Summary
Organization name
Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society
Tax id (EIN)
41-1383883
Categories
Education , Environment , Community
Address
PO BOX 193BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society
A nonprofit organization
$1,499 raised by 16 donors
60% complete
$2,500 Goal
Support the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society
& Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve
Your support helps us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, through youth programs, field experiences, and outdoor learning that connect people of all ages to the land.
With your Support We Can Make Projects Like These Happen:
Invite Guest Educators & Conservation Specialists (2026 Walk on the Wild Side series) – bringing experts in to deliver youth/adult education and inspire stewardship.
Complete new information kiosks to welcome visitors and share learning opportunities.
Update GIS trail maps and signs so the 5 miles of trails are easier to explore.
Your gift helps build the place, AND bring the experts who will teach, guide, and spark a lifelong love of nature.
| $10 |
Signage and waysides | Help add interpretive details to our trail signs for learning along the way. |
| $25 |
Map Improvement: |
Contribute to updated trail maps for easier exploration. |
| $50 |
Kiosk Learning: |
Support the new information kiosk to welcome and educate visitors. |
| $100 |
Naturalists' Honorariums | Fund one month of naturalist programming |
| $500 |
Big Improvement: |
Cover major improvements to the kiosk, trail maps, or signs, enhancing the experience for all visitors. |
The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society (MHAS) is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving northern Minnesota. We protect birds and the places they need, inspire lasting connections between people and nature, and steward the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve.
Our mission is realized through conservation, education, and community engagement. We provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages, grow citizen science projects, and manage the preserve with research-driven ecological practices.
About the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve
Located just 11 miles southwest of Bemidji, MN, the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve is a living laboratory and community hub. With maintained trails, interpretive signage, and gathering spaces, it hosts educational programs, ecological demonstrations, and community events year-round.
The preserve shelters a remarkable diversity of life, with over 200 documented plant species, rare wildlife habitats, and abundant bird populations. As stewards, MHAS ensures this land remains protected forever through a perpetual conservation easement.
Get Involved
Beyond donations, you can help by volunteering with habitat restoration, citizen science projects, or educational events. Every hour you contribute strengthens our mission and connects more people to nature.
Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society | PO Box 193, Bemidji, MN 56619
Email: Outreach@SpearheadMHAS.org
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BEMIDJI, MN 56601