Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
| The 507 acre Jay C. Hormel Nature Center preserve was established in 1971 and is located in Western Mower County within the city limits of Austin. The Nature Center features restored and remnant prairie, hardwood forest, wetlands and meandering streams. As you hike the seven miles of trail there are deer, mink, raccoons, salamanders, birds and other native wildlife for your viewing pleasure. |
| Trail hours are open from 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. Interpretive building is open 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 on Sunday. Located on 21st Street NE, one quarter mile North off Exit 180B, on Interstate 90 Phone: 507-437-7519 E-mail: jchnatur@smig.net |
| Education School programs Hands-on structured environmental education programs are offered to all ages with emphasis at grades K through 6. Staff is willing to adapt to your curriculum needs. Bus Tours Fun, interactive educational programs developed for all ages, includes seasonal offerings such as maple syruping and apple cidering. Visitor Center Features an exhibit display area, with live animals, touch tables, mounted animals, nature games, preschool play area and a nature library. |
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| Our 2010 spring and summer newsletter with special events and summer youth programming are now updated and published on this website. |
