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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - saint-paul-mn BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Auction Fundraiser DTSTART:20260901T140000Z DTEND:20260914T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001224Z UID:21107-1788253200-1789327800@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Support Carpenter Nature Center by participating in the online auction held as part of our Autumn in the Valley Gala!  \nGenerously su pported by local individuals and businesses\, the auction features themed baskets\, plants from Bailey Nurseries\, unforgettable experiences\, origi nal artwork\, and much more. \nYou do not need to attend the Gala to parti cipate\, bidding is open to everyone! It’s a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping\,  discover something new\, and suppo rt 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 auct ion now\, and browse the item catalog. Keep an eye on the website as we up date with more items in the coming days! \nPreview Items\n\n\nRegister for the Auction\n\n\nItem Pickup Instructions: \nOnsite Guests: For those att ending the in-person event on Sunday\, Sept 13\, item pickup will be avail able 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 ta ke place Tuesday\, Sept 15 – Sunday\, Sept 20 from 9am – 4:00pm. Pleas e 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 op tions work with your schedule\, please reach out to Erika Jensen at erika@ carpenternaturecenter.org or (651)-437-4359 ext 101 to arrange a pickup ti me. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001224Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/onlineauctionfundraiser/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Hike DTSTART:20260905T130000Z DTEND:20260905T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:20968-1788595200-1788602400@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online \nL ocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \n  \nL earn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides ava ilable or bring your own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-hike-8-2 -2-2-2-2-5-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike DTSTART:20260912T130000Z DTEND:20260912T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21029-1789200000-1789207200@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – Register Online Here \nLocation: Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center – 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson WI\, 5 4016 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \nLearn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars an d field guides available or bring your own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-35- 2-3-3-4-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn in the Valley Gala DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:20973-1789257600-1789343999@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nJoi n 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 auc tion\, and is Carpenter’s most important fundraiser of the year. Funds r aised from this event directly go towards supporting environmental educati on programs for youth\, protecting wildlife habitat in both MN and WI\, an d providing nature-based recreation opportunities for the community. \nLea rn more on the Autumn in the Valley Gala Event Page LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/autumn-in-the-valley-gala-5-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Orchard Fun! DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T181334Z UID:20951-1789725600-1789729200@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Online pre-registration required –  Register Online Here \n Location: 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. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181334Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-sto ry-time-gifts-for-wildlife-3-2-2-5-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding DTSTART:20260925T133000Z DTEND:20260925T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:20948-1790325000-1790337600@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 –   back patio of the Administration Building  \nProgram Fee: Free \nSee bi rds up close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continu ously\, 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 a s heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled. \nAll banding\, marking\, an d sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Pe rmit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-public-bird-b anding-10-2-2-2-4-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Raptor Release DTSTART:20260926T160000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:20955-1790420400-1790431200@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nPro gram Fee: Free admission\, cash and check for vendors. \nJoin Carpenter Na ture Center and The Raptor Center of the University of Minnesota as they r elease 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 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-raptor-releas e-3-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Hawk Watch DTSTART:20260927T130000Z DTEND:20260927T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:20959-1790496000-1790517600@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:community,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nPro gram Fee: Free \nJoin Carpenter Nature Center and the Minnesota Ornitholog ists’ Union host the Annual Migratory Bird Count and Hawk Watch! Each fa ll\, thousands of raptors and other birds fly south to their wintering gro unds in the southern U.S. and beyond. Our friendly team of spotters will b e counting migrants including raptors\, songbirds\, gulls\, and other sout hbound birds. Come ask questions\, check in on the count totals\, or parti cipate in the count. \nBinoculars available upon request. \nFor more infor mation\, please call 651-437-4359. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-hawk-watch-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260819T181334Z UID:21067-1790812800-1791071999@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers\, Oct 1-3\, 2026\nThreads of Service: Woven Together in Nature\nCo-hosted by the Wisco nsin Master Naturalist Program\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and Ca rpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center\n  \nJoin us and celebrate nature- based volunteerism. Learn\, share\, laugh and reconnect with a community t hat shares your passion for conservation! \nChoose from: \n\n18 Workshops\ n17 Presentations\n8 Field Events\n2 Talking Circles\n2 Service Projects\n 2 Puppet Shows\n2 Socials\nVolunteer Fair\nNature’s Canvas Tiny Art Auct ion\n\nThe Summit is open to all adults interested in nature-based volunte erism.\nMaster Naturalist certification is not required to attend. \nRegis ter Now \nVisit the Summit website for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181334Z LOCATION:St. Croix Valley – Multiple Locations URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-summit-for-natural-r esources-volunteers/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Bird Hike DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21026-1791014400-1791021600@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required. Register Online \nL ocation: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nProgram Fee: $5 per person or FREE for ‘Friends of CNC\,’ SCVBC and students. \n  \nL earn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides ava ilable or bring your own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-bird-hike-8-2 -2-2-2-2-5-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple Festival DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21047-1791590400-1791763199@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 \nCel ebrate the harvest at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual Apple Festival! T his event is free and is held rain (or snow) or shine. \nEnjoy pick-your-o wn 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 an imals of the St. Croix River Valley in our Visitor Center\, and take a hik e with your family on the trails! \nLearn more on the Apple Festival Event Page LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/autumn-in-the-valley-gala-5-2- 2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21043-1791619200-1791626400@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:outdoors 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 identif y birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available or bring your own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:North End – Wisconsin Campus\, 300 East Cove Road\, Hudson\, 54 016 URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-bird-hike-35- 2-3-3-4-2-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Skills Workshop: Apple Production DTSTART:20261018T140000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:20350-1792314000-1792335600@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required – register ONLINE HERE \nLocation : 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 – Apple Shack \nProgram Fee: $5 per person \nJoin CNC Orchardist Sam Behrends and experience fall harvest in the Apple Orchard at CNC! Students will learn how apples are h arvested and packed out to ensure top quality fruit is available to custom ers of the apple shack. Students will process apples not fit for fresh sal e into cider and sauce to take home. Youth 12 – 19 years old. \nThanks t o generous funding from the CHS Foundation\, Carpenter Nature Center is e xcited to launch a new Sustainable Agriculture & Orchard Skills Series fo r 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. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-apple-product ion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisconsin Campus Preschool Story Time - Costumes and Critters DTSTART:20261021T150000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21038-1792576800-1792580400@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Online pre-registration required – Registration Open Soon \n Location: 279 South Cove Rd.\, Hudson\, WI 54016 \nThese programs introduc e children ages 2-5 to nature in a fun and safe environment. Listen to sto ries\, spend time outdoors\, make a craft and meet CNC’s live animals.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center\, 279 South Cove Road\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/wisconsin-campus-preschool-sto ry-time-gifts-for-wildlife-2-2-2-2-2-4-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Public Bird Banding DTSTART:20261023T133000Z DTEND:20261023T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21032-1792744200-1792756800@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S.\, Hastings\, MN 55033 –   back patio of the Administration Building  \nProgram Fee: Free \nSee bi rds up close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continu ously\, 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 a s heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled. \nAll banding\, marking\, an d sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Pe rmit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-public-bird-b anding-10-2-2-2-4-3-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time - Costumes and Critters DTSTART:20261023T150000Z DTEND:20261023T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012809Z UID:21035-1792749600-1792753200@carpenternaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Online pre-registration required – Registration Open Soon \n Location: 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. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012809Z LOCATION:Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus\, 12805 St. Croix Tr ail S.\, Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/minnesota-campus-preschool-sto ry-time-gifts-for-wildlife-3-2-2-5-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Carpenter Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://carpenternaturecenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR