A Magnificent Week
We’ve been blessed with beautiful weather for this week following our grand opening. Sunny skies, warm temps, cool breezes, and finally, a break in the humidity. It’s truly great weather to come up to Chik-Wauk, not only to see the museum, but to spend some time on our hiking trails as well. The wildflowers have been a little ahead of schedule this year: you’ll see many “late season” flowers popping up already!
We’re so happy that so many of you are choosing to spend part of your day. After Sunday’s grand opening, we thought things might quiet down around here, but we’re delighted to have a steady stream of visitors every day. Thank you all for your warm responses to the museum, as well as your feedback and insight. We’re having so much fun seeing what interested people and grabs their attention. Even more fun is helping out kids trying to complete the Chik-Wauk Scavenger Hunt!
Speaking of scavenger hunts, if you do make it to this end of the Trail, it might be worth keep your eyes peeled for something blue . . .
You might even find some berries popping up beside our hiking trails.
Word on the street is that a lady found her “life bird” (quite an accomplishment among birders) while hiking our trails a few days back. We’re a little sketchy on details, but we believe the bird she sighted was a member of the warbler family. Although there weren’t any quite as remarkable bird sightings, yesterday biologist Peg Robertsen gave a very well received presentation on the MN Bird Breeding Atlas, complete with a bird scouting walk around the Chik-Wauk property.
If you’re looking for birds yourself, we’re happy to report that Chik-Wauk’s birding backpacks have arrived! If you’re a birder, be sure to ask at the front desk for a bird backpack. The backpacks contain a bird guide and a set of binoculars and can be checked out for use on Chik-Wauk’s trails.