REGISTRATION FULL Welcome in the New Year with your family bubble or pod of friends by taking a candlelit walk on the bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River. The trail is paved and plowed throughout the winter. Reservations are required and space is limited. We are staggering the start times with a limited number of […]
Hit the ground running on your New Year's resolutions, literally! Today is the start of the Frosty Forty Challenge where we are encouraging you to walk, run, ski or snowshoe to explore a total of 40 miles in honor of Carpenter Nature Center's 40th anniversary. For registration and event details head to: Frosty Forty Event […]
Kick off the Frosty Forty by exploring your favorite natural area. Don’t forget to give your favorite park, trail, or natural area a shout out by posting a selfie on the Frosty Forty Event Page or by using the hashtag #Frosty40 on social media. Track your mileage with a printable Mileage Tracker. Paper copies of […]
Mix things up and explore somewhere new this week. If you have visited Carpenters’s Minnesota Campus, this is a great chance to experience our beautiful Wisconsin Campus just across the river. Don’t forget to snap a selfie and share your new-found adventure spots in the Frosty Forty Event Page or by using the hashtag #Frosty40. […]
This week, explore an urban trail. Many cities have paved walking paths such as the 10 Mile Loop right here in Hastings. Starting under the HWY 61 bridge, this trail takes you along the Mississippi River, by Lock and Dam #2, and even past the beautiful Vermillion Waterfall. This is just one option out of […]
January 23 & 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Explore the trails at our Wisconsin campus on snowshoes. Whether you prefer to walk through the prairie or go into the woods, there is plenty to discover in the winter landscape. Starting at 300 East Cove Road, you can rent snowshoes for $5.00 a pair, pick […]
January 23 & 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Explore the trails at our Wisconsin campus on snowshoes. Whether you prefer to walk through the prairie or go into the woods, there is plenty to discover in the winter landscape. Starting at 300 East Cove Road, you can rent snowshoes for $5.00 a pair, pick […]
Move and explore differently this week. If you normally hike, try snowshoeing; if you normally run, try skiing or maybe even a night hike. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors! Inspire others to try something new by posting on the Frosty Forty Event Page or using the hashtag #Frosty40. Registration is open […]
Even though we are not able to meet in person for our monthly story time, preschoolers and their adults can come to the Nature Center for their own winter exploration. We will have materials available for you to do some activities outside at the Nature Center on your own and a take home craft. The […]
Venture out on the night of the full moon for an evening walk. Depending on snow conditions this will either be a walk on the paved trail or snowshoeing on a designated route. Snowshoe rental will be available for $5.00 a pair if there is adequate snow cover. Sign up individually or with your family […]