Join us for a half day all about learning outdoor skills! We'll build forts, make campfires and forage for some wild edibles. Group size will be limited to 8 children for each session, social distancing will be followed and group leaders will be wearing face coverings. All children will need to provide their own backpack, […]
We will be setting up some of our live animal ambassadors outside so visitors can stop by anytime during the hour to meet the animals, learn more about them and ask questions. We will be practicing social distancing allowing space between families and limiting group size to 10 people. Free to attend, No RSVP required.
We will have a table featuring some of our live animal ambassadors. Join us at the Wisconsin Campus any time during the hour to meet the animals, learn some cool facts and ask questions. We will be practicing social distancing, allowing space between families. We are also limiting group size to 10 people. Free to […]
We will be setting up some of our live animal ambassadors outside so visitors can stop by anytime during the hour to meet the animals, learn more about them and ask questions. We will be practicing social distancing allowing space between families and limiting group size to 10 people. Free to attend, No RSVP required.
We will have a table featuring some of our live animal ambassadors. Join us at the Wisconsin Campus any time during the hour to meet the animals, learn some cool facts and ask questions. We will be practicing social distancing, allowing space between families. We are also limiting group size to 10 people. Free to […]
Join Carpenter Nature Center for our first ever monarch butterfly tagging program! We start by learning about the life cycle of a butterfly, their importance in the environment and their amazing migration to Mexico. We will also catch, tag and release wild monarchs. This data is then submitted to Monarch Watch and for scientists to […]
Come learn about some of our ambassador animals! We will have different animals on display outside of the Visitor Center, and our naturalists will be there to teach you about them. Visitors can stop by anytime during the hour to meet the animals, learn more about them and ask questions. We will be practicing social […]
Join the St. Croix Valley Bird Club on a morning hike on our beautiful WI campus. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Program fee: $6.00 or free for “Friends of CNC”, Hastings Environmental Protectors, High School students, and St. Croix Valley Bird Club members. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.
Join us for an morning of seed collection from 10 AM - 12 Pm! We will explore the restored prairies of our Wisconsin Campus while collecting native seeds. Seed collection is an important part of the continued restoration of this beautiful property. Please bring a pair of work gloves, if you have them, and drinking […]
This year's Autumn in the Valley Gala will be held as a FREE online event. For more information, and to register, please visit our Gala Event Page.