Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359. Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033 Monthly preschool story time programs are designed to introduce children ages 2 – 5 to nature in a fun and safe environment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program […]
Join Carpenter Nature Center and the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center as we release rehabilitated raptors at CNC. More information can be found on our event webpage.
FREE PROGRAM FOR BIRDERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES Carpenter Nature Center and the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union host the 7th Annual Migratory Bird Count and Hawk Watch! Each fall, thousands of raptors and other birds fly south to their wintering grounds in the southern U.S. and beyond. Our friendly team of spotters will be counting […]
See birds up-close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of birdseed appreciated in lieu of a program fee.
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Celebrate the harvest at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual Apple Festival! This event is free and is held rain (or snow) or shine. Enjoy pick-your-own apples, hayrides (weather permitting), cider-making demonstrations, live music, live animal programs, children’s activities, apple brats grilled by the Hastings Lions, baked goods, […]
Pre-registration required - Call 651-437-4359 Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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.
Pre-registration required - Call 651-437-4359 Location: 300 East Cove Rd., 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.
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND PRE-REGISRATION IS REQUIRED - Call 651-437-4359 Location: 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 Learn about the migration patterns of Saw-whet Owls. Join our team as they venture out to band these mysterious birds. Program is weather-dependent. *All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird […]
Pre-registration required - Call 651-437-4359 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. Call ahead to register. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Fee: $6 […]
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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 lieu of a program fee. All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally […]