August 6 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Take aim at a new outdoor skill with this free drop-in archery program! Join us to take your first shot or practice your archery skills with our USA Archery certified instructors

No experience necessary and all equipment provided. Recommended ages 8 and up.

August 9 from 10am - 12pm

Do you like birds? Do you like water? Then join us at the Old Cedar Avenue pavilion to gain experience using binoculars and take a splash at seeing if you can spot various water birds in and around Long Meadow Lake. This is a drop-in program with complementary snacks provided by the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends. All ages are welcome and no experience is needed.

August 13 from 5:30-7pm

See the sights, hear the birds, and feel the breeze this summer on a guided hike with refuge staff and volunteers! We'll introduce you to trails on the refuge and teach you some insider tips for hiking.

This program is intended for all ages as an introduction to hiking and refuge trails. No experience necessary - we're here to show you the ropes! Registration optional. For information on trail conditions, please read the accessibility section.