Upcoming Events

Join expert birder, Kevin Smith, on a morning hike around the Nature Center. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Please bring your own binoculars and field guides. ‘Friends of CNC’, Hastings Environmental Protectors, and St. Croix Valley Bird Club members are free, $6 donation suggested for others. RSVP Required. Please call us at 651-437-4359 to let us know you are coming. Maximum of 9 participants allowed.   We ask that participants please do the following when attending our…

Take some time to connect with the power and fragility of nature. Join instructor Tonya Schmitt, MEd and RYT-500 yoga teacher as you engage in sensory-focused mindfulness by breathing deeply, performing simple movements, being in nature, and hearing stories of environmental awareness. Yoga mats are not necessary. Be sure to dress for the outdoors. Price is $15.00 per session, or $10.00 for “Friends of CNC.” RSVP Required, and prepayment encouraged. Please call us at 651-437-4359 to let us know you…

Volunteers are critically important to helping Carpenter Nature Center fulfill our mission. Some volunteer weekly, while others support our special events, which occur several times a year. Whether you are looking for some professional experience, like to be outdoors, want to share your knowledge with children, or just want to stay busy, CNC can provide a rewarding volunteer experience. For more information on volunteering, please attend one of our upcoming volunteer information meeting. These meetings take place at 7 PM…

We will be setting up some of our live animal ambassadors outside so visitors can stop by anytime during the hour to meet the animals, learn more about them and ask questions. We will be practicing social distancing allowing space between families and limiting group size to 10 people. Free to attend, No RSVP required.

Join the St. Croix Valley Bird Club on a morning hike on our beautiful WI campus. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. ‘Friends of CNC’, Hastings Environmental Protectors, and St. Croix Valley Bird Club members are free, $6 donation suggested for others. RSVP Required. Please call us at 651-437-4359 to let us know you are coming. Maximum of 9 participants allowed.   We ask that participants please do the following when attending our programs: RSVP to the program…

Take some time to connect with the power and fragility of nature. Join instructor Tonya Schmitt, MEd and RYT-500 yoga teacher as you engage in sensory-focused mindfulness by breathing deeply, performing simple movements, being in nature, and hearing stories of environmental awareness. Yoga mats are not necessary. Be sure to dress for the outdoors. Price is $15.00 per session, or $10.00 for “Friends of CNC.” RSVP Required, and prepayment encouraged. Please call us at 651-437-4359 to let us know you…

CNC’s Preschool Story Times are designed to introduce young children, ages 2 through 5 (with a parent or guardian), to nature in a fun and safe environment. Story Times will be conducted in a slightly different format in the coming months. The story will be read outside between 9:30AM - 12:00PM, with families rotating in groups of ten or fewer each 15 minutes. We highly encourage pre-registering so we can ensure there are fewer than 10 people gathered for each…

Take some time to connect with the power and fragility of nature. Join instructor Tonya Schmitt, MEd and RYT-500 yoga teacher as you engage in sensory-focused mindfulness by breathing deeply, performing simple movements, being in nature, and hearing stories of environmental awareness. Yoga mats are not necessary. Be sure to dress for the outdoors. Price is $15.00 per session, or $10.00 for “Friends of CNC.” RSVP Required, and prepayment encouraged. Please call us at 651-437-4359 to let us know you…