Join naturalist Elsa on Sundays at CNC for training sessions and meet & greets with some of CNC's Animal Ambassadors. She will talk through husbandry practices, natural history, and the critters will get a tasty treat. These are FREE, drop-in programs. You don't need to register. Sunday, April 19th:10 AM Kevin the Raven - Feeding […]
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 […]
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 […]
Help us celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day by planting a tree! We will be planting 300 native trees and shrubs as part of our ongoing habitat restoration projects at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus. All ages are welcome! Shovels and gloves are available, or bring your own. Come dressed for the weather, with sturdy […]
Join naturalist Elsa on Sundays at CNC for training sessions and meet & greets with some of CNC's Animal Ambassadors. She will talk through husbandry practices, natural history, and the critters will get a tasty treat. These are FREE, drop-in programs. You don't need to register. Sunday, April 26th:10 AM Kevin the raven - Feeding […]
Preregistration required - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 You must attend both days to be certified. Saturday, May 2| 8:30AM – 6:30PM Sunday, May 3 | 8:30AM – 6:30PM You'll need to have a current CPR/AED certification to take this course. Prepare […]
Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online 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.
Pre-registration required – register ONLINE HERE Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 - Interpretive Center Program Fee: $5 per person Join CNC Orchardist Sam Behrends to learn how to plant sapling sizes trees using new apple tree plantings in the CNC orchard. Explore and practice the skill of apple tree grafting. Students will […]
Online pre-registration required - Register Online Here 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Online pre-registration required - Register Online Here Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $5 or $3 for 'Friends of CNC' 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 […]