• *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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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, April 5th:NATURE CENTER IS CLOSED FOR EASTER SUNDAY […]

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  • Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time – Earth Day

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

    Online pre-registration required - Registration Opens March 18th / Register Online Here Location: 279 South Cove Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 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 animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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