THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED 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 Paige Marschall Bigler of Hastings Parks […]
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 18+ event Join us for a guided hike with a naturalist. Experience Carpenter and the St. Croix River Valley after hours. Warm up and rest after the hike & enjoy some hot chocolate or cider and popcorn […]
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 […]
Space is limited, and registrations are required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359. Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033 Come and learn about the fascinating world of raptors. Meet seven of the World Bird Sanctuary’s traveling avian ambassadors. Learn how owls hunt at night, why the Barn Owl is […]
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 […]
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW SIGNUPS Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register online by following the link HERE. Location: 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 540163 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 […]
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 […]