Birds & Blooms: Spring in the Mississippi River Valley

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Meet the group at Country Inn and Suites in Minneapolis/St. Paul

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Minneapolis/St. Paul at Country Inn and Suites

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 6 miles .

Arrival day is on 5/11/2026.

Meet the group at Country Inn and Suites in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Minneapolis/St. Paul at Country Inn and Suites.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..