virtual bumble bee survey class
If you are interested in becoming a citizen scientist to help scientists gather data about bumble bee populations, check out our new virtual class that will give you all the tools you need! Check it out by clicking here.
INTERPRETIVE Center Opening
The Interpretive Center will be opening on June 1.
- The Interpretive Center will be open every day during regular operating hours.
- The exhibit area is open regular hours.
-The Early Childhood room will remain closed.
-The tunnels will be blocked off and closed.
-There will be no snake handling. - Maple Syrup will be on sale!
- Per Governor Walz's most recent order, facial coverings are required by all persons when in the building. If you do not have one, a disposable one will be provided by our staff.
- It is required that you use hand sanitizer that will be provided to you upon entering the building.
- Traffic flow will be managed to ensure social distancing standards are met.
New trail signs and trail colors
Fun Fact: The signs are made from the siding of the old building!
Exciting News: We have new trail signs and colored trails!
- We are in the process of eliminating some trails to simplify the trail system, you can see on the map above the updated map with the trails taken out.
- We will have an updated version of our map available soon, this one is temporary.
- The grey trails are connecting trails and the trails with an S next to them are used during ski season only.
- There are signs for the parking lot, the tower, the pond, the stepping stone bridge, and the covered bridge.
- There are 8 colored trails
- Blue = .4 mi 5. Red = 1 mi
- Yellow = .6 mi 6. Orange = 1.2 mi
- Purple = .75 mi 7. Black = 1.2 mi
- White = .8 mi 8. Green = 1.35 mi
Spring & Summer Events
Looking for more information on what is coming up at the nature center? Check out all the details for what programs and classes we will be offering on our Programs & Events page!
News Release
We wish to thank The Hormel Foundation for its generous support of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We learned recently that The Hormel Foundation will again be investing $40,000 in the environmental education of students from Austin and Mower County. Additionally, they are funding the creation of a master plan for the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This is an integral step towards receiving a “Regionally Significant Park” designation from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. With the help of The Hormel Foundation, the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center continues to grow towards the future.
~ J. Luke Reese and the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center staff
~ J. Luke Reese and the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center staff
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Interpretive Center Hours:
Monday thru Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m. (Closed City of Austin holidays) Trail Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily Trail Map |
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