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.
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.
This will be a video that will be shared on our social media and website.
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.
This will be a video that will be shared on our social media and website.
Bumble Bee Survey Workshop
Friday, July 10; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Join Luke Reese as he guides participants in the identification and surveying of local bumble bees and become a citizen scientist!
Please RSVP by July 9, space is limited.
Friday, July 10; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Join Luke Reese as he guides participants in the identification and surveying of local bumble bees and become a citizen scientist!
Please RSVP by July 9, space is limited.
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.
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!