• Masters of the Sky

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

    One of our team’s favorite events is back… the Masters of the Sky weekend! Educators and birds from the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis, Missouri, will be coming to Carpenter to present a captivating program about birds of prey. Learn about eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls from around the world and see them close up. […]

  • Minnesota Campus Apple Tree Care

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

    Pre-registration required – register ONLINE HERE Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $10 per person / $8 for ‘Friends of CNC’ Join CNC Orchardist Sam Behrends for a classroom presentation covering everything you need to know to get started growing apple trees or taking care of the ones you already […]

  • Minnesota Campus Bird Hike

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

    Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online 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 Apple Tree Care

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

    Pre-registration required – register ONLINE HERE Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $10 per person / $8 for ‘Friends of CNC’ Join CNC Orchardist Sam Behrends for a classroom presentation covering everything you need to know to get started growing apple trees or taking care of the ones you already […]

  • Owl & Ales

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

    Space is limited and reservations are required. Register online by clicking the link HERE. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Program Fee: $25 / Person for General Admission $15 / Person for ‘Friends of CNC’ $10 / Person for Frosty Forty-five Participants Enjoy an after-hours hike in the scenic St. Croix […]

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  • Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike

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

    Pre-registration required – Register  Online Here Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016 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.

  • Minnesota Campus Maple Syrup

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

    Pre-registration required – register and pay Online Here. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in making maple syrup. Hike to the “sugarbush” to learn about the structure and function of trees, tap maple trees, watch the process of turning sap into syrup, and sample the […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Tree Tappin’ Time

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

    Online pre-registration required - Registration Opens February 11th / Register Online Here 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

  • Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time – Tree Tappin’ Time

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

    Online pre-registration required - Registration Opens February 13th / Register Online Here Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Minnesota Campus Apple Tree Pruning

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

    Pre-registration required – 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 to the orchard […]

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