October Morning Birding at Lakewood
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
About this event
Join Lakewood as we welcome back educator Amy Simso Dean for an informative and peaceful birding walk. This activity is fun for all ages and open to birders with all levels of experience, and binoculars are provided.
This is a walking event. We strongly encourage wearing comfortable, close-toed shoes for this slow-paced walk on easy to moderate terrain. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Seating is not available.
All levels of experience are welcome. The event begins with a brief lesson on technique and local bird diversity, followed by a group walk to observe and learn about birds.
About Your Instructor
Amy Simso Dean has been birding for over 25 years. She is the founder and executive direction of MYBirdClub – a nonprofit birdwatching club for kids. Amy also co-founded The Kestrels, an inclusive birding club for women. She became a Master Naturalist in 2024. As much as she enjoys observing birds, she really loves getting people excited about birds and birding.
Location
This event takes place near scenic Jo Pond (Lakewood’s onsite lake), located about a half mile from the main gate. Directional signs will be posted.
Click here for GPS directions to the event site via Google Maps. (Please note: Google’s route may differ from the posted signs, but both will take you to the correct place.)
Parking and Transportation
Driving Directions
Feel free to park anywhere along Lakewood’s roads unless otherwise noted with a no parking sign. Please do not park or drive on the grass.
Bus Directions
LOCATION NOTE: This event starts by Jo Pond. This is about a half mile, across hilled roads, from the front gate where the bus stop is located.
A bus stop is located right outside of Lakewood’s gates. Please refer to the Metro Transit website for the most up to date information about bus lines and schedules.
Bike Directions
LOCATION NOTE: There are no bike racks near the event. We encourage cyclists to park and walk to the event location.
Biking at Lakewood is permitted to and from and event, service, or grave. Lakewood has several small bike racks. Bike rack locations are noted on the map below.
Please do not lock bikes to any of our signs or trees. Please use caution when biking through Lakewood and yield to any vehicles or machinery. A 20mph speed limit is enforced. External speakers playing music are not permitted at Lakewood.
Our cemetery roads were not designed for biking. Unlike city streets, there are no stop signs or traffic signals. Often, people driving in the cemetery may be grieving and distracted. Because of this, recreational biking is not encouraged.
Walking Directions
LOCATION NOTE: This event starts by Jo Pond. This is about a half mile, across hilled roads, from the front gate.
What To Bring
- (optional) Water
- (optional) Sunscreen and/or a sun hat
Binoculars will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own. However, for ease of instruction, we may ask you to use the binoculars provided.
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available during this event. The Garden Mausoleum and Memorial Mausoleum have accessible restrooms to use before or after the event.
Parking and Transportation
Driving Directions
Feel free to park anywhere along Lakewood’s roads unless otherwise noted with a no parking sign. Please do not park or drive on the grass.
Bus Directions
A bus stop is located right outside of Lakewood’s gates. Please refer to the Metro Transit website for the most up to date information about bus lines and schedules.
Bike Directions
Biking at Lakewood is permitted to and from and event, service, or grave. Lakewood has several small bike racks. Bike rack locations are noted on the map below.
Please do not lock bikes to any of our signs or trees. Please use caution when biking through Lakewood and yield to any vehicles or machinery. A 20mph speed limit is enforced. External speakers playing music are not permitted at Lakewood.
Our cemetery roads were not designed for biking. Unlike city streets, there are no stop signs or traffic signals. Often, people driving in the cemetery may be grieving and distracted. Because of this, recreational biking is not encouraged.
Cancellations
The event will be cancelled if dangerous weather occurs or is highly likely in the forecast. If we must cancel, this webpage will be updated and we will alert registrants by email (from Eventbrite) with at least 2 hours’ notice.
Questions? Call the Lakewood events line at 612-540-5165 or email events@lakewoodcemetery.org.
