Nature Novice: Snowshoes | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

A person wearing snowshoes and a winter hat with a red pompom faces away from the camera as they look out across the Minnesota River Valley from the field next to the overlook behind the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.

New to winter recreation? Learn how to snowshoe during our introductory program where refuge staff will teach participants how to properly wear and hike with snowshoes. Participants will gain experience by practicing walking forward, turning around, and learning how to go up and down hills. All snowshoe gear will be provided. Registration required.

Date and Time: Saturday, January 18th from 1:00-2:00pm

Location: Old Cedar Avenue - 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420

Registration Information: 20 spots open for registration through Signup.com.

Activity Level: Medium-active

Meet Us: Meet us under the shelter at Old Cedar Avenue.

What to Bring: Good walking winter boots. Monitor weather forecast and be prepared for the temperature and precipitation. A cancellation notice will be sent via email to registered participants in the event of severe weather.

Accessibility: A portable restroom is available at the Old Cedar Avenue pavilion. This walk takes place on mostly flat ground on natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Very few benches or rest areas exist along the route, though the parking lot is a short distance away and provides a covered seating area.

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.