Carpenter Nature Center

Minnesota Campus

Multiple Habitats & Visitor Center

CarpenterNature Center's Minnesota Campus is located along the bluffs of theWild & Scenic St. Croix River. The site includes 425 acres oftall grass prairie, oak savannah, flood plain, riparian habitat,river's edge, pine plantation, wetland and woodland. Four miles ofpaved trails and 11 miles of mulched/mowed trails make the varioushabitats easily accessible. Specialties include nesting Bald Eagles,Summer Tanagers and Barred Owls. The bluffs make it a perfect spot towatch fall raptor migration and the site is utilized by migratingSaw-whet Owls. A large feeding station maintained year-round oftenyields good looks at irruptive winter species such as Red-breastedNuthatches, Purple Finches and Pine Siskins. The Nature Center hasdocumented 198 bird species on the Minnesota Campus.

Wisconsin Campus

Eastern Meadowlarks Abound

CarpenterNature Center's Wisconsin Campus encompasses 300 acres of prairie,oak savanna, pine plantation and mixed forest. The area boasts tenmiles of trails providing easy opportunities to explore the varioushabitats. Breeding bird species include American Kestrels, EasternMeadowlarks and Clay-colored Sparrows. Migratory stop-over visitorsinclude Northern Harriers and a variety of wood warblers. Winterresidents like Northern Shrikes are frequently seen. Facilitiesinclude a port-a-potty, maintenance sheds and parking on site at 300East Cove Rd.