Minnesota Campus Bird Hike
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, 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 Bird Hike
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, 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.

Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Turkey Time
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359
Location: 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016
Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults.
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 - Turkey Time
2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults.

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.

Wilderness First Aid
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-24 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, 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 assessment through hands-on learning. At the end of the course, you will know to to provide effective first-aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common outdoors and how to make evacuation decisions when medical help may be hours or days away.
Class times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified.
SATURDAY, NOV 23 | 8:30AM – 6:00PM
SUNDAY, NOV 24 | 8:30AM – 6:00PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

GOOD TO KNOW
Class is 20 hours over two days, which includes meal breaks.
This class is hands-on. You’ll be touching other people and in close proximity of others. Masks are optional. Instruction will be provided through lecture and skills practice. We will be both indoors and outdoors (weather depending). You may need to stand, lift, lay down or kneel. Please reach out and let us know how we can accommodate your needs. All class materials are provided.
Have your CPR/AED certification but only need the WFA portion? No problem. Please contact us for details on attending the WFA portion of the course.
Important: Your certification will be based on attendance, class participation and demonstration of your understanding of the material. You will receive the certificate 2-5 business days after class. The certificate is good for 2 years. This course is for ages 18+.
LOCATION
This class will be held at the Carpenter Nature Center WISCONSIN CAMPUS.
INSTRUCTOR
This course is taught by Red Cross Instructor, Pam Wright. She has over 25 years of experience adventuring outdoors. When she’s not teaching, she works as a wilderness guide in northern Minnesota taking people on remote canoe trips. She also enjoys backpacking, trail running and winter camping.

Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding
2024-11-29 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-27 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, 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 case of inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.

Wisconsin Campus Holiday Décor Making *FULL*
2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
This program is full
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 to be added to the waitlist
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
Program Fee: $35 per person
Join CNC Director of Education & Visitor Services, Sarah Germscheid, to create a one-of-a-kind holiday home décor piece (Spruce tip container). Please dress for the weather as a portion of the program participants will go on a short hike to collect material. Registration fee includes plastic planter, spruce and pine branches, red dogwood branches, birch branches and a few decorative accent pieces. Gloves and pruning shears are provided, but bring your own if you prefer.

Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Winter is Coming
2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States

Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Winter is Coming
2024-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States

Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | North End – Wisconsin Campus, 300 East Cove Road, Hudson, 54016
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359
Location: North End – 300 East Cove Road
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.

*FULL* FREE Family Ice Fishing
2025-01-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Lake Rebecca, 415 Lock & Dam Road, Hastings, MN, 55033
THIS EVENT IS FULL AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Ever wanted to ice fish but don’t have the equipment or know-how or just want to experience ice fishing without all the work of set up? Join us for ice fishing at Lake Rebecca Park and we’ll do the prep work while you enjoy time outdoors with family or friends!
– Register for a start time. Volunteers & Equipment are available until Noon.
-Poles, Bait, Tackle & instruction provided
-Pre-drilled holes & underwater cameras
-Fishing gear & gift card giveaways
-No license is needed under our DNR waiver
-Parking? Lake Rebecca Park, 415 Lock and Dam Road, Hastings
Questions? Contact Hastings Parks and Recreation 651-480-6175 or email Parksinfo@hastingsmn.gov
Follow the link to register for a timeslot today! FREE Family Ice Fishing Registration Link

Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Who Hibernates?
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States

Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Who Hibernates?
2025-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States

Minnesota Campus Night Snowshoe Hike - CANCELED
2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
This program is canceled due to weather and low sign-ups.
Upcoming Night Hikes are February 14th and 15th.
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or ONLINE HERE
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
Program fee: $15 per person / $10 for ‘Friends of CNC’ / FREE for Frosty 40 participants.
Enjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. 18+ age.

Wisconsin Campus Night Snowshoe Hike - CANCELED
2025-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
This program is canceled due to weather and low sign-ups.
Upcoming Night Hikes are February 14th and 15th.
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or ONLINE HERE
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
Program Fee: $15 per person / $10 for ‘Friends of CNC’ / FREE for Frosty 40 participants.
Enjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. 18+ age.

Wisconsin Campus Morning Snowshoe Hike
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or ONLINE HERE
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
Program Fee: $10 per person / $5 for ‘Friends of CNC’ / FREE for Frosty 40 participants.
Join us for a guided snowshoe hike with a naturalist. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. “6 inches of snow needed to use snowshoes. Program will be modified to a guided winter hike without snowshoes if there is not enough snow.

