Upcoming Programs & Events
All programs held in the Interpretive Center unless otherwise specified.
RSVP by email (info@hormelnaturecenter.org), phone (507-437-7519), or in person at the Interpretive Center.
RSVP by email (info@hormelnaturecenter.org), phone (507-437-7519), or in person at the Interpretive Center.
Every month there will be a chance to get involved and help the nature center with volunteer work parties. Learn more about these opportunities click here.
Friends Members Only-Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Saturday, September 5; 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Help with Monarch Watch's research by learning to catch, tag, record, and release monarchs on their amazing 2,000 mile journey to spend the winter in Mexico!
We will be staggering start times to spread out families, we will give you your start time when you RSVP with us.
Space will be limited to 6 familes, please RSVP by Friday, September 4.
Saturday, September 5; 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Help with Monarch Watch's research by learning to catch, tag, record, and release monarchs on their amazing 2,000 mile journey to spend the winter in Mexico!
We will be staggering start times to spread out families, we will give you your start time when you RSVP with us.
Space will be limited to 6 familes, please RSVP by Friday, September 4.
37th Annual Halloween Warm-Up
Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10
For two magical nights, the Nature Center (with the help of Matchbox Children’s Theatre) is under special enchantment! Take a 45-minute hike and enjoy “spook”tacular Halloween and nature skits performed by creatures, critters, and spirits of the night. Especially designed to appeal to children ages 4-11 (accompanied by an adult), but all ages are welcome!
Due to COVID-19, some changes that will be implemented this year are:
*Note: The Interpretive Center will be closed during the day on October 9 & 10.
Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10
For two magical nights, the Nature Center (with the help of Matchbox Children’s Theatre) is under special enchantment! Take a 45-minute hike and enjoy “spook”tacular Halloween and nature skits performed by creatures, critters, and spirits of the night. Especially designed to appeal to children ages 4-11 (accompanied by an adult), but all ages are welcome!
Due to COVID-19, some changes that will be implemented this year are:
- The Interpretive Center will be closed to the public and there will be no cookies and refreshments offered.
- The Ruby Rupner Auditorium will be open and available for bathrooms only.
- Groups are limited to 15 people.
- To maintain a safe and healthy environment for our guests, actors, and staff, because it may be challenging to maintain social distancing at this event even though it is outside, face coverings are required to be worn for the duration of the event. Following MN face cover guidelines, children under 2, people with medical conditions, the disabled, or people with mental health needs are exempt. Children ages 2 to 5 are not required but are encouraged to wear a face covering.
- We have added two more earlier times slots due to having smaller groups this year.
- First Hike: 6:30 p.m. | Last Hike: 9:10 p.m.
- $8.00 per person
*Note: The Interpretive Center will be closed during the day on October 9 & 10.
Use our calendar of events to plan your next visit!