Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Earth Day
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Online pre-registration required – Registration Opens March 20th/ Register Online Here
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
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.

Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding
2026-04-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 – back patio of the Administration Building
Program Fee: Free
See 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.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.

Wisconsin Campus Wilderness First Aid
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Preregistration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016
You must attend both days to be certified.
Saturday, May 2| 8:30AM – 6:30PM
Sunday, May 3 | 8:30AM – 6:30PM

You’ll need to have a current CPR/AED certification to take this course.

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 camping with family, scouting, going solo, or with a group of friends. People of all experience levels will learn Wilderness & Remote First Aid and patient assessment through hands-on learning. By the end of the course, you will be able to provide effective first-aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common in outdoor settings and make informed evacuation decisions when medical help may be hours or days away.

Class is 20 hours over two days, which includes meal breaks.
Important: Your certification will be based on attendance, class participation and demonstration of your understanding of the material. You will receive the certificate 2-5 business days after class. The certificate is good for 2 years. This course is for ages 14+.

Minnesota Campus Wilderness First Aid
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | CNC Trailside Lodge, 12355 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Registration: Pre-registration required – Click Here to Register Online
Location: CNC’s Trailside Lodge, 12355 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55033
Prepare 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.
Class times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified. Class is 16 hours over two days.
Saturday, May 9th – Sunday, May 10th
INSTRUCTOR
This course is taught by NOLS

Wisconsin Campus Wings of Spring Festival
2026-05-09 06:00 - 12:00 | Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center on the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus | 279 South Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016
Program Fee: FREE to attend
Join Carpenter Nature Center, Tropical Wings, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club for a morning of birding!

Guided hikes for birders of all skill levels
Bird banding demonstrations
Activities include birding 101, kids crafts, native planting for birds, preventing window strikes, and more!
Sample and learn about bird-friendly coffee

More information about bird hikes coming soon!
