Candlelight Luminary Night Walk and Chalk Party

Celebrate Urban Wildlife Conservation Day with a special candlelight luminary walk and chalk party at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. At dark, participants can walk our luminary trail loop and enjoy hot chocolate! Families and individuals are also invited to share their creative side through nature-themed chalk drawings on our parking lot. Registration is not required, but you can reserve a parking space to decorate with chalk art!

Date and Time: Saturday, October 7th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Bloomington Education and Visitor Center - 3815 American Blvd. E, Bloomington, MN 55425

Registration Information: 17 parking spots for chalk art open for reservations through SignUp.

Activity Level: Easy - self led activity with chalk, 0.25 mile walk on paved, flat trail.

Meet Us: Meet us at the main entrance of the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.

What to Bring: Bring a water bottle or mug for some hot chocolate!

Accessibility: Restrooms, fireplace, and a water fountain are available inside the visitor center. This program will meet and end inside the visitor center.

Program Leader: This program is led by refuge staff.

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 oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.

Event date and time
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Event location name
Bloomington Education and Visitor Center

Address

3815 American Blvd. EBloomington,55425MN

Annual observation

National Wildlife Refuge Week

Event category

Outdoor Activity
Age range
All ages