Summer 2020 Mentee APPLICATION  

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We are now accepting applications for the summer Kevin Dammen Mentorship program. This program is open to students 13 years of age or older. The Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program started as a memorial to an outgoing young man who loved the outdoors and helped support his community in many ways. Today, our program continues as a way to help youth develop their passions and grow their personal and professional skills. Mentees may help with and participate in a variety of activities, including our summer adventure classes, programs, canoe/kayak rental, etc.  Please contact us at 507-437-7519 or info@hormelnaturecenter.org  for an application form or stop in and pick one up at the front desk.
Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, April 2. 

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Fall & Winter 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! 

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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

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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)
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Trail Hours:
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily
Trail Map

Learn more about the
Nature Center through our
About page, see upcoming events on the Programs & Events page, or click the calendar below!

calendar of events

Fall/winter newsletter

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Friends of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center

• Thank you to our renewing and new members of the Friends of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center! Interested in joining the Friends?​​

Join or Renew for 2020 friends MEMBERSHIP

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Donate

Interested in supporting us through membership? Please use the button on the left to join the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center or to renew your membership.

None of the Nature Center’s programming would be possible without the community’s continued support! Please use the button on the left to make a donation to the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center.