4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN

Tuesday, February 11, 8-10 PM

SPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 10 & 11). People signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second night if we receive more registrations than available spaces.

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The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Its vast area and variety of habitats are also used for environmental and wildlife conservation programs. Over 170 species of birds have been recorded at the site, and there are a number of resident owls. Join us as we listen and look for owls on an evening drive along the roads.

DIRECTIONS     Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) on to Ben Franklin St; immediately take first right into parking area; immediately take another right hand turn onto short driveway leading to front (east side) of building. Meet in parking lot at 4761 Hamline Av N, then as group we will proceed to multiple sites with vehicles. 45.084303078802584, -93.15795346045763

INFORMATION     The site has restricted access.  Be prepared to ride in a car caravan with 4 individuals per vehicle. All caravan vehicles will enter and exit the property together.

REGISTRATION     Registration required. Attendance is limited to 20 adults taken in the order replies are received. Email Jane Braun   jane@promotional.com   your mobile phone number with the names of individuals in your party. PLEASE report any changes in numbers right away so those on the waitlist can enjoy this rare opportunity.

DIFFICULTY     Ride in car caravan, get in and out of vehicles, walk short distances from vehicles on plowed gravel or snowy surfaces. Outdoor toilets are very widely spaced across the site.

LEADERS    Mary Lee, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Jane Braun     jane@promotional.com