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.
Friends and Volunteer Appreciation Event Concert with Dariel Bustad
Saturday, April 4; 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Ruby Rupner Auditorium
Come help us celebrate our fabulous volunteers and Friends with pie, ice cream, and a concert by local musician Dariel Bustad.
This event has been postponed, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
Saturday, April 4; 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Ruby Rupner Auditorium
Come help us celebrate our fabulous volunteers and Friends with pie, ice cream, and a concert by local musician Dariel Bustad.
This event has been postponed, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
A Bird-Bander's Digest: "Lessons from the Birds" with Margie Menzies
Tuesday, April 21; 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Ruby Rupner Auditorium
Banding birds is a fascinating adventure in direct observation of birds in the hand. As a bander, you gain a direct sense of place measured in the numbers of species, individuals, and passing of seasons.
Sponsored by Austin Audubon and Friends of the Hormel Nature Center.
This event has been postponed, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
Tuesday, April 21; 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Ruby Rupner Auditorium
Banding birds is a fascinating adventure in direct observation of birds in the hand. As a bander, you gain a direct sense of place measured in the numbers of species, individuals, and passing of seasons.
Sponsored by Austin Audubon and Friends of the Hormel Nature Center.
This event has been postponed, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
Earth Day Service Project: Tree Planting
Wednesday, April 22; 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 50th Earth Day by helping staff plant 50 trees on the property, enjoy refreshments and cookies afterwards. Please RSVP by April 20
Earth Day Craft: CANCELLED
Wednesday, April 22; 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 50th Earth Day by helping staff plant 50 trees on the property, enjoy refreshments and cookies afterwards. Please RSVP by April 20
Earth Day Craft: CANCELLED
Earth Day Celebration with the Minnesota Orchestra: Common Chords
Wednesday, April 22; 7:00 p.m.
Recall the need for Earth Day, remember its successes, and review challenges left to the movement with HNC staff and the Minnesota Orchestra: Common Chords ensemble.
This event has been postponed, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
Wednesday, April 22; 7:00 p.m.
Recall the need for Earth Day, remember its successes, and review challenges left to the movement with HNC staff and the Minnesota Orchestra: Common Chords ensemble.
This event has been postponed, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
Bumble Bee Surveying From Your Own Backyard
Saturday, May 30; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Gather all the info & tools you will need to do bumble bee surveys in your own backyard throughout the summer and submit your findings to Bumblebeewatch.org.
Please RSVP by May 29.
Saturday, May 30; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Gather all the info & tools you will need to do bumble bee surveys in your own backyard throughout the summer and submit your findings to Bumblebeewatch.org.
Please RSVP by May 29.
Nature Art Show
Saturday, August 22; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Sunday, August 23; 1:00-5:00 p.m.
View nature-inspired pieces by artists of all ages in the community. Vote for your favorite pieces!
Interested in submitting a piece? Click here to learn more!
Saturday, August 22; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Sunday, August 23; 1:00-5:00 p.m.
View nature-inspired pieces by artists of all ages in the community. Vote for your favorite pieces!
Interested in submitting a piece? Click here to learn more!
Honey Harvest & Processing Open House
Saturday, August 29; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Stop in to witness the honey harvesting process from the Nature Center's own beehives!
Saturday, August 29; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Stop in to witness the honey harvesting process from the Nature Center's own beehives!
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!
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!
Friends Members Only-Bus Trip
Saturday, September 19; 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • University of Minnesota; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Friends members! Join Nature Center staff as we take a journey to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. A new bus company, Rochester Lines, will be taking up to 40 people to enjoy a day at this beautiful facility. Enjoy lunch at the Cafe, no outside food or drink is allowed. For more information, click here.
Space is limited to 40 people. Please register in person at the Interpretive Center.
$10 per person, cash or check only.
Saturday, September 19; 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • University of Minnesota; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Friends members! Join Nature Center staff as we take a journey to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. A new bus company, Rochester Lines, will be taking up to 40 people to enjoy a day at this beautiful facility. Enjoy lunch at the Cafe, no outside food or drink is allowed. For more information, click here.
Space is limited to 40 people. Please register in person at the Interpretive Center.
$10 per person, cash or check only.
Use our calendar of events to plan your next visit!