Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband – make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
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CNC – Wisconsin Campus Bioblitz
Bioblitz programs and hikes begin at 3pm on Friday, July 21 and continue on Saturday, July 22, ending at noon.
Visitors can sign up to learn about moths, birds and other plants and animals found at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus. Learn from bird, invertebrate, reptile, amphibian, and plant experts in a fun day of citizen science. Come to the Wisconsin Campus and join inventory teams in restored prairies, riparian habitats, and wooded bluff lands to discover and document plant and animal species. All ages are welcome at this FREE program.
Surveyors will hike the woods, prairies and oak savannahs of CNC’s Wisconsin Campus and report their findings to our Bioblitz HQ at the Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center at 279 S. Cove Road, Hudson.
To sign up for a specific program or hike register by calling Jen at 651-437-4359 (ext. 108) or Abbey at 651-437-4359 (ext. 118).
Plans are underway but here is a peek some of the programs:
Saturday at 4:45am: “OMG it’s Early Bird Survey” with Ben Douglas
The team will get up before civil sunrise (at a very un-civilized time) to survey birds.
Saturday at 10am: Bumblebee Survey with Chris Smith
Planning for additional programs (including plant surveys) is underway. Please check back later for more details or visit Carpenter Nature Center’s website.
Watch Video of “Indigenous Scars: Wisconsin Massacre & Boarding Schools”
Did you miss the “Indigenous Scars: Wisconsin Massacre & Boarding Schools” presentation?
You can watch a video of the program on YouTube.
Thank you to the River Channel for recording and sharing this video.
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This program was presented on July 22, 2023.
Speakers Kevin and Patsy Alderson talk about the Bad Axe Massacre and the Wisconsin Boarding School at Tomah
Kirby Metoxen shares the story of the reinterment of Oneida children returned from Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania
Taste the Native influenced bites and beverages with indigenous inspired appetizers by chef Carey Castner. Learn more about Carey at Tailored Table.
This program addresses serious subjects and is recommended for teens and adult audience.
View this suggested video to provide background information about the Bad Axe Massacre: Battle of Bad Axe by Jim Jorstad
An educational video which traces the history and aftermath of the 1832 Battle at Bad Axe
Watch Videos of the RiverFest Native American Celebration
View videos of the RiverFest Native American Celebration which was held on July 20, 2024.
The Iron Mound Singers and Dancers from the Ho-Chunk Nation.
• Midwestern Pow-Wow dancing with the Native drum and singing
• Traditional Ho-Chunk Woodland and Applique Dancers
Watch a video of the Ho-Chunk Performance >
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
• Lakeshore Singers
• Lead Singer Bruce Sonnenberg
• Lead Dancer Brandon Geshick
Watch a video of the St. Croix Chippewa Performance >
• Native American pow-wow food for sale by the Mosay family.
• Hand Crafted Native American Arts & Crafts.
Program sponsors: NATOW (Native American Tourism of Wisconsin), St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin and St. Croix Casino.
WRSP – Summer Scavenger Hunt
Get outside and join us for a scavenger hunt at Willow River State Park. Meet at the Willow River Nature Center and search for items on a checklist throughout the park, then come back to the Nature Center and collect a small participation prize!
**This event costs $5/person or $10/family (cash or card) in support of our nonprofit’s mission. Events are free to Friends members, become one here: https://tinyurl.com/Friendmember
Vehicle admission into the park is required. All outdoor events are weather-dependent. For more info email: naturecenter@willowkinnifriends.org.
RiverFest Partner Display Booths
Come down to Lakefront Park EARLY to spend time at the Non-profit display booths. RiverFest partner organizations and other non-profits groups will have booths with information, activities and demonstrations before and during the concert.
Minnesota & Wisconsin National Scenic Riverway Tour
Take a boat cruise of the scenic St. Croix River Valley and enjoy a fajita dinner. Presentations about our National Treasure, the St. Croix River, and remarks from leaders representing Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers and Minnesota Gov. Walz have been invited, as have Natural Resources, Tourism and National Park Service Department Heads.
Enjoy the tasty build your own Fajitas and special 2 for 1 Margaritas along with a full cash bar.
Boarding starts 45 minutes before the start of your trip. The boat leaves at 6:15pm sharp
- Things to know!
- A Cash Bar is available on board for cocktails and beverages.
- We do not accept credit cards or checks on the boat.
- If you are booking a large party we suggest you reserve tickets all at one time, so we may seat you all together.
Book your cruise here or use the QR code above.
Please use the promo code: RiverFest2023 to receive a $10 discount.
Tickets are also available at StCroixRiverCruises.com.
Promo code: RiverFest2023 to receive a $10 discount.
RiverFest Family Movie Night
Families are invited to enjoy the FREE family-friendly movie ““Moana 2” at the Lakefront Park Bandshell. In this animated move, after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Watch the official trailer.
Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and watch the movie under the stars. Experience this entertain kids’ movie outdoors on a giant 40 ft. inflatable screen!
We will have kid-friendly pre-movie activities from 7:30-9:00pm, including yard games provided by the Hudson Area Public Library and the Lakefront Park Tree Trek.
*If it rains the movie will be canceled.
Please check back Tuesday after 3pm for weather announcements.
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Sponsored by:
Tricia & the Toonies ENVIRO-FUN Puppets
Tricia & the Toonies will bring together viewers of all ages in environmental awareness, teamwork and fun. Learn about the many ways of reducing the amount of trash we generate and to rethink, reuse, recycle!
Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy this FREE show.
The Toonies are presented in partnership with the City of Hudson.
Listen to the RiverFest song created by Tricia Haynes or view the lyrics to the RiverFest, It’s the Best! song.
Watch a video of the 2023 RivrerFest Toonies Puppet Show Thank you to River Channel for sharing this video.
In the event of rain, the program will be moved to the Hudson Area Library at 700 1st Street.
Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix
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 and Wisconsin sides of the St. Croix River, CNC is able to preserve wildlife habitat while also providing quality educational opportunities.