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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \n  \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-8-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Owls & Ales - FULL
DESCRIPTION:This program is now FULL. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for the Jan 8th event\, please call 651-437-4359 ext. 0\nThere is still space available in the February 12th and March 12th event dates. Please click HERE for the registration link. \nMust be 21 years of age or older to participate. \nProgram Fee: \n$25 / Person for General Admission \n$15 / Person for ‘Friends of CNC’ \n$10 / Person for Frosty Forty-five Participants \nEnjoy an after-hours hike in the scenic St. Croix River valley at Carpenter Nature Center. After our eyes adjust\, we will head out on the trail to watch and listen for some of Minnesota’s native owl species. This portion of the event is outdoors; please dress for the weather. We will be hiking a short distance on a paved trail\, but weather conditions can make the trail icy. You are welcome to bring Yak Traks or trekking poles if desired. We will also stop in the Visitor Center after the hike to meet CNC’s ambassador owl. \nOnce we wrap up at Carpenter\, you will drive the short distance to Spiral Brewery. The staff at Spiral will lead us through a guided tour of the flagship flavors and styles of their beers on tap at the moment in the taproom. The tasting includes a beer flight for each participant and a staff-led discussion around each beer sample. Enjoy the atmosphere of the bright and fun taproom while you learn about the history of Spiral Brewery and its beer. This experience will take approximately 45 minutes\, with the option to stay for another beer you can purchase on your own! Cheers! \nProgram fee includes a hike and 1 beer flight\, and guided tasting.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/owls-ales/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Location: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove\, Hudson WI\, 54016 \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own. \n  \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \nRegistration: Pre-registration required – Register Online or call 651-437-4359 \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-35-2-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20251219T222141Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Family Ice Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to ice fish but don’t have the equipment or know-how or just want to experience ice fishing without all the work of set up? Join us for ice fishing at Lake Rebecca Park and we’ll do the prep work while you enjoy time outdoors with family or friends!\n– Register for a start time. Volunteers & Equipment are available until Noon. \n-Poles\, Bait\, Tackle & instruction provided \n-Pre-drilled holes & underwater cameras \n-Fishing gear & gift card giveaways \n-No license is needed under our DNR waiver \n-Parking? Lake Rebecca Park\, 415 Lock and Dam Road\, Hastings \nQuestions? Contact Hastings Parks and Recreation 651-480-6175 or email Parksinfo@hastingsmn.gov \nFollow the link to register for a timeslot today! FREE Family Ice Fishing Registration Link
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/free-family-ice-fishing-3/
LOCATION:Lake Rebecca\, 415 Lock & Dam Road\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Fantastic Fox
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Please call to be added to the Waitlist – 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Fantastic Fox
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Please call to be added to the Waitlist – 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-story-time-gifts-for-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:This program is canceled due to the extreme low temperatures.\nLocation: 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-10-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Wilderness First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Preregistration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nLocation: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nClass times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified. \nSaturday\, January 24| 8:30AM – 6:30PM \nSunday\, January 25 | 8:30AM – 6:30PM \nPrepare 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 to 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. \nClass is 20 hours over two days\, which includes meal breaks. \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+.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-2-3/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260126T162205Z
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Minnesota Campus Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION:This program is full.\nPre-registration required – register online HERE \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $8 per person or $5 for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ or Free for Frosty 45 participants \nEnjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. 18+  age. “6 inches of snow needed to use snowshoes. Program will be modified to a guided winter hike without snowshoes if there is not enough snow.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-moonlight-snowshoe-hike/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260126T144755Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Wisconsin Campus Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION:Due to poor snow conditions this program has been canceled. \nPre-registration required – please call 651-437-4359 \nLocation: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nProgram Fee: $8 per person or $5 for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ or Free for Frosty 45 participants \nEnjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments & snacks after. 18+  age. “6 inches of snow needed to use snowshoes. Program will be modified to a guided winter hike without snowshoes if there is not enough snow.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-moonlight-snowshoe-hike-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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