Ben Eckhoff News Today

Hike will be a 1.6-mile loop under a full moon

The number of birds spotted during the Christmas Bird Count tripled from last year.

Winter has come early this year, and resident birds will be using up lots of energy to find food. At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, come to the Glendalough

Learn about bees, beavers, fish, archery, geocaching, rabbits, bears and more.

Migration is the most dangerous thing a bird does, and if they can find open water and food in Minnesota, they'll stay.

Counting birds enables locals to get involved in citizen science, meet people and see birds. All skill levels are welcome as experienced birds can be paired with novices.

Walk in the footsteps of famed novelist Sinclair Lewis at Ottertail Countys Inspiration Peak for panoramic views of forests, fields and lakes.

All are welcome to attend. The Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is the local chapter of National Audubon Society and is for anyone interested in birds and nature.

Douglas County offers many ways to fire up those with a love for the outdoors during the frozen months

Each Christmas, volunteers count birds locally.