• *FULL* Minnesota Campus Maple Syrup

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

    This program is full, please call 651-437-4359 to be added to the waitlist Pre-registration required – register and pay Online Here.  Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $8 per person / $5 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ / Free for Frosty 45 participants Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in […]

  • Animal Ambassador Meet & Greet

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

    Join naturalist Elsa on Sundays at CNC for training sessions and meet & greets with some of CNC's Animal Ambassadors. She will talk through husbandry practices, natural history, and the critters will get a tasty treat. These are FREE, drop-in programs. You don't need to register. Sunday, March 29th:10 AM Kevin the Raven - Feeding […]

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  • *FULL* Minnesota Campus Apple Tree Pruning

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

    Pre-registration required – THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Program Fee: $15 per person / $10 for ‘Friends of CNC’ 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 […]

  • *FULL* Level 1 SAWW Chainsaw Certification

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

    This program is FULL. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, or get notified for future classes, please contact Jennifer Vieth at  jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org.  Hosted in partnership with SAWW Training, which is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use, both professionally and recreationally. In Level 1, you will get an […]

  • Level 2 SAWW Chainsaw Certification

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

    Hosted in partnership with SAWW Training, which is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use, both professionally and recreationally. In Level 2, you will review topics covered in Level 1, and cover maintenance, hands-on filing, RDT (Reduce Downtime), limbing techniques, precision felling assessment, and precision at the stump, including notching, hinge, species […]

  • *FULL* Wisconsin Campus Woodcock Walk

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

    This program has filled. Please check availability for the April 8 Woodcock Walk if interested in attending. Pre-registration required – REGISTER ONLINE HERE Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: Free Visit CNC’s Wisconsin Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. CNC […]

  • Minnesota Campus Bird Hike

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

    Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online 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.

  • Wisconsin Campus Woodcock Walk

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

    Pre-registration required – REGISTER ONLINE HERE Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: Free Visit CNC’s Wisconsin Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. CNC Executive Director, Jennifer Vieth, and expert birder, Ben Douglas will share fascinating details about the lifestyle and […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Wilderness First Aid

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

    Preregistration required - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Class times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified. Saturday, April 11| 8:30AM – 6:30PM Sunday, April 12| 8:30AM – 6:30PM Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike

    North End - Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson

    Pre-registration required – Register Online Here Location: North End – Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016 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.

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