• Trails & Ales

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

    Space is limited and reservations are required. To register please call 651-437-4359 or register online by clicking HERE. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.  Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033 Enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley with an after-hours hike […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike

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

    Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: 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.

    $5
  • Minnesota Campus: Apple Tree Pruning

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

    Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register online by following the link HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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 to try their hands […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Syrup Season

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

    Pre-registration required - Call 651-437-4359 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. Call ahead to register. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Fee: $6 […]

    $6
  • Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time – Syrup Season

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

    Pre-registration required - Call 651-437-4359 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. Call ahead to register. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Fee: […]

    $6
  • Spring Sky Watch

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

    Join CNC Big Year co-host Ben Douglas as we track migrating bird species at the MN Campus. Learn to identify birds in flight by both sight and call. Program Fee: FREE, however donations are appreciated. Register online, or call 651-437-4359 ext. 0 to let us know you are coming.

    FREE
  • Minnesota Campus Maple Syruping -FULL

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

    THIS PROGRAM IS FULL  Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or 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 […]

  • Minnesota Campus: Apple Tree Pruning

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

    Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register online by following the link HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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 to try their hands […]

  • Minnesota Campus Maple Syruping – FULL

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

    THIS PROGRAM IS FULL Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 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 […]

  • *CANCELED* Minnesota Campus Woodcock Walk

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

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELD DUE TO UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 11. Click here for April 11 Program Info.   Visit CNC’s Minnesota Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. CNC Executive Director, Jennifer Vieth, along with CNC Big Year cohost Bend Douglas will share fascinating details about the […]

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