Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union and Carpenter Nature Center Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC online for presentations from regional bird experts, passionate birders, and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Pre-registration for […]
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 […]
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 […]
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. PLEASE EMAIL ERIKA@CARPENTERNATURECENTER.ORG TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST. 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 lifestyle and conservation outlook of these interesting long-beaked birds. The […]
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: […]
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: 300 East 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.
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: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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 lieu of a program fee. All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally […]
Join birding expert Ben Douglas on a guided walk focusing on finding sparrows and their allies during spring migration. Learn tips and tricks that can help identify the different species, as well as other birds by sight and sound. The majority of the program will be outdoors. Please dress for the weather. We recommend you […]
Celebrate Arbor day by planting a tree! We will be planting 250 native trees and shrubs as a part of our ongoing habitat restoration projects. All ages are welcome! Shovels and gloves available, or bring your own. Come dressed for the weather and with sturdy footwear and a water bottle. No registration required. Stay for […]