JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER

What's Happening:

 Ski & snowshoe rentals are open

RENTING SKIS REQUIRES A RESERVATION TIME - WE DO NOT ACCEPT WALK INS
 FIND OUT HOW TO RESERVE AND MORE INFO:  CLICK HERE 

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50 YEARS WITH THE JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER -
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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.
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INTERPRETIVE Center Will open back up to the public as of monday, january 11th

  • Per Governor Walz's most recent order the Interpretive Center will be able to open at regular business hours starting January 11th. We will be open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00pm and Sundays, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.  
  • The trails are still open to the public from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
  • We will keep our social media and website up to date with information regarding any changes 

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! 

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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Contact                                                   
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
1304 21st St NE
Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 437-7519
Email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org

Fax: (507) 396-2903
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  • Home
  • About
    • 50th Anniversary
    • FAQ
    • Trail Map
    • History
    • Staff
    • Nature Center Gifts
    • Ski & Snowshoe Rental
    • Injured/Abandoned Animals
  • Programs & Events
    • Cancellations due to COVID-19
    • Calendar of Events
  • Get Involved
    • Friends of the Hormel Nature Center
    • Volunteer Calendar
  • Facility Rental
    • Facility Rental Policies
  • Sola Fide Observatory
    • Night Sky Viewing Guide
  • Resources
    • Rain Garden
    • Sustainable Tips
    • Nature Notes
    • Environmental Education Resources