Learners Ages 5-10 Years Old

Animal Charisma– Discover what makes each family of animals so special. Meet some live animals.

Animal Signs– Look for clues of animal visitors. Meet some live animals.

Apple Orchard– Visit the orchard habitat, sample some ripe apples & taste freshly pressed juice.

Bees, Butterflies, & Bouquets– Observe bees & butterflies in action and delight in the sweet smell of flowers! Enjoy a snack at the end.

Chow Time– Observe the special ways animals catch & eat their food, then watch them dine.

Endangered Animals– Educate yourself about the terms “Special Concern,” “Threatened,” and “Endangered.” Meet a live animal of special concern.

Maple Syruping– Examine the magic that takes place in a Maple tree as we learn how to tap and gather sap to make syrup! Taste the syrup at the end!

Migration Mania– Learn the mysteries & dangers of bird migration. Meet a live bird.

Nature Scavenger Hunt– Unearth the treasures of nature as you compete to find objects in a scavenger hunt.

River Life– Get your feet wet while exploring the life of the St. Croix River. YOU MUST WEAR SHOES TO GET WET!

Summerfest– Join us for a summer party! We’ll play games and much more to celebrate summer.

Untouchables– Identify poisonous plants and animals. Meet a few of the “undesirable” animals.

Wetland Bingo– Explore the wetland by tromping through the mud & the muck & playing bingo. WEAR SHOES THAT CAN GET WET!

Wildlife Walk– Investigate habitats of common wildlife in MN and WI. Meet live animals.

Learners 10 Years and Older

Forestry– Find out what makes a forest & why they are so important.

Geocaching– Learn the basics of using a GPS device and hunt for hidden caches around CNC.

Lumberjack Games– Test your skill, strength, and ability with some fun lumberjack games. WEAR CLOTHES & SHOES TO GET WET!

Maple Syruping– Examine the magic that takes place in a Maple tree as we learn how to tap and gather sap to make syrup! Taste the syrup at the end!

Map Reading Mystery– Students learn basic map reading skills to find symbols which lead to a treasure.

Orienteering Basics– Master the art of map & compass to complete an orienteering course.

Snowshoeing– Unveil winter’s mysteries with this ancient sport and learn about winter ecology on a guided snowshoe hike.

Wildlife Walk– Investigate habitats of common wildlife and meet live animals.

Wilderness Survival– Build a fire, shelter, and keep a smile as you put your survival skills to the test