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 […]

Spring Birding Primer

Pre-registration required: Register Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org. Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration Program Fee: This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged. Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join […]

Minnesota Campus Apple Tree Pruning

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

Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register ONLINE HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $15 per person / $10 for ‘Friends of CNC’ Join CNC Orchardist Sam Behrends for a hands-on pruning workshop in the CNC orchard. Pruning techniques will be briefly covered indoors, then participants will move outside […]

*FULL* Level 1 SAWW Chainsaw Certification

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

This class is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 108. Hosted in partnership with SAWW Training, which is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use, both professionally and recreationally. In Level 1, you will get an overview of the SAWW Training […]

*FULL* Level 2 SAWW Chainsaw Certification

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

This class is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 108. Hosted in partnership with SAWW Training, which is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use, both professionally and recreationally. In Level 2, you will review topics covered in Level 1, and […]

Wisconsin Campus Woodcock Walk

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

Visit CNC’s Wisconsin Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. CNC Executive Director, Jennifer Vieth, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club's Cathy Olyphant will share fascinating details about the lifestyle and conservation outlook of these long-beaked birds. The program will begin with a quick indoor presentation, which will be followed by […]

Wilderness First Aid

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

Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two days. This is a great course for anyone who recreates outdoors whether you are family camping, scouting, solo or with a group of friends. People of all experience levels will learn Wilderness First Aid, Adult + Pediatric CPR/AED, and patient […]

Minnesota Campus Bird Hike

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

Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC,’ SCVBC and students. Learn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.

Wisconsin Campus Wellness Walk

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

Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: The Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center / 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: Free Join us at the Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center and take a leisurely nature walk. Connect with others and nature. The group will walk about 1 mile over unpaved, wood […]

Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike

North End - Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson

Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: North End – Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, 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.