So, right in the middle of the city of Richfield, a few blocks from the freeway, across the street from apartment buildings and strip malls, we found a marshland and nature center!
Mane set up camp by the bird-watching window and painted. We all paged through bird books, identifying the red-winged blackbird, chickadee, grackle, sparrow, and blue jay.
Nothing like sitting in the sunlight painting, reading books and learning letter sounds...
In a room full of animal displays, aquariums, play spaces and nature-themed toys...
We ate lunch in front of the windows over-looking the marsh, next to the round fireplace! We saw at least 1 coyote (maybe 2...we're not sure if it was the same one) while we ate.
Next up? Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Dayton, MN (about 30 minutes NW of Minneapolis). We're headed there tomorrow!
