Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of poetry. Hear works by Thomas Smith, James Lenfestey, and Maureen Ash followed by an “open mic" session during which those attending can read a favorite poem, read a poem they created, or just listen and enjoy! Registration not required. Program is FREE, although donations are appreciated.
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 […]
Celebrate birds and conservation at the CNC MN Campus. Attend classes that introduce you to raptors, birding, bird banding, and go on guided bird trips through the Hastings area. Learn more about when events are taking place by checking out the Event Page. Email Jennifer@CarpenterNatureCenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 108 for further questions.
Help us celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day by planting a tree! We will be planting 300 native trees and shrubs as a part of our ongoing habitat restoration projects at Carpenter Nature Center's Wisconsin Campus. All ages are welcome! Shovels and gloves are available or bring your own. Come dressed for the weather, with […]
Registration: Pre-registration required – Click Here to Register Online Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Program Fee: $250 per person 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 […]
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.
Location: Spiral Brewery, 111 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033 Join us in downtown Hastings at Spiral Brewery for a day of birds and brews! There is no registration required for this FREE event. Stop by and spend time with friends, both feathered and not! 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Taproom Takeover In the family-friendly […]
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 […]
Join expert birders Ben and Liz for a day full of birding on what is estimated to be one of the busiest times of year for birds at Carpenter Nature Center. Drop by for a couple of hours, or stay and help identify birds for the majority of the day. More details to come closer […]
