• Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time – Animal Signs

    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
  • Minnesota Campus Bird Banding

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

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Owl & Ales *FULL*

    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.  Fee: $25 / Person Enjoy an after-hours hike in the scenic St. Croix River valley at Carpenter Nature Center. After our eyes adjust, we will head out […]

  • FREE Family Ice Fishing at Lake Rebecca *Canceled*

    Lake Rebecca 415 Lock & Dam Road, Hastings, MN

    *THis event has been canceled due to poor ice conditions*   Learn to ice fish from the experts at these fun and educational catch-and-release programs. Bait, tackle, and poles provided. Programs are open to learners of all ages, and no fishing license required! Location: 415 Lock & Dam Rd in Hastings. For more info, contact […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike – CANCELED

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

    THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELED 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 Guided Winter Hike – CANCELED

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

    THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELED. Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register online by following the link HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Kick off the new year with a CNC naturalist while you look for birds and other wildlife and enjoy the scenic St. Croix River. After the hike, warm up […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Winter Fun

    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
  • Board Engagement Series – Board Engagement Strategies

    The St. Croix Valley Foundation, Propel Nonprofits, and Carpenter Nature Center are partnering to host a three-part series on building effective Boards. The second session in a three-part series, this virtual training hosted via zoom will explore four practices for healthy board governance: 1) being purposeful in recruiting and on-boarding, 2) sharing board norms and […]

  • Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time – Winter Fun

    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
  • Wisconsin Campus Morning Snowshoe Hike – CANCELED

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

    THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELED Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register online by following the link HERE. Location: 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Join us for a guided snowshoe hike with a naturalist. Warm up and rest after the hike & enjoy some hot chocolate or cider and popcorn provided. Snowshoes are provided […]

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