Minnesota Campus Multiple Habitats & Visitor Center
Carpenter
Nature Center's Minnesota Campus is located along the bluffs of the
Wild & Scenic St. Croix River. The site includes 425 acres of
tall grass prairie, oak savannah, flood plain, riparian habitat,
river's edge, pine plantation, wetland and woodland. Four miles of
paved trails and 11 miles of mulched/mowed trails make the various
habitats easily accessible. Specialties include nesting Bald Eagles,
Summer Tanagers and Barred Owls. The bluffs make it a perfect spot to
watch fall raptor migration and the site is utilized by migrating
Saw-whet Owls. A large feeding station maintained year-round often
yields good looks at irruptive winter species such as Red-breasted
Nuthatches, Purple Finches and Pine Siskins. The Nature Center has
documented 198 bird species on the Minnesota Campus.
| Wisconsin Campus Eastern Meadowlarks Abound
Carpenter
Nature Center's Wisconsin Campus encompasses 300 acres of prairie,
oak savanna, pine plantation and mixed forest. The area boasts ten
miles of trails providing easy opportunities to explore the various
habitats. Breeding bird species include American Kestrels, Eastern
Meadowlarks and Clay-colored Sparrows. Migratory stop-over visitors
include Northern Harriers and a variety of wood warblers. Winter
residents like Northern Shrikes are frequently seen. Facilities
include a port-a-potty, maintenance sheds and parking on site at 300
East Cove Rd.
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