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SUMMARY:*FULL* Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Costumes and Critters
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Registration Here \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 or $3 for ‘Friends of CNC’ \nThese 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-3-2-2-5-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \n  \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-hike-8-2-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T220000
DTSTAMP:20261109T150254Z
CREATED:20260907T203632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T150254Z
UID:21190-1794513600-1794520800@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:*FULL* Minnesota Campus Saw-whet Owl Banding
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. PLEASE CALL 651-437-4359 TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST. \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail South\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nRegistration: Call 651-437-4359 ext. 0 to reserve your spot. SPACE IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nProgram Fee: This program is FREE\, however donations to Carpenter Nature Center are always appreciated. \n  \nLearn about the migration patterns of Northern Saw-whet Owls. Join our researchers as they venture out to band some of our native owls. This program is weather dependent. Program fee: FREE. \nNote: This year is expected to have lower than usual migration activity in our area. There is no guarantee that an owl will be sighted during the program. \n*All banding\, marking\, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/saw-whet-owl-banding-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260907T202958Z
CREATED:20260907T202958Z
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UID:21183-1794614400-1794787199@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Wilderness First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required – Click Here to Register Online \nLocation: CNC’s Trailside Lodge\, 12355 St. Croix Trail\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nPrepare for the unexpected with this engaging\, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine\, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources\, work at wilderness camps\, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities\, or recreate outdoors\, this course is for you. \nClass times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified. Class is 16 hours over two days. \nSaturday\, November 14th – Sunday\, November 15th \nINSTRUCTOR\nThis course is taught by NOLS
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:CNC Trailside Lodge\, 12355 St. Croix Trail South\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260907T202306Z
CREATED:20260907T202306Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Register Online Here \nLocation: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson WI\, 54016 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-35-2-3-3-4-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260918T170941Z
CREATED:20260907T200226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T170941Z
UID:21158-1794996000-1794999600@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Who Hibernates?
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Registration Here \nLocation: 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nThese 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  \n \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260918T171028Z
CREATED:20260907T195640Z
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UID:21151-1795168800-1795172400@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Who Hibernates
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Register Here \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 or $3 for ‘Friends of CNC’ \nThese 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-3-2-2-5-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 –  back patio of the Administration Building  \nProgram Fee: Free \nSee 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 case of inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled. \nAll banding\, marking\, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-public-bird-banding-10-2-2-2-4-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260907T203209Z
CREATED:20260907T203209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T203209Z
UID:21186-1796475600-1796481000@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Holiday Decor Making
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration and payment required – Call 651-437-4359 ext. 103 \nLocation: 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nProgram Fee: $40 per person. \nJoin CNC Director of Education & Visitor Services\, Sarah Germscheid\, to create a one-of-a-kind holiday home décor piece (Spruce tip container). Please dress for the weather as a portion of the program participants will go on a short hike to collect material. Registration fee includes plastic planter\, spruce and pine branches\, red dogwood branches\, birch branches and a few decorative accent pieces.  \nGloves and pruning shears are provided\, but bring your own if you prefer. \nNo refunds if you cancel on or after Dec. 1st.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-holiday-decor-making-4-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T110000
DTSTAMP:20261109T161306Z
CREATED:20260907T202622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T161306Z
UID:21180-1796547600-1796554800@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \n  \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-hike-8-2-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T202406Z
CREATED:20260907T202406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T202406Z
UID:21174-1797066000-1797073200@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Register Online Here \nLocation: North End – 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nFee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-35-2-3-3-4-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North End – Wisconsin Campus\, 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson\, 54016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260918T171106Z
CREATED:20260907T200324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T171106Z
UID:21164-1797415200-1797418800@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Register Here \nLocation: 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nThese 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  \n \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260918T175322Z
CREATED:20260907T195726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T175322Z
UID:21154-1797588000-1797591600@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Register Here \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 or $3 for ‘Friends of CNC’ \nThese 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-3-2-2-5-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T120000
DTSTAMP:20261109T161027Z
CREATED:20261109T160852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T161027Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Family Ice Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to ice fish but don’t have the equipment or know-how\, or want to experience ice fishing without all the setup work? Join us for ice fishing at Lake Rebecca Park\, and we’ll do the prep work while you enjoy time outdoors with family or friends!\nIce Fish at Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings on Saturday\, January 9\, 2027\nRecommended for families with youth 15 and under\, but open to all ages! FREE!\nRegistration Required: Ice Fishing Event Registration\nChoose from 5 different start times beginning at 9:00 a.m.\n• Bait\, tackle\, poles\, and instruction provided\n• Pre-drilled holes & experienced ice anglers helping on-site\n• Giveaways and drawings on-site from our supportive sponsors!\n• Hot Cocoa & Warm-up station\n• A fishing license is not required under our DNR permit. All fishing is catch-and-release only\n• Supplies available on-site until Noon \n• Questions? Hastings Parks & Recreation at 651-480-6175 or pmarschall@hastingsmn.gov\nAddress: Lake Rebecca Park\n415 Lock and Dam Road\nHastings\, MN 55033\nHosted by: Carpenter Nature Center & Hastings Parks & Rec.\nSupported By:\nDirt Bullies Landscaping – Hot Cocoa & Warm-Up Station\nVFW Hastings – $1\,000 in fishing gear giveaways\nStriker Hudson – $850 ice suit drawing\nFleet Farm – Giveaways\nHometown Ace Hardware – Bait provided\nGet the Lead Out – tackle giveaways\nSpecial thanks to our experienced ice anglers for volunteering to teach on the ice!
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/free-family-ice-fishing-4/
LOCATION:Lake Rebecca\, 415 Lock & Dam Road\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T120000
DTSTAMP:20261109T163601Z
CREATED:20261109T163022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T163601Z
UID:21367-1801904400-1801915200@carpenternaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:FREE Family Ice Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to ice fish but don’t have the equipment or know-how\, or want to experience ice fishing without all the setup work? Join us for ice fishing at Lake Rebecca Park\, and we’ll do the prep work while you enjoy time outdoors with family or friends!\nIce Fishing at Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings on Saturday\, February 13\, 2027\nRecommended for families with youth 15 and under\, but open to all ages! FREE!\nRegistration Required: Ice Fishing Event Registration\nChoose from 5 different start times beginning at 9:00 a.m.\n• Bait\, tackle\, poles\, and instruction provided\n• Pre-drilled holes & experienced ice anglers helping on-site\n• Giveaways and drawings on-site from our supportive sponsors!\n• Hot Cocoa & Warm-up station\n• A fishing license is not required under our DNR permit. All fishing is catch-and-release only\n• Supplies available on-site until Noon \n• Questions? Hastings Parks & Recreation at 651-480-6175 or pmarschall@hastingsmn.gov\nAddress: Lake Rebecca Park\n415 Lock and Dam Road\nHastings\, MN 55033\nHosted by: Carpenter Nature Center & Hastings Parks & Rec.\nSupported By:\nDirt Bullies Landscaping – Hot Cocoa & Warm-Up Station\nVFW Hastings – $1\,000 in fishing gear giveaways\nStriker Hudson – $850 ice suit drawing\nFleet Farm – Giveaways\nHometown Ace Hardware – Bait provided\nGet the Lead Out – tackle giveaways\nSpecial thanks to our experienced ice anglers for volunteering to teach on the ice!
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/free-family-ice-fishing-5/
LOCATION:Lake Rebecca\, 415 Lock & Dam Road\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033
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