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May 2019
Public Bird Banding
Join CNC’s expert bird banders every month as they catch, band and release songbirds on our Minnesota campus. Banding runs continuously and visitors may come and go at any time. Donations of birdseed or suet are greatly appreciated in lieu of a program fee.
Find out more »June 2019
MN Bird Hike
Join expert birder, Kevin Smith, on a morning hike around the Nature Center. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Field guides and binoculars are available to use or bring your own. Program fee: $6.00 or free for “Friends of CNC,” Hastings Environmental Protectors, Hastings High School students and St. Croix Valley Bird Club members. Please RSVP at 651-437-4359.
Find out more »WI Campus Bird Hike
Join the St. Croix Valley Bird Club on a morning hike on our beautiful WI campus. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Program fee: $6.00 or free for “Friends of CNC”, Hastings Environmental Protectors, High School students, and St. Croix Valley Bird Club members. Please RSVP at 651-437-4359 and let us know you are coming.
Find out more »Nature Nuts Day Camp
(age 5 & 6 yr) We will make crafts, play games, and explore CNC’s trails every day as we learn about the many plants and animals that make their home at CNC. Participants must bring their own snacks, and families are invited to a family picnic on Friday at noon. Dates are June 17-21 (M-F) from 9:00am-12:00pm. Program fee: $105 per participant OR $95 for “Friends of CNC”. To register or for more information call 651-437-4359.
Find out more »Outdoor Yoga
Experience the beauty of the St. Croix River while moving through a combination of yoga sequences designed to align the body and mind. Bring your own mat. There are two available sessions June 17 and 24. Program Fee: $6 per person for one session. FREE for Hastings YMCA and CNC members; although a donation to help cover the cost of instruction is greatly appreciated. Please RSVP by calling 651-437-4359.
Find out more »Fishing Fun
(Age 6-11 yr) Come to CNC for a half day of fishing fun. Bring your own rod and reel if you have one, or use one provided. The majority of the time will be at the river so please be prepared with a water bottle, sunscreen and appropriate clothing. There are two sessions June 19 and July 10 to choose from or come to both! Program fee: $35 per child /$25 per child for “Friends of CNC” per session. To register…
Find out more »Outdoor Skills Day Camp
(age 10+) Have fun while trying a variety of outdoor skills including shelter and fire building, orienteering, fishing, archery, and more! Dates are June 24-25 (M-T) from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Program fee:$90 per participant OR $80 for “Friends of CNC." To register and for more information, please call 651-437-4359.
Find out more »Outdoor Yoga
Experience the beauty of the St. Croix River while moving through a combination of yoga sequences designed to align the body and mind. Bring your own mat.Program Fee: $6 per person for one session. FREE for Hastings YMCA and CNC members; although a donation to help cover the cost of instruction is greatly appreciated. Please RSVP by calling 651-437-4359.
Find out more »Ornithologists Day Camp
(Ages 11+) Learn about bird biology, identification, and conservation while hiking the grounds at CNC. Spend a day visiting The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota as well as the Bell Museum. This camp is June 26-28 (W-F) from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Program fee: $139 per participant or $129 for "Friends of CNC". To register or for more information, please call 651-437-4359.
Find out more »Public Bird Banding
Join CNC’s expert bird banders every month as they catch, band and release songbirds on our Minnesota campus. Banding runs continuously and visitors may come and go at any time. Donations of birdseed or suet are greatly appreciated in lieu of a program fee. For more information, please call 651-437-4359.
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