Pre-registration is required - you can register by following the link HERE. Program Fee: FREE Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center / 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Join fellow educators for an evening exploring Carpenter Nature Center’s newest location, the Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center! Warm up with a tasty treat […]
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 classroom presentation covering everything you need to know to get started growing apple trees, or taking care of the ones you already have. Topics covered will […]
The St. Croix Valley Foundation, Propel Nonprofits, and Carpenter Nature Center are partnering to host a three-part series on building effective Boards. This session (the third and final session of this series) will provide nonprofit staff and board members with an understanding of the societal and human dynamics of money and raising money for a […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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.
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 […]