so please bring sun protection.

**Come and stay for the whole time, or meet up with or leave the group when you need.

**Please bring what you need to be comfortable (suggestions include water, crucial snacks, sun protection, and a portable chair).

**Registration is encouraged but not required. Follow this link to learn more and register: https://folsr.org/events/6blb3ydsh9jfycatxjek2rwjd3gehw

This event is planned in partnership with the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Duluth Parks and Recreation, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Embark Supported Employment, Minnesota Land Trust, and the Lake Superior Reserve.

These activities are designed with access in mind, but if you would like to request additional accommodations, please email Luciana.Ranelli@Wisc.Edu or call Luciana at 715-399-4085 at least 10 days before the event.

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS:

Free shuttle bus transportation is provided from University of Wisconsin, Superior, Parking Lot 2 (southwest corner of Catlin and Belknap) and Menards West Duluth (503 N 50th Ave W) to Chambers Grove in Duluth, MN. The bus is a school bus from Voyageur Bus Company with steps for entry, a wheelchair lift, 4 wheelchair spots and room for 25 people on bus seats. The ASL interpreters will not be on the bus unless requested–they will be onsite at Chambers Grove.

BUS PICK-UP DETAILS:
Spot 1–University of Wisconsin, Superior, Lot 2 – On the side parking lot nearest to Belknap Ave, next to Burger King. The bus will be there ready for loading starting at 8:40 a.m. Bus departs the library for Menards at 8:50.

Spot 2–Menards in West Duluth – 503 N 50th Ave W. There is a public bus stop 0.2 miles or a 5 minute walk away, down Wadena Street and Mike Colalillo Drive. Pickup here will be between 9 and 9:10 a.m. on the morning of the event. If driving to this pick-up location, you may park your car in the Menards parking lot but please do not leave it overnight.

The bus will stay at Chambers Grove for the duration of the program.

BUS RETURN:
The bus will load at Chambers Grove around 11:30 a.m. and return to Menards and University of Wisconsin, Superior, Parking Lot 2, after the event.

WEATHER:

Everyone Can Bird may need to be canceled due to weather conditions. Any changes will be communicated directly to people who have registered for the event and posted on the Lake Superior Reserve Facebook.