Carpenter Nature Center is closed for the holiday. Both the Minnesota and Wisconsin Campus trails, building, parking lots, and front gates will be closed for the day. Please call 651-437-4359 for any questions. We are closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day Easter Sunday
Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of poetry. Hear works by Thomas Smith, James Lenfestey, and Maureen Ash followed by an “open mic" session during which those attending can read a favorite poem, read a poem they created, or just listen and enjoy! Registration not required. Program is FREE, although donations are appreciated.
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 […]
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. Learn more about when events are taking place by checking out the Event Page. Email Jennifer@CarpenterNatureCenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 108 for further questions.
Help us celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day by planting a tree! We will be planting 300 native trees and shrubs as a 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 […]
Registration: Pre-registration required – Click Here to Register Online Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: $250 per person 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 […]
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 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.
Location: Spiral Brewery, 111 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033 Join us in downtown Hastings at Spiral Brewery for a day of birds and brews! There is no registration required for this FREE event. Stop by and spend time with friends, both feathered and not! 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Taproom Takeover In the family-friendly […]
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center on the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus | 279 South Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016 Program Fee: FREE to attend/ Join Carpenter Nature Center, Tropical Wings, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club for a morning of birding! Guided hikes for birders of all skill levels Bird banding […]
