# Guided Winter Christmas Bird Count

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Where: Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Nature Center Drive, Victoria, MN 55386
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Three Rivers Park District
- Official page: https://go.threeriversparks.org/ThreeRiversWeb/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=3466
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Count winter birds with a naturalist for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in the Excelsior Count Circle. Binoculars are provided and no experience is necessary. Dress for the outdoors.

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