Where to see a Common Green Darner in Minnesota

The Common Green Darner is recorded in the counties of 108 Minnesota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Hayes Lake State Park
2. Lost River State Forest
3. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
4. Sibley State Park
5. Monson Lake State Park
6. Upper Sioux Agency State Park
7. Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
8. Two Inlets State Forest
9. Smoky Hills State Forest
10. Big Stone Lake State Park
11. Little Elbow Lake State Park
12. Glendalough State Park
13. Maplewood State Park
14. Glacial Lakes State Park
15. Carley State Park
16. Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area
17. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
18. Emily State Forest
19. Crow Wing State Park
20. Crow Wing State Forest
21. Rum River State Forest
22. Father Hennepin State Park
23. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
24. Myre-Big Island State Park
25. Big Island State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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