Nature Center Gifts
Support the Nature Center and get some gift shopping done at the same time! If you're looking for something creative yet practical, stop by and check out our unique gifts available for purchase.
Fresh Maple Syrup (while supplies last)
With the help of students from area schools, sap is collected by hand from silver maple trees here at the Nature Center and boiled down over a wood fire in our Sugar Shack.
Stop in today to pick up your own bottle of this locally made treat! All funds go directly to the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center.
12-ounce bottle: $15.00
With the help of students from area schools, sap is collected by hand from silver maple trees here at the Nature Center and boiled down over a wood fire in our Sugar Shack.
Stop in today to pick up your own bottle of this locally made treat! All funds go directly to the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center.
12-ounce bottle: $15.00
Fresh Nature Center Honey (while supplies last)
In September of 2021, the Nature Center harvested over 300 pounds of honey from its beehives! It's going quick—get your bottle today!
1-pound bottle: $12.00 (SOLD OUT)
2-pound bottle: $20.00 (SOLD OUT)
In September of 2021, the Nature Center harvested over 300 pounds of honey from its beehives! It's going quick—get your bottle today!
1-pound bottle: $12.00 (SOLD OUT)
2-pound bottle: $20.00 (SOLD OUT)
Sola Fide Observatory T-shirts
Wear the stars on your shirt while showing support for your local observatory! These out of this universe awesome T-shirts show the observatory with the big dipper in the night sky. The shirt design was designed by local artist and past Naturalist Intern Taylor Miland. These super soft shirts come in multiple different colors and sizes.
The solid black and navy are 100% cotton, while the speckled grey, blue and maroon are 50/50 poly/cotton blend.
Youth sizes (S, M, L): $17.00
Adult sizes S through XL: $22.00
Adult sizes 2XL: $25.00
Wear the stars on your shirt while showing support for your local observatory! These out of this universe awesome T-shirts show the observatory with the big dipper in the night sky. The shirt design was designed by local artist and past Naturalist Intern Taylor Miland. These super soft shirts come in multiple different colors and sizes.
The solid black and navy are 100% cotton, while the speckled grey, blue and maroon are 50/50 poly/cotton blend.
Youth sizes (S, M, L): $17.00
Adult sizes S through XL: $22.00
Adult sizes 2XL: $25.00
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Nature Center T-Shirts
Show off your love for the Nature Center with what you love doing the most at the Nature Center; like climbing the rock or skiing in winter! We have two different designs and colors to choose from. These super soft shirts come in multiple different colors and sizes. Adult sizes S through XL: $22.00 Adult sizes 2XL: $25.00 |
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Hand-dipped Beeswax Candles
Each pair of candles is hand-dipped from pure, clean-burning, sweet-smelling beeswax! New this year! Votive beeswax candles! $6.00 per pair, $8.00 for decorated pair. (SOLD OUT) $3 for votive candle (SOLD OUT) |
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Reusable Shopping Bags
These shopping bags are another great way to reduce the amount of plastic you use every day. And they're made from recycled post consumer PET plastic!
One color left: brown/white. The stylish bags feature the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center logo and have a built-in drawstring pouch on the inside so the whole bag can pack down into a small size for carrying with you. On a quick grocery run? Simply unfold the bag from its easy-carry pouch and you have a plastic-free alternative at the ready.
Friends of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Reusable Bag: $5.00
These shopping bags are another great way to reduce the amount of plastic you use every day. And they're made from recycled post consumer PET plastic!
One color left: brown/white. The stylish bags feature the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center logo and have a built-in drawstring pouch on the inside so the whole bag can pack down into a small size for carrying with you. On a quick grocery run? Simply unfold the bag from its easy-carry pouch and you have a plastic-free alternative at the ready.
Friends of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Reusable Bag: $5.00
The Essence of Place: The Story of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Written by Douglas Wood, Photography by John Duren
This beautiful coffee table book features stunning photographs and vibrant chapters all about the Nature Center's wild spaces. This book has been a project more than a year in the making and does truly capture the essence of our well-loved nature preserve.
The cost of the book is now $30.00 and all profits go directly to the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center. The Nature Center relies on the Friends' support to put on our programs and classes throughout the year! The books are now available for purchase in the Interpretive Center; Sweet Reads; and Super Fresh Produce, Bakery, & Garden Center.
Written by Douglas Wood, Photography by John Duren
This beautiful coffee table book features stunning photographs and vibrant chapters all about the Nature Center's wild spaces. This book has been a project more than a year in the making and does truly capture the essence of our well-loved nature preserve.
The cost of the book is now $30.00 and all profits go directly to the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center. The Nature Center relies on the Friends' support to put on our programs and classes throughout the year! The books are now available for purchase in the Interpretive Center; Sweet Reads; and Super Fresh Produce, Bakery, & Garden Center.