Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Geology, Birds, and Plants of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Where: Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Oak Savanna Learning Center
16797 289th Avenue Northwest, Zimmerman, Minnesota 55398
When: Saturday February 25th, 2023 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.)
Leader: Bruce Galer, Professional Geologist, Sherburne NWR Volunteer, Master Naturalist, and Jennifer Kamm, Environmental Consultant, Master Naturalist

Come join Bruce Galer and Jennifer Kamm for a discussion of the geology and natural history of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and hike the Blue Hill Trail. A one-hour presentation at the Oak Savanna Learning Center will discuss how the glaciers shaped the landforms we see in the Refuge today, and how these landforms, along with water, influence vegetation and other organisms. Then follow us to the Blue Hill Trail just west of the Learning Center to hike the trail and observe geologic features, birds, and winter botany. The 30,700-acre refuge was established in 1965 at the urging of local conservationists and hunters interested in restoring the wildlife values of the St. Francis River Basin. Following that, the refuge became and remains the largest public land holding in Sherburne County. The refuge is now a wild remnant at the meeting of the western prairies and the northern woods, with oak savanna, prairie opening, forest, wetland and riverine habitats.

Download the flyer with additional information: MNNPS Field Trip – Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Feb 25 2023

This trip is open to MNNPS members only. To register, please contact:

Field Trip Coordinator: Jennifer Kamm. For more information, feel free to contact
Jennifer at jennifer.kamm@stantec.com or 612-875-0543

Please register by February 24th