At Belwin, we spark passion for wild places. Through immersive community programs, partnerships, and environmental education, we inspire and engage people in the care of natural areas.
Belwin’s Oxbow Trails are named for oxbow wetlands, where a meander of a stream, river or creek, has become separated from the flow of water. To learn more about what oxbow restoration means to wildlife and people, visit this informative article from The Nature Conservancy.
Belwin links people to the natural world in immersive ways, providing physical, emotional, and intellectual benefits. Education, arts and culture, and research programs at Belwin inspire new avenues of perception, understanding, engagement, and environmental stewardship.
Frog Walk Apr 21 2026 07:30pm - 09:00pm Belwin Main Office, 1553 Stagecoach Trail South, Afton, MN
Buy Tickets Cost: $10, $20 or $35 per car This beloved annual event features the release of the 2026 Northstar Bison herd onto Belwin’s Bison Prairie. In addition to the release, visitors can enjoy fun activities for all ages, such as a 5k “Run with the Bison” Fun Run, live music, eco-arts, and food trucks. This Festival celebrates the bison's critical ecological role in restoring and ...
Belwin Conservancy permanently protects nearly 1,600 acres in the Valley Creek Watershed. Through partnerships, public access, and innovative programming, we welcome people to celebrate and learn from our protected landscapes. In fostering connection and engagement with the land, Belwin has inspired thousands of people to protect our natural world—one hiker, one student at a time.
Belwin’s wild spaces spark passion, both for art and nature. Our robust Arts, Culture, and Ecology program links people to the natural world in immersive ways, and gives audiences new ways to experience the arts. When we hear music inspired by the woods, in the woods, or make art with the natural elements around us, the experience grows more profound, and connections become deeper. By ...