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SUMMARY:Online Auction Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Support Carpenter Nature Center by participating in the online auction held as part of our Autumn in the Valley Gala!   \nGenerously supported by local individuals and businesses\, the auction features themed baskets\, plants from Bailey Nurseries\, unforgettable experiences\, original artwork\, and much more. \nYou do not need to attend the Gala to participate\, bidding is open to everyone! It’s a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping\,  discover something new\, and support Carpenter Nature Center at the same time. \nBidding will open September 1st and run until September 13th at 7:30pm. You can register for the auction now\, and browse the item catalog. Keep an eye on the website as we update with more items in the coming days! \nPreview Items\n\n\nRegister for the Auction\n\n\nItem Pickup Instructions: \nOnsite Guests: For those attending the in-person event on Sunday\, Sept 13\, item pickup will be available after the 7:30 pm auction close. Please pay for item(s) using Auctria\, or come to the checkout desk to make payment. \nBidding from Home: For those who are not attending the onsite event\, auction item pickup will take place Tuesday\, Sept 15 – Sunday\, Sept 20 from 9am – 4:00pm. Please come to CNC’s Minnesota Campus (12805 St. Croix Trail South\, Hastings\, MN 55033) and look for an attending staff member. \nIf none of these options work with your schedule\, please reach out to Erika Jensen at erika@carpenternaturecenter.org or (651)-437-4359 ext 101 to arrange a pickup time.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/onlineauctionfundraiser/
LOCATION:Online
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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-8-2-2-2-2-2-5-2/
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 – Register Online Here \nLocation: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 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.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-35-2-3-3-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autumn in the Valley Gala
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nJoin the friends and family of Carpenter Nature Center for an evening of fun for a good cause. It’s a memorable dinner\, raffle\, silent and live auction\, and is Carpenter’s most important fundraiser of the year. Funds raised from this event directly go towards supporting environmental education programs for youth\, protecting wildlife habitat in both MN and WI\, and providing nature-based recreation opportunities for the community. \nLearn more on the Autumn in the Valley Gala Event Page
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/autumn-in-the-valley-gala-5-2/
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 - Orchard Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Online pre-registration required –  Register Online Here \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 or $3 for ‘Friends of CNC’ \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-3-2-2-5-2/
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-10-2-2-2-4-3/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Raptor Release
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nWeather Watch Update: Due to rain currently forecasted for 1:00 p.m.\, we are planning to release the rehabilitated raptors earlier than originally scheduled. Bird releases will begin at Noon (12 pm) with programs will follow until 2 pm\, rain permitting. Because the birds cannot be released during rain for their health and safety\, please plan to arrive by 11:30 a.m. to be onsite in time for the release. \nThe Raptor Center team will continue to monitor conditions and determine whether the rehabilitated raptors can be safely released. If weather conditions prevent the bird releases\, the rest of the Raptor Release event will still go on as planned\, including indoor meet-and-greets with education birds from Carpenter Nature Center and The Raptor Center\, educational booths\, kids’ activities\, Pick Your Own Apples\, and more. Hay Wagon Rides may also be available\, weather permitting. \nProgram Fee: Free admission\, cash and check for vendors. \nJoin Carpenter Nature Center and The Raptor Center of the University of Minnesota as they release rehabilitated raptors at CNC. Event includes hay wagon tours\, kids activities\, raptors on display\, and a variety of education booths from area environmental organizations. \nLearn more about on the Raptor Release Event Page \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-raptor-release-3-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Hawk Watch
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: Free \nJoin Carpenter Nature Center and the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union host the Annual Migratory Bird Count and Hawk Watch! Each fall\, thousands of raptors and other birds fly south to their wintering grounds in the southern U.S. and beyond. Our friendly team of spotters will be counting migrants including raptors\, songbirds\, gulls\, and other southbound birds. Come ask questions\, check in on the count totals\, or participate in the count. \nBinoculars available upon request. \nFor more information\, please call 651-437-4359.
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-hawk-watch-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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