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.
*New* 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
Grace and Emma Larson wearing our original t-shirts, outside at the City of Austin Waste Treatment Facility during the 2014 Water Festival. (Photo by Michael Larson‎)
"Clean Water ~ We all live downstream" T-shirts
Show your support for the Nature Center and our mission for clean water with a 100% cotton, responsibly produced t-shirt! This year's shirts are royal blue (see photos below)!
If you're looking for our original "galaxy blue" t-shirts (see photo to the right), we still have a handful of sizes available (children's sizes 4 through 10, adult size L).
Toddler sizes (2 through 5/6): $15.00
Youth sizes (S [6-8], M [10-12], L [14-16]): $17.00
Adult sizes S through XL: $22.00
Adult sizes 2XL and 3XL: $25.00
Show your support for the Nature Center and our mission for clean water with a 100% cotton, responsibly produced t-shirt! This year's shirts are royal blue (see photos below)!
If you're looking for our original "galaxy blue" t-shirts (see photo to the right), we still have a handful of sizes available (children's sizes 4 through 10, adult size L).
Toddler sizes (2 through 5/6): $15.00
Youth sizes (S [6-8], M [10-12], L [14-16]): $17.00
Adult sizes S through XL: $22.00
Adult sizes 2XL and 3XL: $25.00
Front: Our Clean Water logo, based on artwork by Katie Joy Wold
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Back: Friends of the Hormel Nature Center logo on adult t-shirt
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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.
Hand-dipped Beeswax Candles
Each pair of candles is hand-dipped from pure, clean-burning, sweet-smelling beeswax!
$6.00 per pair
Each pair of candles is hand-dipped from pure, clean-burning, sweet-smelling beeswax!
$6.00 per pair
Stainless Steel Water Bottles
These water bottles are a sturdy alternative to plastic water bottles! They can last a lifetime—replacing hundreds or thousands of plastic water bottles. Reusable water bottles keep tons plastic out of circulation and out of landfills. These blue bottles feature the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center logo as well as our "Clean Water ~ We All Live Downstream" design. Bring one with you to lunch, to exercise, or just to have on your desk throughout the day. Improve your health and the health of the planet—pick up a bottle today. "Clean Water ~ We All Live Downstream" Water Bottle: $10.00 |
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! Two color choices: blue/black or brown/white. Both 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 |
Photo card set by John Duren
Photo Greeting Cards
A very special set of photo cards featuring the work of wildlife photographer John Duren. This set highlights five of John's favorite photos from his book, The Essence of Place.
$15 per set of 5 cards
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 2020, 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
2-pound bottle: $20.00
In September of 2020, 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
2-pound bottle: $20.00