Community Playground Design Meeting

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

The Parks and Recreation Department is holding a meeting to discuss possible designs for new playground equipment at:  Todd Park and Decker Park. For more information call 507-433-1881 or email [email protected]  

Maple Syrup Classes @ the Nature Center

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

Maple Syrup Classes Registration opens Monday, February 24 at 9:00 am online Option 1: Saturday, March 8; 1:30 - 3:00 pm  Option 2: Saturday, March 22; 1:30 - 3:00 pm  Would you and/or your family enjoy learning where maple syrup comes from and how to make it? Experience the process while helping Nature Center staff collect sap from […]

Event Series Cedar River Astronomy Club

Cedar River Astronomy Club

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

Friday, January 10; 7:00 pm Free; Interpretive Center  The Cedar River Astronomy Club's mission is to connect people with interest in astronomy and give hands on experience exploring the night sky while helping with outreach at the Sola Fide Observatory. The club is free and open to anyone who would like to join. Please RSVP […]

Maple Syrup Classes @ the Nature Center

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

Maple Syrup Classes Registration opens Monday, February 24 at 9:00 am online Option 1: Saturday, March 8; 1:30 - 3:00 pm  Option 2: Saturday, March 22; 1:30 - 3:00 pm  Would you and/or your family enjoy learning where maple syrup comes from and how to make it? Experience the process while helping Nature Center staff collect sap from […]

Flora & Fantasy: A Nature Based Board Game Afternoon

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

Mark your calendars for Saturday March 1st for a fun filled afternoon of nature-themed board games! The Meeple Center is hosting this fun event for all ages right here at the nature center. Come try out new games with plenty of people to help you figure out the rules along the way. We have a […]

Event Series Cedar River Astronomy Club

Cedar River Astronomy Club

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

Free; Interpretive Center  The Cedar River Astronomy Club's mission is to connect people with interest in astronomy and give hands on experience exploring the night sky while helping with outreach at the Sola Fide Observatory. The club is free and open to anyone who would like to join. Please RSVP to the club meeting by […]

Event Series Cedar River Astronomy Club

Cedar River Astronomy Club

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

Friday, January 10; 7:00 pm Free; Interpretive Center  The Cedar River Astronomy Club's mission is to connect people with interest in astronomy and give hands on experience exploring the night sky while helping with outreach at the Sola Fide Observatory. The club is free and open to anyone who would like to join. Please RSVP […]

Friends of the Hormel Nature Center Annual Meeting

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

Friends Annual Meeting Saturday, January 25; 1:30 - 3:00 pm Ruby Rupner Auditorium Want a sneak peak of our plans for the year? Join us for our Friends Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 25th at 1:30pm for a recap of 2024, and a preview of 2025. You can see what projects your memberships have funded, […]

Event Series Cedar River Astronomy Club

Cedar River Astronomy Club

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

Friday, January 10; 7:00 pm Free; Interpretive Center  The Cedar River Astronomy Club's mission is to connect people with interest in astronomy and give hands on experience exploring the night sky while helping with outreach at the Sola Fide Observatory. The club is free and open to anyone who would like to join. Please RSVP […]

Merry and Bright Night

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

The nonprofit Friends of the Hormel Nature Center will be hosting their 3rd annual holiday event at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center on Tuesday, December 10 from 4-7 pm. This event is FREE! Events include: story time at the log cabin, pine cone bird feeder craft, Austinaires, Santa, and refreshments.

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Event Series Wreath Making Classes @ Nature Center

Wreath Making Classes @ Nature Center

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

Wreath Making Classes Registration begins Monday, October 21st online at 9:00 am. Click on the registration link next to the class you would like to register for. Session 1: Tuesday, December 3; 6:00 - 8:00 pm   Session 2: Wednesday, December 4; 1:30 - 3:30 pm   Session 3: Thursday, December 5; 6:00 - 8:00 pm   Session 4: Friday, December 6; […]

Event Series Wreath Making Classes @ Nature Center

Wreath Making Classes @ Nature Center

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

Wreath Making Classes Registration begins Monday, October 21st online at 9:00 am. Click on the registration link next to the class you would like to register for. Session 1: Tuesday, December 3; 6:00 - 8:00 pm   Session 2: Wednesday, December 4; 1:30 - 3:30 pm   Session 3: Thursday, December 5; 6:00 - 8:00 pm   Session 4: Friday, December 6; […]