Summer Naturalist Programs

 Saturday Hawk Ridge Bird Bingo Hikes

August 8 & 15

Get outside and explore Hawk Ridge in a whole new way with a guided Bird Bingo adventure along our new accessible trail!

 As we stroll along, you’ll search for all things bird while learning about why Hawk Ridge is such a unique place! Whether you love spending time outdoors, enjoy learning something new, or are looking for a fun activity to do with friends or family, Bird Bingo is a fun way to experience the new trail while learning from a Hawk Ridge naturalist! See how many squares you can fill in and discover something new wit

h every step! 

Dates: Saturday, August 1st, 8th & 15th 

Time: 1-2pm 

Location: Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve (Meet at the Main Overlook – click HERE for directions) 

Cost: $5 suggested donation 

What to Bring: dress in layers, water, sun protection, hiking shoes, binoculars (we have free loaner pairs!), insect deterrent (optional)

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Nighthawk Nights!

August 21st & 25th

I have a large, flat head, big eyes, a small bill and a huge mouth, and long, slender wings! You

 guessed it, the Common Nighthawk! Did you know that for a few weeks, Duluth is the best place to watch Common Nighthawk migration? Each summer from mid-August to early September, these mystifying birds fly right over our heads and through Duluth neighborhoods, traveling several thousand miles on their journey to South America. 

Pick up a Nighthawk Nights Passport and migrate through challenges, scavenger
hunts, crafts, a research presentation from Steve Kolbe (Avian Ecologist &
Common Nighthawk expert), and so much more! Get your passport stamped at
each station to be entered into a prize drawing to win Hawk Ridge merchandise!
If you attend both evenings and fill out your passport, you will earn a second
entry into the raffle.

Dates: Fri. Aug. 21st and Tues. Aug. 25th

Time: 5:30-7:30pm 

Location: 6008 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 (UMD Limnology Building) 

Cost: $5 suggested donation per person 

What to Bring: dress in layers, water, snacks, lawn chair, insect deterrent, binoculars (we have free loaner pairs, if needed too)