Sandhill Crane Migration Celebration
Sat, Nov 07
|Oak Savanna Learning Center
Join us and our friends, the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance, on a special field trip to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Zimmerman, MN, to see thousands of Sandhill Cranes! Carpooling options will be made available. Click into the event for more details.
Time & Location
Nov 07, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Oak Savanna Learning Center, 16797 289th Ave NW, Zimmerman, MN 55398, USA
Guests
About the Event
Each year, tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes stop by the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Zimmerman, MN, to rest and refuel during their annual migration south. Around twilight, the cranes start landing in farm fields across Central Minnesota to relax before their journey resumes in the morning. The Land of Lakes Bird Alliance and the Feminist Bird Club - Twin Cities Metro are excited to offer a special, partnered event to welcome bird enthusiasts across the metro to a group viewing of the cranes! A spectacle to behold - it is truly one of the most beautiful events in nature that our state experiences each year.
We understand that Zimmerman, MN, is a trek from the Twin Cities! That's why Land of Lakes and FBC - TCM are offering carpooling options. We will coordinate meeting spots throughout the Twin Cities Metro for those interested in carpooling. We will also…