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SUMMARY:Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at AHATS
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I\n\nWednesday\, April 15 and 22 (attend one or both) @ 8:00 pm – 10 pm\n\n\n4761 Hamline Ave N.\, Arden Hills\, MN \nThe Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2\,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the 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. \nSpring American Woodcock courtship display flights are wonderful to behold. The Woodcocks like wet meadows and open woods. The AHATS habitats host breeding Woodcocks each year. So we hope your trip is exciting and very rewarding. We will park in the main parking lot and walk a little over 1/2 mile or so on the gravel road. We’ll stop whenever we hear the Woodcocks making their “Peent!” call. Or when we see them making their whirligig flight into the night sky. \n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Stay on the Hamline extension to the main building at 4761 Hamline Avenue N. The site has restricted access. You will drive through an automated gate and proceed to the main parking lot of the main building on site. \nINFORMATION:  We’ll park in the lot and gather for a short orientation. Then we will walk along a gravel road. There is a slight incline. Bring Bright flashlights if you like. Laser point lights may also be used. But keep the lights out of people’s faces. Children of all ages are welcome. No dogs please. Dress for the weather. Loner binoculars will be available. \nREGISTRATION:  Registration not required. \nACCESSIBILITY:  We will be walking 1 to 1.5 miles round-trip on a gravel road. There is a slight incline. An outdoor porta-potty is on site at around the halfway point. \nLEADERS:    Mary Lee\, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Kiki Sonnen\, kikisonnen@gmail.com\, Saint Paul Bird Alliance President \nPhoto: Jianbo Fei/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/wednesday-nights-with-woodcocks-at-ahats-1/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Field Trip,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at AHATS
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I\n\nWednesday\, April 15 and 22 (attend one or both) @ 8:00 pm – 10 pm\n\n\n4761 Hamline Ave N.\, Arden Hills\, MN \nThe Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2\,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the 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. \nSpring American Woodcock courtship display flights are wonderful to behold. The Woodcocks like wet meadows and open woods. The AHATS habitats host breeding Woodcocks each year. So we hope your trip is exciting and very rewarding. We will park in the main parking lot and walk a little over 1/2 mile or so on the gravel road. We’ll stop whenever we hear the Woodcocks making their “Peent!” call. Or when we see them making their whirligig flight into the night sky. \n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Stay on the Hamline extension to the main building at 4761 Hamline Avenue N. The site has restricted access. You will drive through an automated gate and proceed to the main parking lot of the main building on site. \nINFORMATION:  We’ll park in the lot and gather for a short orientation. Then we will walk along a gravel road. There is a slight incline. Bring Bright flashlights if you like. Laser point lights may be used too. But keep the lights out of people’s faces. Children of all ages are welcome. No dogs please. Dress for the weather. Loner binoculars will be available. \nREGISTRATION:  Registration not required. \nACCESSIBILITY: We will be walking 1 to 1.5 miles round-trip on a gravel road. There is a slight incline. An outdoor porta-potty is on site at around the halfway point. \nLEADERS:    Mary Lee\, AHATS Environmental Protection Specialist & Kiki Sonnen\, kikisonnen@gmail.com\, Saint Paul Bird Alliance President \nPhoto: Vincent Iadevaia/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/wednesday-nights-with-woodcocks-at-ahats/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site\, 4761 Hamline Avenue North\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Field Trip,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Bird Alliance":MAILTO:General@saintpaulbirdalliance.org
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SUMMARY:AHATS Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:1567 Ben Franklin Road\, Arden Hills\, MN \nVolunteer for AHATS Clean Up Days \nFor many years\, the Arden Hills Army Training Site has partnered with the Saint Paul Bird Alliance to allow birders access to its expansive area\, with many habitats\, for field trips and special events\, such as owl and woodcock surveys. Twice a year\, the site invites the public to help pick up trash\, clear vegetation\, gather seeds (in the fall)\, maintain trails\, and more. Participants are also welcome to bird and look for butterflies and other wildlife. \nDates: Friday\, April 24\, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm \nLocation: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) onto Ben Franklin Rd\, and follow it approximately ¼ mile to the gate. Enter the Ben Franklin gate\, and park as directed.  Location is near 1567 Ben Franklin Rd. 45.08330° N\, 93.16482° W \nAttire:  Wear sturdy\, closed-toed shoes or boots\, and clothes that can get dirty. No open-toed shoes or sandals. \nEquipment:  AHATS will provide gloves\, vests\, trash bags\, rakes\, and other tools and supplies. \nFood and Beverage:  Bring a snack.  Water will be provided. \nAnimals:  No pets allowed.  Service animals are always welcome. \nWeather:  Clean Up Days occur rain or shine. \nRegistration:  No RSVP or registration needed.  Just come and go between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm as it works with your schedule. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/ahats-clean-up-april-24-2026/
LOCATION:Arden Hills Army Training Site – Ben Franklin Gate\, 1567 Ben Franklin Rd.\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation & Habit Restoration,Habitat Restoration,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers Saint Paul!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering to meet other birders and talk about birds! Come and share your birding stories and hear what’s new.  We gather in the Ashland Room at Sweeney’s Saloon to visit over a meal and beverages. \n 
URL:https://saintpaulbirdalliance.org/event/birds-and-beers-saint-paul-14/
LOCATION:Sweeney’s Saloon\, 96 Dale St N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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