• AHATS Habitat Restoration – September 26

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    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 looking for owls and woodcocks. Twice a year, the site invites the public […]

  • Annual Butterfly Count Returns

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

     Saint Paul Bird Alliance’s annual butterfly count will take place on Saturday, July 12, from 9:45 to 2:00 PM at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). To register, follow this link: AHATS Butterfly Count Registration 2025. Registration will remain open through Wednesday, July 9. A map and other information will be emailed to participants in […]

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

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Friday, June 6, 7-9 AM  The 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 […]

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

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Monday, May 19, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) NOTE: Trip DAY incorrectly listed in April-May Cardinal The 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 […]

  • Open Birding at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)  

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Friday, May 16, 7:30-11:30 AM AHATS is participating in the Urban Bird Festival of the Twin Cities, offering open birding on their expansive grounds that include a number of habitat types. Over 170 species have been recorded at this location.  Location: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline […]

  • Open Birding at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)  

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Thursday, May 15, 7:30-11:30 AM AHATS is participating in the Urban Bird Festival of the Twin Cities, offering open birding on their expansive grounds that include a number of habitat types. Over 170 species have been recorded at this location.  Location: Enter the AHATS campus on the Hamline […]

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

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    1567 Ben Franklin Road, Arden Hills, MN Wednesday, May 14, 7-9 AM (with optional extension to 11 AM) The 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 […]

  • AHATS Cleanup – April

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) II

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN Tuesday, February 25, 7-9 PM SPBA 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. ___________ […]

  • Owl Prowl at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) I

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN Monday, February 24,  7 - 9 PM SPBA 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 […]

  • Annual AHATS Butterfly Count Returns on July 6

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    Bob Dunlap will lead Saint Paul Audubon’s annual butterfly count on Saturday, July 6, from 9:45 to 2:00 PM at Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). Registration is required: To register, follow this link:  AHATS Butterfly Count Registration 2024    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsyqILZVrzbEfe9EtrUPcr30bp_5MoRYwVGctlJw14_v_thQ/viewform?pli=1 . Registration will remain open through Wednesday, July 3. A map and other information will […]

  • Nesting Areas and related happenings at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)

    Arden Hills Army Training Site 4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    4761 Hamline Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN June 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 […]