Wilderness First Aid Course
2025-01-25 08:30 - 2025-01-26 18:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, 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 assessment through hands-on learning. At the end of the course, you will know how to provide effective first-aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common outdoors and how to make evacuation decisions when medical help may be hours or days away.
Click HERE to register today!
Class times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified.
SATURDAY, JAN 25 | 8:30AM – 6:00PM
SUNDAY, JAN 26 | 8:30PM – 6:00PM
WHERE: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center – CNC Wisconsin Campus
279 South Cove Road, Hudson WI 54016
GOOD TO KNOW
Class is 16 hours over two days, not including breaks. We’ll have short breaks as well as a lunch break on Saturday.
This class is hands-on. You’ll be touching other people and in close proximity of others. Masks are optional. Instruction will be provided through lecture and skills practice. We will be both indoors and outdoors (weather-dependent). You may need to stand, lift, lay down, or kneel. Please reach out and let us know how we can accommodate your needs. All class materials are provided.
Important: Your certification will be based on attendance, class participation, and demonstration of your understanding of the material. You will receive the certificate 2-5 business days after class. The certificate is good for 2 years. This course is for ages 18+.
This course is taught by Red Cross Instructor, Pam Wright. She has over 25 years of experience adventuring outdoors. When she’s not teaching, she works as a wilderness guide in northern Minnesota taking people on remote canoe trips. She also enjoys backpacking, trail running, and winter camping.

Minnesota Campus Morning Snowshoe Hike
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or ONLINE HERE
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
Program Fee: $10 per person / $5 for ‘Friends of CNC’ / FREE for Frosty 40 participants.
Join us for a guided snowshoe hike with a naturalist. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. “6 inches of snow needed to use snowshoes. Program will be modified to a guided winter hike without snowshoes if there is not enough snow.

Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
2025-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 | North End – Wisconsin Campus, 300 East Cove Road, Hudson, 54016
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 ext. 0
Location: North End – Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson
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.

* FULL * FREE Family Ice Fishing
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
This event is full and registration is closed

Ever wanted to ice fish but don’t have the equipment or know-how or just want to experience ice fishing without all the work of set up? Join us for ice fishing at Lake Rebecca Park and we’ll do the prep work while you enjoy time outdoors with family or friends!
– Register for a start time. Volunteers & Equipment are available until Noon.
-Poles, Bait, Tackle & instruction provided
-Pre-drilled holes & underwater cameras
-Fishing gear & gift card giveaways
-No license is needed under our DNR waiver
-Parking? Lake Rebecca Park, 415 Lock and Dam Road, Hastings
Questions? Contact Hastings Parks and Recreation 651-480-6175 or email Parksinfo@hastingsmn.gov
Follow the link to register for a timeslot today! FREE Family Ice Fishing Registration Link

*CANCELED* Wisconsin Campus Morning Snowshoe Hike
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States

Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Beary Special Valentine
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States

*Canceled* Minnesota Campus Owls & Ales
2025-02-13 17:45 - 20:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
The Feb 13th program has been CANCELED. Join us for the March 20th Owls and Ales. You can register for March 20 HERE
Fee: $25 / Person and includes a hike and 1 beer flight, light snacks, and guided tasting.
Enjoy an after-hours hike in the scenic St. Croix River valley at Carpenter Nature Center. After our eyes adjust, we will head out on the trail to listen for some of Minnesota’s native owl species. This portion of the event is outdoors; please dress for the weather. We will be walking less than 1 mile on a paved trail. While we do our best to clear the trail there may be ice and some snow. After our hike, we will warm up indoors while we meet our resident barred owl.
After our Owl Prowl adventure, we will join the staff at Spiral Brewery for a guided tour of the flagship flavors and styles of their beers on tap in the taproom. The tasting includes a beer flight for each participant and a Spiral staff member leading a discussion around each beer sample. Enjoy the atmosphere of the bright and fun taproom while you learn about the history of Spiral Brewery and its beer. This experience will take approximately 45 minutes, with the option to stay for another beer you can purchase on your own! There will also be a game night through Trivia Mafia happening this evening. You are welcome to participate if you wish.
Please note, Spiral Brewery does not offer food. However, there are great places right on main street that offer delivery or pick-up for those at Spiral Brewery. You are also welcome to bring your own food. Light snacks such as pretzels or popcorn will be provided.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Carpenter Nature Center: 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings, MN 55033
Spiral Brewery: 111 2nd Street E, Hastings, MN 55033

Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Beary Special Valentine
2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
