Skiing Season!
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Here at the Nature Center we have started to teach 6th grade cross-country skiing and shelter building to over 400 students!
Ski trails are open and we are renting skis! Please be mindful of walking on trails during our busy skiing season. Please walk all the way to the sides of the trial. The larger groomed/packed section is for skate skiers, not for walking, please do not walk down the center of the trail. |
With the start of teaching winter survival/ shelter building/ cross-country skiing to over 400 6th graders this year, we have noticed that a lot of students are coming unprepared for being outside in the snow and cold all day.
We have hats, gloves, and scarves, but we need snow boots, snow pants, and long socks for ages 11-13 primarily. We are asking for these donations so that all students have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in winter.
Thank you for your donations, everything this community does to support the Nature Center and the students that come through here is very appreciated!
We have hats, gloves, and scarves, but we need snow boots, snow pants, and long socks for ages 11-13 primarily. We are asking for these donations so that all students have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in winter.
Thank you for your donations, everything this community does to support the Nature Center and the students that come through here is very appreciated!
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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.
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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!
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 |
Learn more about the
Nature Center through our About page, see upcoming events on the Programs & Events page, or click the calendar below! |
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Friends of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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