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what to look for in nature 

April Phenology
  1. Ice will start to disappear from lakes and ponds.
  2. The first Garter Snakes may now be emerging from their underground dens.
  3. The first Peregrine Falcons​ should be returning.
  4. Dark-eyed Juncos are feeding on weed and grass seeds on the ground.
  5. Red-Winged Blackbirds return to marshes.
  6. On warm days Honey Bees will clean the hive and take out dead bees, you can see them laying around the hive.
  7. Look for our resident Woodchuck/Groundhog! 
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May Flowers 

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Phenology photos


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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 >
      • Photo Contest
    • FAQ
    • Trail Map
    • History
    • Staff
    • Nature Center Gifts
    • Canoe & Kayak Rental
    • Injured/Abandoned Animals
  • Programs & Events
    • Summer Classes
    • Calendar of Events
    • Trail Access Tours
    • Nature Play Afternoons
    • Senior Specials
    • Eco-Blitz: Soil
    • Dammen Adventure Family Fun Day
    • Friends Bus Trip
  • Get Involved
    • Friends of the Hormel Nature Center
    • Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program
    • Volunteer Calendar
    • Volunteer Work Parties
  • Facility Rental
    • Facility Rental Policies
  • Sola Fide Observatory
    • Night Sky Viewing Guide
  • Resources
    • Rain Garden
    • Sustainable Tips
    • Phenology
    • Nature Notes
    • Environmental Education Resources