Preschool Story Time: Shadows in the Snow

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

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. […]

Frosty Forty Weekly Theme: Support a Local Business

This week, support your local small businesses. Keep warm on your hike with a drink from your favorite coffee shop or order takeout from your favorite eatery as a reward […]

Frosty 40: Registration Closes

Today is the last day to register for the Frosty Forty! There are still 6 weeks left to get in your 40 miles in celebration of Carpenter Nature Centers 40th […]

Preschool Story Time: Featuring the Fox

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

Pre-registrations required. Call 651-437-4359 to reserve your start time. Monthly preschool story time programs are designed to introduce children ages 2 – 5 to nature in a fun and safe […]

Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike – CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson, WI

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Hike various trails on our Wisconsin campus and learn to identify birds with local experts from the St Croix Valley Bird Club. Face masks requested during […]

Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walk [FULL] – CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

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

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER *Registration for this event is now FULL* If you would like to participate in more winter adventrues, check out our Full Moon Hikes one February 27 […]

Frosty Forty Weekly Theme: “Keeping Tally”

This week’s theme is “Keeping Tally”. Take time to slow down and appreciate nature this week by keeping a tally of something in nature as you get in your miles. […]

Frosty Forty Weekly Theme: Explore a State Natural Area

This week explore a State Natural Area. These areas are part of a conservation program designed to protect outstanding examples of native landscapes, geological formations, and archaeological sites. There are […]

Full Moon Walk

Pre-registrations required. Please call 651-437-4359 to sign up for a time slot. February 27 sunset time 5:58 pm. Moonrise time 6:31 pm. Registration time slots beginning at 5:00pm while there […]