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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nLearn 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.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-hike-27/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Spring Birding Primer
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration \nCo-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center \nLearn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC online for presentations from regional bird experts\, passionate birders\, and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Pre-registration for this event is required to receive the zoom link. \nRegister Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org. \nThis event is FREE\, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged. \n  \nSchedule of Events: \n8:30-8:45 Welcome from MOU President & Carpenter Nature Center Director\n8:45-9:15 Trends in the backyard bird feeding industry- Larry Keller\n9:15-9:45 Birding Spring Migration at National Wildlife Refuges in MN- Andy Forbes\n9:45-10:15 Get them outside! Tips & tricks for birding with a toddler- Brandon Lentz\n10:15-10:45 Identification Challenge Potluck – Bob Dunlap\n10:45-11:15 Flycatchers simplified a guide to identification- Alex Sundvall\n11:15-11:45 Songbirds on Migration: A dangerous journey – Tami Vogel\n11:45-12:15 Plans for the NEW International Owl Center -Karla Bloem\n12:15-12:30 Closing & upcoming MOU education events – MOU Ed. Committee
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/spring-birding-primer/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
DESCRIPTION: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 assessment through hands-on learning. At the end of the course\, you will know how to provide effective first-aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common outdoors and how to make evacuation decisions when medical help may be hours or days away. \nClick HERE to register today! \nClass times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified. \nSATURDAY\, FEB 24 | 8:30AM – 7:00PM\nSUNDAY\, FEB 25 | 1:00PM – 7:00PM \nWHERE: Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus \n                  279 South Cove Road\, Hudson WI 54016 \nGOOD TO KNOW\nClass is 16 hours over two days\, not including breaks. We’ll have short breaks as well as a lunch break on Saturday. \nThis class is hands-on. You’ll be touching other people and in close proximity of others. Masks are optional. Instruction will be provided through lecture and skills practice. We will be both indoors and outdoors (weather-dependent). You may need to stand\, lift\, lay down\, or kneel. Please reach out and let us know how we can accommodate your needs. All class materials are provided. \nImportant: 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 18+. \nThis course is taught by Red Cross Instructor\, Pam Wright. She has over 25 years of experience adventuring outdoors. When she’s not teaching\, she works as a wilderness guide in northern Minnesota taking people on remote canoe trips. She also enjoys backpacking\, trail running\, and winter camping.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/17416/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Earth Day Hooray
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nThese 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. Call ahead to register. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-preschool-story-time-earth-day-hooray/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Minnesota Campus Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. PLEASE EMAIL ERIKA@CARPENTERNATURECENTER.ORG TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST. \nVisit CNC’s Minnesota Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. CNC Executive Director\, Jennifer Vieth\, along with CNC Big Year cohost Bend Douglas will share fascinating details about the lifestyle and conservation outlook of these interesting long-beaked birds. The program will begin with a quick indoor presentation\, which will be followed by a walk through the darkening prairie trails to observe the acrobatic mating displays of male Woodcock. \nThe majority of the program will be outdoors. Please dress for the weather. We recommend you bring binoculars and a flashlight\, however please reach out if you need help with that. \nProgram Fee: This program is FREE\, however donations are always appreciated! \nRegistration: Click here to Register Online.  \n  \nPhoto by Tom Benson.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Earth Day Hooray
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nThese 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. Call ahead to register. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-story-time-earth-day-hooray/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 300 East Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nLearn 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.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-26/
LOCATION:North End – Wisconsin Campus\, 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson\, 54016
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nSee 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 lieu of a program fee. \nAll banding\, marking\, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-banding-7/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sparrow Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join birding expert Ben Douglas on a guided walk focusing on finding sparrows and their allies during spring migration. Learn tips and tricks that can help identify the different species\, as well as other birds by sight and sound. \nThe majority of the program will be outdoors. Please dress for the weather. We recommend you bring binoculars\, however rentals are available at the Visitor Center. \nProgram Fee: This program is FREE\, however donations are always appreciated! \nRegistration: Click here to Register Online. \n  \nPhoto by Cephas.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-sparrow-walk/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Planting Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor day by planting a tree! We will be planting 250 native trees and shrubs as a part of our ongoing habitat restoration projects. All ages are welcome! Shovels and gloves available\, or bring your own. Come dressed for the weather and with sturdy footwear and a water bottle. No registration required. Stay for the whole day or drop in when you can.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-planting-party/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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