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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I
DESCRIPTION:4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN \nMonday\, February 24\,  7 – 9 PM \nSPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 24 & 25). If we receive more registrations than available spaces\, people signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second night. \n___________ \nThe 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. \nDIRECTIONS:  Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) onto Ben Franklin St; immediately take the first right into the parking area; immediately take another right-hand turn onto the short driveway leading to the building’s front (east side). Please meet in the parking lot at 4761 Hamline Av N; then\, we will proceed to multiple sites with vehicles as a group. 45.084303078802584\, -93.15795346045763 \nINFORMATION: The site has restricted access.  Be prepared to ride in a car caravan with four individuals per vehicle. All caravan vehicles will enter and exit the property together. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required. Attendance is limited to 20 adults\, and replies will be taken in the order they are received. Email Jane Braun at jane@promotional.com with your mobile phone number and the names of individuals in your party. Please report any changes in numbers immediately so those on the waitlist can enjoy this rare opportunity. \nDIFFICULTY: Ride in a caravan\, get in and out of vehicles\, and walk short distances from vehicles on plowed gravel or snowy surfaces. Outdoor toilets are very widely spaced across the site. \nLEADERS: Mary Lee\, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Jane Braun     jane@promotional.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/owl-prowl-at-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-i/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:NOTE DATE CHANGE - Birding through the Months at Silverwood Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the 1st of a 4-trip Silverwood Park birding experience (February thru May). Attend one or all the trips! \nSilverwood Park is a beautiful urban park on the shores of Silver Lake. The variety of habitats in the park–oak forest\, marsh\, grassland\, and lakefront–make it a great birding destination\, with over 180 different species sighted in the park. \nBirding in a single location over several months can be a great way to get into birding. This series of four field trips will repeat popular excursions from last year\, giving participants the chance to know the park and watch for different birds each month as the seasons change. In addition to getting to know the birds of Silverwood\, participants will also be introduced to basic birding techniques and tools\, including digital resources. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars; a few extra pairs will be available. \nDIRECTIONS:     Meet at the doors leading into the Visitor Center from the parking lot. Field trips will be conducted in most weather\, with the exception of heavy rain.  45.046808\, -93.224715 \nREGISTRATION:     No registration necessary. Come for any of the sessions–attending all is not required. \nDIFFICULTY:     Most paths are paved\, but may be icy in the winter. Walks will range from 1-1.5 miles. \nLEADER:      Jen Miller and Liz Richards; email birdingjen@gmail.com with any questions \n  \nTuesday\, February 25: 2-4 PM   NEW DATE \nBirding in the winter is a great way to get comfortable with the species who live in the park year-round–plus\, there are no leaves on the trees to get in the way of seeing birds! This month\, we’ll look for common Minnesota winter birds like chickadees and nuthatches\, along with several different woodpecker species. We might even get lucky and see the park’s resident great horned owls as they start nesting. \nTuesday\, March 18: 2-4 PM \nDuring March\, we will start to see some early migrants returning to the park–some waterfowl\, and maybe even robins and red-winged blackbirds. We’ll also notice an increase in bird songs that we will learn to identify. \nTuesday\, April 15: 2-4 PM \nApril showers melt the ice on Silver Lake\, which brings more waterfowl\, along with sparrows\, swallows\, and maybe even some early warblers or phoebes. With some luck\, we might catch a glimpse of a migrating shorebird along the lakeshore\, or see the fluffy head of an owlet. \nTuesday\, May 13: 2-4 PM \nMay brings warblers\, warblers\, and more warblers! We’ll also begin to see some of the beautiful summer residents of the park\, including orioles\, rose-breasted grosbeaks\, and bluebirds. While the leaves returning to the trees makes seeing birds more challenging\, the variety of species in the park in May makes this one of the most exciting times of year for birding. \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-birding-silverwood-park/
LOCATION:Silverwood Regional Park\, St Anthony\, MN\, 2500 County Rd E\, St Anthony\, 55421
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) II
DESCRIPTION:4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN \nTuesday\, February 25\, 7-9 PM \nSPBA is excited to offer two nights of owl prowls at AHATS! Sign up for one or both (Feb 24 & 25). People signing up for both will be waitlisted for the second night if we receive more registrations than available spaces. \n___________ \nThe 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. \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. Meet in parking lot at 4761 Hamline Av N\, then as group we will proceed to multiple sites with vehicles. 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 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. \nDIFFICULTY     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. \nLEADERS    Mary Lee\, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Jane Braun     jane@promotional.com \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/owl-prowl-at-arden-hills-army-training-site-ahats-ii/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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