Join Carpenter Nature Center, Tropical Wings, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club for a morning of birding!
- Guided hikes for birders of all skill levels
- Bird banding demonstrations
- Activities include birding 101, kids crafts, native planting for birds, preventing window strikes, and more!
- Sample and learn about bird-friendly coffee
Located at the Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center on the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus | 279 South Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016
ADVANCED REGISTRATION FOR BIRD HIKES IS REQUIRED – Click here to Register Online!
Select from one of the following hike options during registration:
- 6:00 AM – Noon | Full Morning Hike | Led by Brian Collins
- Please note: The meeting place for this hike is on the north end of the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus at 300 East Cove Road, Hudson. This hike is designed for adult birders of any skill level that are looking for an extended birding experience.
- 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Adult Learners Hike | Led by representatives from Tropical Wings and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club
- Please note: The meeting place for this hike is at the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center at 279 South Cove Road, Hudson. This hike is designed for adult birders of any skill level that are looking for an informative and casual birding experience.
- 8:00 AM – TBD | Family-friendly Hike | Led by representatives from Tropical Wings and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club
- Please note: The meeting place for this hike is at the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center at 279 South Cove Road, Hudson. This hike is designed for birders of all ages and skill levels. The educational content and length of the hike will be determined by hike leaders based on the specific needs of the learners in each group.
