Volunteer at Hormel Nature Center
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The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center could use your help! There is always a need for volunteers from the community to assist all year round. There are many ways you can support the nature center:
Check out the United Way Mower County Volunteer Calendar to see what opportunities we have available and to sign up.
Note: Our events will always show up on the calendar - never under the "show more" option. |
If you would like to sign up to be on our Volunteer Contact List, please use the form below to fill out your information. Thank you!
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Special Award Recipients 2021
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2021 Nature Center Volunteer of the Year:
We could not be successful without volunteers like Michelle and Rhonda who have both given so generously of their time, creativity and energy! Michelle Meiergerd has served on the Friends Board and Thanksgiving Feast Committee for 4 years and is currently the Vice President. She was also on the 50th Anniversary Events Committee and has helped with many special events. Rhonda Alberts has served as Secretary for the last 5 years on the Friends Board. In addition, she has volunteered 5 years of her time on the Thanksgiving Feast Committee. In 2021 she served on the 50th Anniversary Events Committee and has helped with many special events. 2021 Sigurd Olson Leadership Award: Julie Champlin worked as a volunteer and then part-time for 13 years before becoming a full-time employee for the last 22 years. She was on the Friends board and an integral part of the Friends Thanksgiving Feast. Julie has been a pillar of the Nature Center and it’s success over the years. |
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Recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Award and
Sigurd Olson Conservation & Leadership Award, 1988-2020
The commitment of volunteers and Friends help the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center succeed.
These special volunteers have been recognized for dedicating their time and efforts to fulfilling the needs of the Nature Center.
These special volunteers have been recognized for dedicating their time and efforts to fulfilling the needs of the Nature Center.
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Joanne Gellerman
Harold Carlstrom Ann Bundy Julie Champlin Jane Reeve Bob Shaw Dorothy Owens Winifred Morgan Karen Zech Vern Gavin Dick Smaby Keith Snyder Knowles Dougherty Jan Thomas Don Burgess |
Merlene Stiles
Lucille Moore Dick Nordin Marva Blake Gordy Kuehne Lucy Gotz Bob Roberts Dale & Phyllis Vandenover Lloyd & Ramona Swenson Dr. Mike Williams John Beckel Dave Cole Al Layman Dick Dixon Jenny Smith |
Steve & Mya Vietor
Dorothy Schulz Elden & Jean Huemann Mark & Barb Owens Milly Burroughs Gary Zimmerman Greg Larson Annette Mueller Laura Merten Terry Taylor Cindy Bellrichard Janet Anderson Quin Brunner Colleen Weimer Ruth Collette |
Chris Anderson
Ron Walth Gary Ray Rich & JoAnn Aho Alice Tylutki Pete Mattson Arlen Schamber Duane Champlin Leon Krebsbach Mike Skiba Robin Airey Larry Dolphin Harold Langton Terry Taylor Terry Dorsey Kurt Mueller |
Thank you to all of our hardworking volunteers who have donated their time to help the Nature Center put on quality events and programs throughout the year!