12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings, MN 55033 (651)437-4359 www.CarpenterNatureCenter.org
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Welcome to the Carpenter Nature Center Website
The mission of the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center is to foster appreciation
and inspire stewardship of the natural world through quality environmental
education, conservation practices, and outdoor experiences for visitors of all
ages and capabilities.
The buildings and trials are open seven days a week
8:00am - 4:30pm
What's New?
Apple Fest is October 11th and 12th
Activities include hayrides, live music, animal programs, children's activities, great food and,
of course, apples, pumpkins, squash, jams, jellies, apple cider, and other goods for sale.
Be sure to check our Apple Orchard link for info on apple varieties and the environmentally friendly way our horticulture staff run the orchard.
Scout camps are offered on Oct 16th and 17th
Click here for more info
Follow this link to find out more info about how we strive for "Zero Waste"
Concerned about clean water? Click on the "I support vote yes" icon below
Click here to request information about planned giving, bequests, and memorials.
What is Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center?
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center (CNC) provides a unique opportunity for you to learn and explore the outdoors. With property on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the scenic St. Croix River, we are able to preserve wildlife habitat while also providing educational opportunities. Hiking trails wind throughout the tall pines, oak savanna, restored prairies, wooded ravines, around the apple orchard, and along the river of the 425 acre main property north of Hasting, MN. Wildlife abounds in the restored prairie and wooded bluffs on the 300 acre Wisconsin nature preserve. We invite you to become a member or to visit CNC! Carpenter Nature Center is a 501 C 3 organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
With over 10 miles of hiking trails, 3.5 of which are paved to accommodate persons with mobility limitations, you will see a vast variety of plant and animal communities.
Our Interpretive Center is located onsite and is open daily 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, offering hands-on exhibits and live animals for display.
Hiking trails, Beach access, and the Interpretive Center are open to the public 7 days a week 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and are only closed on the following Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Admission is free! Come and enjoy the quiet, serene world of nature!
Thanks to
for letting us know that you are visitor number
since August 20, 2003.