Our mission is to enhance and encourage environmental education, scientific opportunities, and the enjoyment of nature at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.
The preserve was established in 1971 and is located in Western Mower County within the city limits of Austin. The Nature Center features restored and remnant prairie, hardwood forest, wetlands and streams.
We offer educational programming and events, as well as an Interpretative Center with various exhibits and educational animals including red tail hawks and a barred owl. The community is free to walk our trials on our 500 acres of prairie, wetlands, and woods. In winter months our trails are groomed for cross country and skate skiing.
Various volunteering opportunities include (but are not limited to) staffing the Interpretive Center, giving tours, special events, and invasive species removal. We love to work with and alongside the community in order to accomplish our mission
| (507) 437-7519 | |
| (507) 396-2903 | |
| meredithm@hormelnaturecenter.org | |
| Meredith Maloney | |
| Office Manager | |
| http://www.hormelnaturecenter.org/ |
