November is a month for being thankful, and this year we have many reasons to be grateful. On behalf of everyone here at Carpenter Nature Center, we would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of you. Thank you to our visitors – for making CNC part of your life during these extraordinary times. Thank you to our volunteers – your commitment and passion for CNC is highly valued by all of us. Thank you to our Friends of CNC – your financial gifts ensures our programs continue to grow and that all families can experience the changing seasons in the spectacular setting of the St. Croix Valley. CNC could not exist without your help.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS Meet & Greet Live Animals at the Minnesota Campus November 6 & 20 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Stop by anytime during the hour to meet some of our animal ambassadors. Our naturalists will be available to introduce you to the animals and answer any of your questions. We will be practicing social distancing, allowing space between families, and limiting group size to 10 people. Free to attend, no RSVP required. See Carpenter Nature Page 8 Nature Center!

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Animals of the St. Croix -Live Animal Presentation November 7 & 28 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

In this program, we will learn about the animals that make their homes in the St. Croix River Valley and what unique characteristics they have to help them live here. Program Fee: $5.00 per person. Space is limited, so registration is required. Choose the date you’d like to attend and RSVP by calling (651)437-4359.

Preschool Story Time: Pigeon Party November 13 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

The program will be ongoing between 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. The program will include a story, a craft, and a chance to meet one of Carpenter’s animal ambassadors. Facemasks are encouraged, in situations when 6’ social distancing cannot be maintained. Program Fee: $5/per child or $3/per child for “Friends of CNC.” Space is limited, so registration is required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.

Wisconsin Campus Owl Prowl November 13 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This time of the year, many of the Midwest’s 12 owl species are out and vocalizing. Explore CNC’s Wisconsin Campus (300 E. Cove Road, Hudson) on a guided night hike to look and listen for these owls. Program Fee: $5.00 per person or $4.00 for “Friends of CNC.” Space is limited, so registration is required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.

Wisconsin Campus Bird Hike November 14 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Join the St. Croix Valley Bird Club on a morning hike on our beautiful WI campus. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Program fee: $5.00 or free for “Friends of CNC”, Hastings Environmental Protectors, High School students, and St. Croix Valley Bird Club members. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.

Raptors – Live Animal Presentation November 14 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

In this class we will learn about raptors as they’re migrating overhead, and our own ambassador birds here at Carpenter. Program Fee: $5.00 per person. Space is limited, so registration is required. Choose which date you’d like to attend and RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.

Reptiles and Amphibians November 21 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

In this program, we will learn about cold-blooded reptiles and amphibians, how the two groups are similar and different, and what they do during the winter months. Program Fee: $5.00 per person. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.

FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Although students will likely not participate in field trips with their schools this autumn, we are making our usual school group programming available for families to attend. These programs are designed to address graduation standards, support classroom or distance learning, and are a fun opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Scholarships available. Facemasks encouraged. *New class times starting in November* The cost to attend will be $5 per child for each program. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please RSVP by calling (651)-437-4359.

Family Field Trip: Change of Seasons November 3, 5, & 24 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Family Field Trip: Weather November 10 & 12 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.