Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Enjoy the CNC trails with a group while working toward your mileage goal for the Frosty 40 event. Programs are exercise focused, so come prepared to elevate your heartrate! Snow conditions will determine if these will be regular trail hikes or snowshoe hike. […]

Enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley with an after-hours hike at Carpenter Nature Center. Learn about the history of CNC, listen for owls, and more during a 45-minute naturalist-led hike. Be sure to bundle up and bring a headlamp. If snow conditions allow, we will be able to experience CNC by snowshoe! […]

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Enjoy the CNC trails with a group while working toward your mileage goal for the Frosty 40 event. Programs are exercise focused, so come prepared to elevate your heartrate! Snow conditions will determine if these will be regular trail hikes or snowshoe hike. […]

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Join an expert birder 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: $5.00 or free for “Friends of CNC,” Hastings Environmental […]

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. 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. Facemasks requested for the indoor portions of the program. Program Fee: $6 per child […]

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Enjoy the CNC trails with a group while working toward your mileage goal for the Frosty 40 event. Programs are exercise focused, so come prepared to elevate your heartrate! Snow conditions will determine if these will be regular trail hikes or snowshoe hike. […]

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Hike various trails on our Wisconsin campus and learn to identify birds with local experts from the St. Croix Valley Bird Club. Facemasks requested during check-in and when participants are closer than 6 feet. Program fee: $5 per participant or  free for SCVBC […]

Learn about ice safety, fish species and habitat, ice fishing gear and techniques, and more! Instruction, equipment, and bait provided. For more information and to register, contact Paige Marschall of Hastings Parks & Rec at (651)-480-6182. Program fee: Free  

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359 Celebrate Valentine's Day with an enchanting hike at CNC. Candles will guide your way as you explore the trails with your loved ones. There will be a warm fire and refreshments when you want to escape the winter chill. If you're feeling extra […]

Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Enjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Snowshoes provided or bring your own; dress for the weather. Program fee: $15 or $10 for ‘Friends of CNC’.