• 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 […]

  • 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
  • Minnesota Campus Owl Prowl Hike

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

    THIS PROGRAM IS FULL  *Due to the lack of snow, this program has been updated. No snowshoes available. Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register online by following the link HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 18+ event Join us for a guided night hike with a naturalist looking and listening […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Owl Prowl Hike *CANCELED*

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

    THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN 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 18+ event Join us for a guided night hike with a naturalist looking and listening for owls. Warm up and rest after the hike and meet our Barred […]

  • CANCELED – Wisconsin Campus Morning Snowshoe Hike

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

    This program has been 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 […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Mitten Time

    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
  • Owls & Ales

    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 […]

  • Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time – Mitten Time

    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
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