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Welcome back the herons at Marshall Terrace Park
March 26, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join a National Park ranger at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, on Saturday, March 26, 11 am-1 pm, to watch them rebuild nests and do a little flirting. The event will take place on the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. Prepare for mud or ice. You are encouraged bringing binoculars and cameras. This event is free and open to everyone but registration is required to help with crowd control. A ranger and volunteers will greet you on the walking path near the path that leads to the river bank. There is a small free parking lot at the park, as well as free parking on Marshall St NE. COVID-19 safety protocol: you are encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing from others and the park rangers/volunteers. If you are not feeling well or have recently come into contact with COVID-19, stay home. The spotting scope will be sanitized between each use. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-back-the-herons-tickets.