JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER



​The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center features over 500 acres of prairie, forests, and wetlands.
​Keep eyes and ears open for many kinds of wildlife as you explore the 9+ miles of trails!
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What to see outside and Habitats 

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Seasons of the Hormel Nature Center

This slideshow shows many of the sights you can see at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. With over 500 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland habitat, we have a great variety of wildlife which you may encounter on your visit.

If you upload photos you took while you were exploring the trails, make sure to tag the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Let people know where they can experience wildlife, beautiful scenery, and the great outdoors!
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
    • Education Programs
    • FAQ/Rules
    • Trail Map
    • History
    • Staff
    • Nature Center Gifts
    • Canoe & Kayak Rental
    • Injured/Abandoned Animals
    • 50th Anniversary
  • Programs & Events
    • Upcoming Programs and Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Summer Classes
    • Trail Access Tours
    • Nature Play Afternoons
    • Senior Specials
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Friends of the Hormel Nature Center
    • Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program
    • Employment
  • Facility Rental
  • Sola Fide Observatory
  • Resources
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Nature Notes
    • What's New In Nature?
    • Rain Garden
    • Pollinator Garden
    • Gravel Bed Tree Nursery
    • Sustainable Tips
    • Night Sky Viewing Guide
    • Environmental Education Resources