The Power of Fire – Family Program

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Jump into the realm of fire ecologies! There is a dual nature to fire, wild and helpful, yet with the potential for danger. Explore the benefits and risks as we check out the different types of fire and their essential role in nature. Learn how to support positive fires while preventing harmful ones. Free Family […]

JCHNC Senior Special – Nature’s Apothecary

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Nature Lovers age 55 and older are invited to join them for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and on optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles.

Event Series Naturalist Nature Walk

Naturalist Nature Walk

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Naturalist Nature Walk Saturday, August 10 - Free - Interpretive Center ​10:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join one of our Naturalists on a 45 minute hike on one of our trails. These hikes will focus on what is happening in nature at the time of the hike. Naturalists will point out […]

Event Series Naturalist Nature Walk

Naturalist Nature Walk

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Naturalist Nature Walk Saturday, August 10 - Free - Interpretive Center ​10:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join one of our Naturalists on a 45 minute hike on one of our trails. These hikes will focus on what is happening in nature at the time of the hike. Naturalists will point out […]

JCHNC Senior Special – Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Nature Lovers age 55 and older are invited to join them for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and on optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles.

Canceled: Volunteer Forest Restoration Project

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Saturday, July 27; 10:00 - 11:30 am ​Meet at the Interpretive Center  Looking for some volunteer hours or a great way to help your community and the environment? Help us restore our forests by removing invasive buckthorn. A naturalist will be there to guide you during this process. You may either sign up through United […]

Dammen Family Fun Day Fundraiser

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Kevin Dammen loved the great outdoors and was an avid athlete—he enjoyed running, skiing, unicycling, slacklining, hiking, and camping. In 2011, Kevin passed away while kayaking on Lake Superior. Embrace your adventurous side like Kevin did and get out with your family and enjoy  the Dammen Adventure Family Fun Day. Come walk the trails with […]

International Owl Center – Family Program

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Show off how much you know about owls in this hands-on game show that highlights how humans encounter and affect owls. You'll get to meet a live Great Horned Owl and see some of the adaptations that make an owl. Free Family Program at the Nature Center

JCHNC Senior Special – International Owl Center

Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Nature Lovers age 55 and older are invited to join them for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and on optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles.