3rd Annual Duck Races

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

Sponsor 1 duck, 5 ducks, or as many as you want as theyrace their way down Dobbins Creek for a good cause. We will start the race atthe stepping stone bridge and end at the culvert bridge. Prizes will be awardedto places 1st – 5th. All proceeds go towards the DammenSummer Mentorship program. We could […]

Damen Adventure Family Fun Day

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

Come walk the trails with your family and try out a variety of survival-themed games and challenges like archery, throwing atlatl, mini-games and more in this enjoyable family fun day event! *Suggested donation of $20 per family. All proceeds will benefit the Dammen Summer Mentorship program. 

Summer Nature Play Afternoons

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

Get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy free activities such as canoe & kayak rentals, scooping for pond critters, archery on select days, butterfly netting, crayfish hunting, survival games, art activities, and self-guided nature trail activities. Feature of the day:  Erin Rupp from Pollinate Minnesota will be in town fascinating her younger audience […]

Summer Senior Specials

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

Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles. Featured program: Erin Rupp from Pollinate Minnesota will be […]

Champ Camp Week 5

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

visit the following website for more information & to register:  https://www.discoverchampions.com/landing-pages/austin-summer-break  For kids K-6th grade  Cost if $349/week

Champ Camp Week 4

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

visit the following website for more information & to register:  https://www.discoverchampions.com/landing-pages/austin-summer-break  For kids K-6th grade Cost is $349/week

Summer Nature Play Afternoons

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

Get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy free activities such as canoe & kayak rentals, scooping for pond critters, archery on select days, butterfly netting, crayfish hunting, survival games, art activities, and self-guided nature trail activities. Feature of the day: Do you love to explore the forests of the Nature Center? Do you […]

Summer Senior Specials

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

Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles. Featured program: What is Community Forestry and how can […]

Champ Camp Week 3

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

visit the following website for more information & to register:  https://www.discoverchampions.com/landing-pages/austin-summer-break  For kids K-6th grade  Cost is $349/week