Carpenter Story Stroll – Johnny’s Pheasant (FREE)

Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/12/2026 - 07/15/2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center 12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN, 55033

Description

Carpenter Nature Center invites families to drop in to explore the Story Stroll featuring picture books by local authors on a self-led walk. Visit during park hours and explore the path and story stations at your own pace. FREE. Drop In. All Ages.

2026 Summer Story Walks

• June 17 – 24 | Watercress** by Andrea Wang
• July 8 – 15 | Johnny’s Pheasant by Cheryl Minnema
• August 5 – 12 | Mr. Fox’s Game of No by David LaRochelle & Illustrated by Mike Wahnoutka

More Stories to Tell

• Family Fun Idea: StoryWalk
• Find our roundup of the Best Storytimes in the Twin Cities.

Information:

• Learn more: Carpenter Nature Center event calendar or call 651-437-4359 to reserve a space.
• Family fun at Carpenter-St Croix Valley Nature Center

**This article includes affiliate links to Bookshop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. Family Fun Twin Cities receives a small commission on books ordered through our link. If you want to find a specific local bookstore to support, find them on this map and they’ll receive the full profit off your order. Otherwise, your order will contribute to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores (even those that don’t use Bookshop). Learn more here.

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