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Field Trip to Mima Mounds
March 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am-11:00 am
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9 to 11 am
Leader: Kyle Leader
Registration Required: kchuckles11@nullyahoo.com
Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds and raptors.
Meeting place: Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, 12315 Waddell Creek Rd SW, Thurston County. From southbound or northbound Interstate 5, take Exit 95 and turn west on Highway 121 (Maytown Road SW) toward Littlerock. In Littlerock, continue west (forward past the school, past the intersection with Littlerock Road that curves south, and past the mini mart/gas station on the right) onto 128th Avenue. Travel about 0.8 mile where 128th Avenue ends at a ‘T.’ on top of the hill. Turn right onto Waddell Creek Road and travel about 1 mile. The entrance to Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve will be on the left.
A Washington State Discover Pass is required for parking at this site. This funding helps DNR manage these important natural areas across the state.
Trail information: The trails are relatively flat. Most of the trail is covered is gravel. Our outing will take us through open prairie grasslands and forested habitat.
Bathroom: There is a bathroom by the parking area.
Bring: Binoculars and a field guide if you want one. Merlin Bird ID is a great phone app for identifying birds. I also suggest a hands-free pack for water, snacks, and personal items.
COVID Guidelines:
- Trips are limited to no more than 12 people, including the leader.
- Participants agree to follow current Washington Phase Covid-19 guidance. They must stay home if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, or new loss of taste or smell.
- We are unable to accommodate unvaccinated participants.
- Social distancing of 6 feet, except within family pod, will be maintained.
- No sharing of binoculars, except within family pod.
- Participants will provide own PPE.
Dress for the conditions and for a slow walking pace; dull natural fabrics are more bird-friendly than bright synthetics. Layers are your friend!