To celebrate the neotropical migratory birds who make the St. Croix River Valley their summer home, The Phipps Atrium Gallery has been transformed into a tropical rainforest with birds made by students from Willow River Elementary School under the direction of local artist Lana Sjoberg. This project is a partnership with Tropical Wings, a non-profit … Continue reading Tropical Wings Rainforest in the Atrium Gallery
Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
The annual River Cleanup is a core activity of Hudson’s St. Croix RiverFest. Community volunteers get out on the riverbank collecting trash and working to help clean up the river (trash bags will be provided). While the goal of RiverFest is to get people out to enjoy the river, the River Cleanup is the “purpose” … Continue reading Hudson & North Hudson River Cleanup
Join Carpenter Nature Center (CNC) staff to learn about some of the amazing animals that call the St. Croix River Valley their home and meet them up close! CNC is an environmental education and conservation organization with the mission of fostering appreciation and inspiring stewardship of the natural world. With campuses on both the Minnesota … Continue reading Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix
The Minnesota DNR and the Wisconsin DNR are teaming up to stop the spread of Invasive Fish Species such as Silver and Bighead Carp in the upper Mississippi River basin, including the St. Croix River. Come and see the Minnesota DNR's Electrofishing Boat demonstration (water conditions permitting). There will also be display booths at the … Continue reading Invasive Species Control on the St. Croix River – Demonstration & Information
The public and Rotarians are invited to a free discussion by Angie Hong on the subject of the state of the watershed, following regular meeting of Hudson Daybreak Rotary. Speaker Angie Hong, Water Education Specialist, Minnesota Washington Conservation District will discuss the St. Croix River watershed, of nearly 8,000 square miles and includes dozens of … Continue reading The State of the St. Croix Watershed
Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s WI Campus for a morning of family fun. Visitors can meet some of CNC’s live animal ambassadors, make a craft, coloring pages, nature scavenger hunt and take a hike. Free for all ages, indoor and outdoor activities.
Join Miss Sara and Miss Annie, from the Hudson Area Public Library for a special RiverFest storytime!
Join us for an engaging family concert with loads of group participation. Ice cream provided by the Hudson Area Library Foundation and Friends of the Hudson Area Library.
The FREE St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert is a popular RiverFest event. Celebrating community and the scenic St. Croix River with something for people of all ages. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled family evening! Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy the show. … Continue reading St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert
Mr. Mick will be teaching us about how clouds are formed. Join us outside on the library terrace.
Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
Meet at 10am SHARP at the Willow River boat launch Willow River State Park, 1034 County Road A, Hudson Registration is required as spots are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LetsPaddleWillow In honor of RiverFest week, join our naturalists on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down the Willow … Continue reading Let’s Go Paddling!
Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.