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SUMMARY:Bird Identification Potluck - Online Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration \nBirding is easy…except when it’s not! Having trouble telling apart flycatchers? Is that a female House Finch or a female Purple Finch at your feeders? Uh oh\, you’re looking at a dowitcher…in early May?? \nFresh from the 2024 Spring Primer\, Bob Dunlap is back as your host for a full hour of Identification Challenge Potluck. Whether you just picked up binoculars for the first time\, or finally found your 200th species in Norman County\, there’s a place for you at the table. BYOBC (Bring your own birding challenge) as we learn tips and tricks to help identify the amazing bird species found in Minnesota. Bob will use online resources\, including the Macauley Library\, to compare and contrast some of our trickiest species. \nRegistration: Click here to Register Online. This is an interactive session and will not be recorded.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/bird-identification-potluck-online-zoom-presentation/
LOCATION:MN
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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 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-hike-28/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Spiral Taproom Takeover!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in downtown Hastings at Spiral Brewery for a day of birds and brews! Catch the spring migration with local birding experts and test your eagle eyes with spotting scopes and binoculars on the Brewery Rooftop. In the family-friendly taproom\, learn more about CNC and get up close to some of Carpenter’s live raptor ambassadors. The best part is that a portion of every beverage sold will be donated back to Carpenter Nature Center! \n\nThere is no registration required for this event. Stop by and spend time with friends\, both feathered and not!  \nThis is also the official stop and after-party of the Birds & Bison Bike Tour! Learn more about this FREE event head to Bike Tours – Visit Hastings MN \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/birds-brews-spiral-taproom-takeover/
LOCATION:Spiral Brewery\, 111 2nd St E\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033
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SUMMARY:Nature's Laboratory Foraging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 4\, 2024 from 1pm-3pm\nCarpenter Nature Center – MN Campus\n12805 Saint Croix Trail S\, Hastings\, MN 55033\nPresentations & Hike: $15/person\nOptional Make & Take Class Add-On $20/person\n  \nPresentations: 1 – 2 PM\n“Heritage Highlight: Nature’s Laboratory” will bring the community together to learn about foraging\, herbal medicine\, and traditional ethnobotany from Master Alchemist\, Heather\nMashuga and The Friendly Forager\, Tanna Worrell. Our teachers will have a variety of their products available for purchase. Hear about the Heritage Area and Carpenter Nature Center’s programs. \nEnjoy refreshments and a delicious tea made from locally foraged ingredients. \n  \nOptional Add-On: Make & Take Class: 3 – 4 PM\nHerbalist Heather Mashuga is offering an optional Make & Take class after the program for those who want to try their hand at making herbal tinctures! Make and Take class is optional and must be added at registration. \n  \nRegistration: \nRegistration is required for this event. Register online by clicking the link  – Carpenter Nature Center · Heritage Highlight: Nature’s Laboratory Foraging Workshop (lglforms.com) \nYou must select BOTH the hike and optional ‘make and take’ class at registration if you plan to attend the entire workshop. \nFor questions\, please contact Abbey at 651-437-4359 or at Abbey@carpenternaturecenter.org \nThis event is offered in partnership with North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area\, Master Alchemist Heather Mashuga\, and The Friendly Forager Tanna Worrell. \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/natures-laboratory-foraging-workshop/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Wings of Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Carpenter Nature Center\, Tropical Wings\, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club for a morning of birding! \n\nGuided hikes for birders of all skill levels\nBird banding demonstrations\nActivities include birding 101\, kids crafts\, native planting for birds\, preventing window strikes\, and more!\nSample and learn about bird-friendly coffee\n\nLocated at the Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center on the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus | 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson WI\, 54016 \nADVANCED REGISTRATION FOR BIRD HIKES IS REQUIRED – Click here to Register Online! \nSelect from one of the following hike options during registration: \n\n6:00 AM – Noon | Full Morning Hike | Led by Brian Collins\n\nPlease note: The meeting place for this hike is on the north end of the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus at 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson. This hike is designed for adult birders of any skill level that are looking for an extended birding experience.\n\n\n8:00 – 10:00 AM | Adult Learners Hike | Led by representatives from Tropical Wings and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club\n\nPlease note: The meeting place for this hike is at the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center at 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson. This hike is designed for adult birders of any skill level that are looking for an informative and casual birding experience.\n\n\n8:00 AM – TBD | Family-friendly Hike | Led by representatives from Tropical Wings and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club\n\nPlease note: The meeting place for this hike is at the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center at 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson. This hike is designed for birders of all ages and skill levels. The educational content and length of the hike will be determined by hike leaders based on the specific needs of the learners in each group.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-wings-of-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own. \n**apart of the Wings of Spring Event
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-27/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders with Tiffany Kersten
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tiffany Kersten\, 2021 Big Year record holder and professional bird guide. \nTiffany Kersten didn’t set out to do a Big Year\, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events\, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor\, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the Lower 48 States\, tallying birds and gifting personal safety alarms to women she met along the way. Her goal was to see 700 species\, and to raise awareness of women’s safety in the outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record\, of 726 species. In her presentation\, Tiffany will lead us through the fear\, empowerment\, struggles\, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure. \n  \nProgram Fee: This program is FREE\, thanks to sponsorship from the Saint Paul Audubon Society and Wild River Audubon Society. However\, SPACE IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nRegistration: Click here to Register Online. \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/birdie-big-year-elevating-women-birders-with-tiffany-kersten/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Welcome Back Birds
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nProgram Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults. \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. 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-preschool-story-time-welcome-back-birds/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Welcome Back Birds
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $6 per child or $4 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ No charge for adults. \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. 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-story-time-welcome-back-birds/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 – back patio of the Administration Building \nProgram Fee: Free \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 place of a program fee. In case of inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled. \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-public-bird-banding-6/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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