• Spring Birding Primer

    Pre-registration required: Register Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org. Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration Program Fee: This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged. Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join […]

  • *FULL* Level 1 SAWW Chainsaw Certification

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

    This class is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 108. 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 overview of the SAWW Training […]

  • *FULL* Level 2 SAWW Chainsaw Certification

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

    This class is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 108. 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 […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Woodcock Walk

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

    Visit CNC’s Wisconsin Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. CNC Executive Director, Jennifer Vieth, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club's Cathy Olyphant will share fascinating details about the lifestyle and conservation outlook of these long-beaked birds. The program will begin with a quick indoor presentation, which will be followed by […]

  • Wilderness First Aid

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

    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 you are family camping, scouting, solo or with a group of friends. People of all experience levels will learn Wilderness First Aid, Adult + Pediatric CPR/AED, and patient […]

  • Minnesota Campus Bird Hike

    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 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.

  • Minnesota Campus Apple Tree Pruning

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

    Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register ONLINE HERE. 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 […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Wellness Walk

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

    Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: The Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center / 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: Free Join us at the Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center and take a leisurely nature walk. Connect with others and nature. The group will walk about 1 mile over unpaved, wood […]

  • Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike

    North End - Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson

    Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: North End – Wisconsin Campus 300 East Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016 Learn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own. Program Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC,’ SCVBC and students.

  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Earth Day Hooray!

    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 Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults. 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 […]