Michael W.
2/2/2020
Awesome place to hike. Tons of local wildlife and almost always see a deer or two. I love looking at all the plants and trees and trying to spot all the different fall mushrooms. They take really...
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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1304 21st St NE
Austin, MN 55912
The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in Austin, MN is a sprawling 500-acre nature reserve that encompasses prairies, forests, and wetlands. Visitors can explore the 9 miles of scenic trails and keep an eye out for a diverse range of wildlife. The center also features an Interpretive Center with interactive exhibits, live animals, and educational programs for school groups. Equipment rentals, such as canoes, kayaks, skis, and snowshoes, are available for those looking to further immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. Additionally, the center offers stargazing opportunities at the Sola Fide Observatory and provides track chairs for visitors with mobility needs to easily access the trails.
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5.05 reviews
Michelle A.
7/28/2019
Our family stopped here before some baseball games to kill time. I like a hike in the woods, but others no. The review is for the nature center. They have a live snake, turtle, frog, hawk and owl...
Sarah G.
11/5/2009
The Hormel Nature Center brings back warm fuzzy memories from my childhood when my Dad used to work here. They have educational events, tours, nature walks, a visitor center, etc. And of course...
Brian S.
5/19/2017
The brand new (2017) Interpretive Center is hands on interactive and educational fun for small children, school age children, and the young at heart. A toddler area for animal puppet shows and...
Casey S.
9/2/2013
Great walking paths. During the winter they have super cheap cross country ski rentals. If you ask the staff inside they will sometimes take a snake or lizard out of the cage. Great for kids. They...
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