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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge—Bloomington Education and Visitor Center
A center offering environmental education and visitor services as part of a refuge protecting wildlife habitats along a river valley.
- 3815 American Boulevard East
- http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Minnesota_Valley/
Tips from the community
Spend some time at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, one of the nation’s few urban national wildlife refuges, and walk around scenic trails. There’s more than 2,000 acres of floodplain forest, ponds, spring-fed steams and marsh to explore by foot, bike, snowshoe or cross-country ski, plus opportunities to view birds and other wildlife
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Try walking with a tour guide to find the more than 260 bird species in the 2,200-acre refuge. Some 121 birds are known to nest at the refuge, including eagles. This is a great place to see and learn about the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers, plus the area wildlife and migrating water fowl.
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At the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, you can spend all morning exploring 14,000 acres of trails, wildlife and unmatchable views. Be sure to stop at the visitor center on your way in to pick up a map so you can plot out your adventures.
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Near Mall of America, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has scenic views, paved and dirt paths, and plenty of opportunities for spotting animals and plants.
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Start the day with a sunrise hike at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, one of only 14 Regional Priority Urban Wildlife Refuges in the nation.
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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge—Bloomington Education and Visitor Center Guides
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