Arden Hills Army Training Site – Ben Franklin Gate

Arden Hills Armory
Address
1567 Ben Franklin Rd.
Arden Hills, MN 55112 United States Get Directions

The National Guard Readiness Center Complex serves as the new home for the 34th Infantry Division, known as the Red Bulls. In the last decade, this unit has grown significantly in personnel, equipment, and technology, and the new facility provides necessary administrative, training, secure work, and storage areas.

Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline Ave extension just north of MN Hwy 96. Turn left (west) on to Ben Franklin Rd and proceed about ¼ mile to the Ben Franklin gate.  Meet inside the gate, roughly at 1567 Ben Franklin Road. We will proceed as a caravan to multiple sites within the property. 45.08330° N, 93.16482° W

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    Nesting Areas and Related Happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)

    Arden Hills Army Training Site - Ben Franklin Gate 1567 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills, MN, United States

    Friday, June 5, 7-9 AM  The 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 […]

  • Guided Field Trip – Spring Migration at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) II

    Arden Hills Army Training Site - Ben Franklin Gate 1567 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Monday, May 18, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM)  The 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 […]

  • Guided Field Trip – Spring Migration at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I

    Arden Hills Army Training Site - Ben Franklin Gate 1567 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Wednesday, May 13, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) The 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 […]

  • AHATS Cleanup

    Arden Hills Army Training Site - Ben Franklin Gate 1567 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills, MN, United States

    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 […]

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