Preschool Story Time – Costumes and Critters

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

CNC’s Preschool Story Times are designed to introduce young children, ages 2 through 5 (with a parent or guardian), to nature in a fun and safe environment. Story Times will be conducted in a slightly different format in the coming months. The story will be read between 9:30AM - 11:00AM, with families rotating in groups […]

Live Animal Presentation: Reptiles and Amphibians

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

Although students will likely not be able to participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for the public to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this fall. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun […]

Family Field Trip: Change of Seasons

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

Although students will likely not be able to participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for the public to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this fall. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun […]

Family Field Trip: Change of Seasons

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

Although students will likely not be able to participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for the public to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this fall. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun […]

Live Animal Meet and Greet

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

Come learn about some of our ambassador animals! We will have different animals on display outside of the Visitor Center, and our naturalists will be there to teach you about them. Visitors can stop by anytime during the hour to meet the animals, learn more about them and ask questions. We will be practicing social […]

Live Animal Presentation: Animals of the St. Croix

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

Although students will likely not be able to participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for the public to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this fall. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun […]

Family Field Trip: Weather

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

Although students will likely not be able to participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for the public to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this fall. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun […]

Family Field Trip: Weather

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

Although students will likely not be able to participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for the public to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this fall. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun […]

Preschool Story Time – Pigeon Party [Full]

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

CNC’s Preschool Story Times are designed to introduce young children, ages 2 through 5 (with a parent or guardian), to nature in a fun and safe environment. Story Times will be conducted in a slightly different format in the coming months. The story will be read between 9:30AM - 11:00AM, with families rotating in groups […]

Wisconsin Campus Owl Prowl [Canceled]

Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson, WI

This time of the year, many of the Midwest’s 12 owl species are out and vocalizing. Explore CNC on a guided night hike to look and listen for these owls. Program Fee: $5.00 per person or $4.00 for “Friends of CNC.” Please call 651-437-4359 to register