Nature in Your Neighborhood: Animals in Winter

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-06:00

8800 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431-2023, United States | Bloomington

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Publisher/HostMinnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Nature in Your Neighborhood: Animals in Winter
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You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger at your local library to investigate what our animal neighbors do to survive the winter. Activities will be both indoor and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome! We will finish the program with a take-home project. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required. Meet us in the multi-purpose room of the Penn Lake Park Library. This program will have both indoor and outdoor activities. Activities will be easy-active and self-paced. Clothing and shoes you can comfortably move around in is recommended. This program has indoor and outdoor portions, please bring outerwear appropriate for the winter weather. Event will be cancelled if inclement weather prevents library from opening.
Restrooms and water fountains available inside of the library. Handicap parking available. Paved flat sidewalk, a 0.1 mile walk from parking lot to the library entrance. Paths are usually suitable for strollers and wheelchairs Multiple rest areas located inside and outside.
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 [email protected].
Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).
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