Wildlife tour

University of Minnesota Extension will be offering a wildlife tour on Sept. 19. 

The tour will include a hayride highlighting various ecosystems and forest complexes related to wildlife habitat, especially cover and space. Participants will also learn about the variety of programs that help landowners with habitat restoration and resiliency while protecting water quality. They will also develop skills to manage, scout and control invasive species. 

In addition, each participant will have the chance to create an insect hibernaculum to take home!

This wildlife tour is being offered as a follow-up to the wildlife series program; previous participants and newcomers are welcome to join. 

About the wildlife series program

In the spring of 2023 and 2024, Extension, in partnership with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), provided an educational opportunity for residents and landowners in northeastern Minnesota to learn about creating wildlife habitat on their property and the impacts of climate change on wildlife species.

In these two years, the wildlife series program has reached over 184 Minnesota residents and landowners, impacting over 107,300 acres across the state. The series also gave participants the skills, knowledge, and support to change their perspective on environmental sustainability and resiliency.

The wildlife series participants are currently managing land for a changing climate with at least one of the following management techniques: providing nesting/breeding habitat, reducing emissions for water/air quality, introducing native plant species/drought resistant species, adding pollinator habitat and/or providing cover. They are creating habitats for pollinators such as bees, bats and songbirds, along with other wildlife like game birds, raptors, deer, black bears, elk, moose, amphibians, reptiles and fish.

Additional Information

• Bring your own camp chair.
• No restrooms on site.