• Owls & Ales – FULL

    Carpenter Nature Center - Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, United States

    This program is now FULL. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for the Jan 8th event, please call 651-437-4359 ext. 0 There is still space available in the February 12th and March 12th event dates. Please click HERE for the registration link. Must be 21 years of age or older to […]

    $25
  • Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike

    Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, United States

    Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove, Hudson WI, 54016 Learn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.   Program Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC,’ SCVBC and students. Registration: Pre-registration required – Register Online or call 651-437-4359  

  • FREE Family Ice Fishing

    Lake Rebecca 415 Lock & Dam Road, Hastings, MN

    Ever wanted to ice fish but don't have the equipment or know-how or just want to experience ice fishing without all the work of set up? Join us for ice fishing at Lake Rebecca Park and we'll do the prep work while you enjoy time outdoors with family or friends! - Register for a start […]

    FREE
  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Fantastic Fox

    Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, United States

    Online pre-registration required - Registration Opens December 17th / Register Online Here Location: 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 These programs introduce children ages 2-5 to nature in a fun and safe environment. Listen to stories, spend time outdoors, make a craft and meet CNC’s live animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

  • Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time – Fantastic Fox

    Carpenter Nature Center - Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, United States

    Online pre-registration required - Registration Opens December 19th / Register Online Here Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 These programs introduce children ages 2-5 to nature in a fun and safe environment. Listen to stories, spend time outdoors, make a craft and meet CNC’s live animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Confluence: Past, Present, and Future

    Carpenter Nature Center - Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, United States

    Join retired CNC Program Director Mayme Johnson at our Minnesota Campus to listen to stories about the early days of Point Douglas and the connection to Carpenter Nature Center. We’ll be looking back at the past 45 years of CNC history sharing photos and events that helped shape what CNC is today. Call 651-427-4359 to […]

    FREE
  • Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding

    Carpenter Nature Center - Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, United States

    Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 –  back patio of the Administration Building  Program Fee: Free See birds up close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of bird seed and suet are appreciated in place of a program fee. In […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Wilderness First Aid

    Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, United States

    Preregistration required - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Class times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified. Saturday, January 24| 8:30AM – 6:30PM Sunday, January 25 | 8:30AM – 6:30PM Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on […]

  • Minnesota Campus Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

    Carpenter Nature Center - Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, United States

    Pre-registration required – register online HERE Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $8 per person or $5 for ‘Friends of CNC,’ or Free for Frosty 45 participants Enjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. 18+  age. “6 inches of snow needed to […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

    Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, United States

    Pre-registration required – register online HERE Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center - 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: $8 per person or $5 for ‘Friends of CNC,’ or Free for Frosty 45 participants Enjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. 18+  […]

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