Hein Visitor Center – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus

Sign: "Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center: Visitors Welcome Daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m".; Yellow Arrow points to "Apples"

Address: 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016
Upcoming Events: Jump to Hein Visitor Center – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus Events

Website Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center
Phone 651-437-4359
Hours 8am-4:30pm

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s Wisconsin campus offers some events and activities at its Wisconsin Campus. It also has trails that are open daily (except major holidays) from 8am-4:30pm.

Upcoming family-friendly events at Carpenter Nature Center

04/04/2026: Carpenter Minnesota Guided Bird Hike – Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

04/11/2026: Carpenter Wisconsin Guided Bird Hike – Hein Visitor Center – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus

04/15/2026: Carpenter Wisconsin Preschool Storytime: Earth Day (FREE) – Hein Visitor Center – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus

04/17/2026: Carpenter Preschool Storytime: Earth Day (FREE) – Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

04/25/2026: Earth Day Birding Festival – Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

05/09/2026: Wings of Spring Migration Celebration (FREE) – Hein Visitor Center – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus

06/15/2026 - 07/31/2026: Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center Summer Camp – Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

Story Times at Carpenter Nature Center

Preschool story times are offered at the Wisconsin campus once a month on Wednesday mornings. Check out the Family Fun Calendar for the next date. These story times are designed to introduce young children ages 2-5 with their grown up to nature in a fun and safe environment. Program includes a nature story, an art or craft project, outdoor exploration, and live animal observation. Pre-registration is required.

Toddler exploring Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings, Minnesota.
Carpenter’s Preschool Storytime includes outdoor time. Dress for the weather.

Upcoming Family-Friendly Events


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