Wednesday Nights with Woodcocks at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I Wednesday, April 15 and 22 (attend one or both) @ 8:00 pm - 10 pm 4761 Hamline Ave N., Arden Hills, MN The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) is a 2,370-acre military training area for the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota […]
1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Volunteer for AHATS Clean Up Days For 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 […]
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.
Artwork: MacKenzie Cochran Registration is Closed Warbler Weekend 2026 takes place May 8-10. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy the event. Friday Evening Guest Speaker We are delighted to welcome back Stan Tekiela. He will be sharing his presentation "Feathers". Every bird is covered with thousands of feathers. Each of these feathers […]
May 17, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard, East Bloomington, MN, 55425 Hosted by the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance (formerly the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis); co-sponsored by Birdability ® and Saint Paul Bird Alliance Sign Up today - Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. […]
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.
June 6, 2026 9 am - 1 pm Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered. 9 am-1 pm + Food Truck […]
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. Art - Kiki Sonnen
Saturday, July 11, 9:45 am - 2:00 PM Saint Paul Bird Alliance’s annual butterfly count will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 9:45 to 2:00 PM at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). To register, follow this link: AHATS Butterfly Count Registration 2026. Registration will remain open through Wednesday, July 8. A map and […]
Wednesday, August 19 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm Sweeny's 96 Dale St. St. Paul We'll be looking for YOU! 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 […]
Help protect a Minnesota species in decline! Urban Bird Collective (UBC) invites LLBA to Community Swift Sits. Chimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are aerial insectivores whose populations are dropping. Because they rely on human-built structures for nesting and roosting, the Twin Cities area and surrounding regions are ideal for observing and protecting them. This year, the […]
Sweeny's 96 Dale St., Saint Paul 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. Photo Credit: Brian-Mumaw
