THIS PROGRAM IS FULL Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 to be added to the wait list. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in making maple syrup. Hike to the “sugarbush” to learn about the structure and function of trees, tap maple trees, watch the process […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 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 […]
This program is FULL to capacity. Call 651-437-4359 to be placed on the wait list. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Fee: $25 / Person and includes a hike and 1 beer flight, light snacks, and guided tasting. Enjoy an after-hours hike in the scenic St. Croix River valley at Carpenter Nature Center. After our eyes […]
This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to sarah@carpenternaturecenter.org or call 651-437-4359 ext. 103. Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 or register and pay online HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in making maple syrup. Hike to the […]
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL - Join us for the March 30th session! Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]