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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers\, Oct 1-3\, 2026\nThreads of Service: Woven Together in Nature\nCo-hosted by the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center\n  \nJoin us and celebrate nature-based volunteerism. Learn\, share\, laugh and reconnect with a community that shares your passion for conservation! \nChoose from: \n\n18 Workshops\n17 Presentations\n8 Field Events\n2 Talking Circles\n2 Service Projects\n2 Puppet Shows\n2 Socials\nVolunteer Fair\nNature’s Canvas Tiny Art Auction\n\nThe Summit is open to all adults interested in nature-based volunteerism.\nMaster Naturalist certification is not required to attend. \nRegister Now \nVisit the Summit website for more information. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-summit-for-natural-resources-volunteers/
LOCATION:St. Croix Valley – Multiple Locations
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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-8-2-2-2-2-2-5-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nCelebrate the harvest at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual Apple Festival! This event is free and is held rain (or snow) or shine. \nEnjoy pick-your-own apples\, hayrides (weather permitting)\, cider-making demonstrations\, live music\, live animal programs\, children’s activities\, apple brats grilled by the Hastings Lions\, baked goods\, and more! Learn about the animals of the St. Croix River Valley in our Visitor Center\, and take a hike with your family on the trails! \n  \nLearn more on the Apple Festival Event Page
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/autumn-in-the-valley-gala-5-2-2/
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: North End – 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nFee: $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-35-2-3-3-4-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North End – Wisconsin Campus\, 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson\, 54016
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SUMMARY:FULL FOR 2026 - Wisconsin Campus Saw-whet Owl Banding
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM FULL FOR 2026 \nLocation: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nRegistration: Online Registration. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. \nProgram Fee: This program is FREE\, however donations to Carpenter Nature Center are always appreciated. \n  \nLearn about the migration patterns of Northern Saw-whet Owls. Join our researchers as they venture out to band some of our native owls. This program is weather dependent. Program fee: FREE. \nNote: This year is expected to have lower than usual migration activity in our area. There is no guarantee that an owl will be sighted during the program. \n*All 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/saw-whet-owl-banding-2-3/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Skills Workshop: Apple Production
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – register ONLINE HERE \nLocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 – Apple Shack \nProgram Fee: $5 per person \nYouth ages 12 – 19 years old are invited to experience the fall harvest at Carpenter’s Apple Orchard! Students will learn how apples are harvested and packed out to ensure top quality fruit is available to customers of the apple shack. Students will process apples not fit for fresh sale into cider and sauce to take home. \nThanks to generous funding from the CHS Foundation\, Carpenter Nature Center is excited to launch a new Sustainable Agriculture & Orchard Skills Series for Youth. This hands-on workshop series invites youth to explore real-world agricultural experiences and build practical skills in orchard management\, sustainability\, and land stewardship. 
URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-apple-production/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Costumes and Critters
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS FULL  \nPre-registration required – Register Here \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-2-2-2-2-2-4-2/
LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, 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-10-2-2-2-4-3-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Costumes and Critters
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Registration 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-3-2-2-5-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
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