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SUMMARY:Nesting Areas and related happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)
DESCRIPTION:4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN \nJune begins summer when territories generally are all set and families are busily growing. In contrast to migration style bird watching\, we move to different habitats where the breeding territories are located. We will be birding in a guided car caravan\, stopping at choice locations. The site has lots of prairie and wooded edges for us to explore for their birding potential. \nDIRECTIONS     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. Park near the entry doors of 4761 Hamline Ave N.\, Arden Hills\, MN. We will gather in the parking lot. 45.084303078802584\, -93.15795346045763    \nINFORMATION     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. \nREGISTRATION     Registration required. Attendance is limited to 20 adults on a first reply\, first served basis. Email Chase Davies ( RockyBirder@gmail.com)  your mobile phone number with the names of individuals in your party. PLEASE report any changes in numbers as soon as learned so Wait Listed hopefuls can enjoy this opportunity. \nDIFFICULTY     Ride in car caravan\, get in and out of vehicles\, walk short distances from vehicles in car caravan. Outdoor toilets are very widely spaced across the site. \nLEADERS:     Mary Lee\, AHATS Envir. Protection Specialist        Chase Davies 651-246- 9754  RockyBirder@gmail.com       Greg Burnes
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/nesting-areas-and-related-happenings-at-the-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-2/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Carpenter Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55003  \nSunday\, June 16\, 8-10 AM  \nCarpenter is a beautiful nature park on a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River. We will explore a variety of habitats looking for late migratory warblers and summer residents\, and adapt our route based on conditions and what is being seen in the park. \nDIRECTIONS     From St Paul\, take US-10 E/US-61 S to 120th St S in Cottage Grove. Turn left onto 120th St S\, go .7 mi \, 120th St S turns right and becomes Morgan Ave S\, go 0.2 mi. Turn left onto 122nd St S\, go 1.5 mi. Turn right onto St Croix Scenic Bywy/St Croix Trail S\, go 0.5 mi. Turn left\, go 0.2 mi. Meet at the Visitor Center. 44.767646\, -92.814577    Note: Google Maps will route you to a nearby field\, not to the meeting site. \nINFORMATION     Please bring your binoculars and bird book. If you need binoculars\, email Greg before the trip and he will bring an extra pair for you. \nRESGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     The paths are either paved or wood chip with moderate hills. About 1.5 miles. \nLEADER      Greg Burnes  gburnes@comcast.net  612-205-3071 and Jessie Eckroad Jessie@carpenternaturecenter.org \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/carpenter-nature-center/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St. Croix trails S\, Hastings MN\, 12805 St. Croix Trails S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bobolinks at Battle Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:The Battle Creek Grassland is a critical nesting area which we have been working to preserve.  It is next to Battle Creek Park\, managed by Corrections\, with restricted public access.  Contingent on Corrections approval\, we will carpool from the park into a restricted area where we hope to hear and see Bobolinks\, Henslow’s Sparrows and other grassland birds. One way to prep for this walk is to watch  From Bobolinks to Blue Jays – Bird at Battle Creek    This trip is offered in collaboration with  Friends of Maplewood Nature \nDIRECTIONS    Meet in the South Battle Creek parking lot. From I-94 E take exit 246B for McKnight Rd S.\, go 0.2 mi. Merge onto McKnight Rd S\, go 1.2 mi.  Turn left (east) onto Lower Afton\, go 0.2 mile\, turn left into the South Battle Creek Parking lot. 44.933382\, -92.999838   ATTN: Details for this trip may change. Check SPAS website before attending. \nINFORMATION     Venue website: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/battle-creek-regional-park   \nREGISTRATION     None \nDIFFICULTY     Contingent on Corrections approval to carpool\, this will be an easy walk on a flat unpaved trail.  Porta-potty at the parking lot in Battle creek Park. \nLEADER    John Zakelj  jzakelj@yahoo.com
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/bobolinks-at-battle-creek-park/
LOCATION:Battle Creek Park – South Battle Creek Parking Lot\, 2301 Lower Afton Rd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Field Trip
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