Join naturalist Elsa on Sundays at CNC for training sessions and meet & greets with some of CNC's Animal Ambassadors. She will talk through husbandry practices, natural history, and the critters will get a tasty treat. These are FREE, drop-in programs. You don't need to register. Sunday, April 5th:NATURE CENTER IS CLOSED FOR EASTER SUNDAY […]
Online pre-registration required - Registration Opens March 18th / 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.
Online pre-registration required - Register Online Here Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $5 or $3 for 'Friends of CNC' 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 […]
Join naturalist Elsa on Sundays at CNC for training sessions and meet & greets with some of CNC's Animal Ambassadors. She will talk through husbandry practices, natural history, and the critters will get a tasty treat. These are FREE, drop-in programs. You don't need to register. Sunday, April 19th:10 AM Kevin the Raven - Feeding […]
Program Fee: Free, sponsored by Tropical Wings Registration: No registration required Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Tropical Wings is again sponsoring a poetry reading event on Earth Day to call on us to reflect on our call to care for our planetary home. Please join us […]
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 […]
Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033 Celebrate birds and conservation at the CNC MN Campus. Attend classes that introduce you to raptors, birding, bird banding, and go on guided bird trips through the Hastings area. Register at Click here to register for the Birding Festival. The Youth Birding […]
Location: CNC Minnesota Campus - 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: FREE for Festival registrants, otherwise $5 per child. Registration: Register for the "Build-a-Bird Feeder Workshop Only" OR Register for the Entire Birding Festival (workshop included) Spring migratory birds are returning and they are HUNGRY! Attend the workshop to craft your own […]
Help us celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day by planting a tree! We will be planting 300 native trees and shrubs as part of our ongoing habitat restoration projects at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus. All ages are welcome! Shovels and gloves are available, or bring your own. Come dressed for the weather, with sturdy […]
Join naturalist Elsa on Sundays at CNC for training sessions and meet & greets with some of CNC's Animal Ambassadors. She will talk through husbandry practices, natural history, and the critters will get a tasty treat. These are FREE, drop-in programs. You don't need to register. Sunday, April 26th:10 AM Kevin the raven - Feeding […]