Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Nature center and park in Austin, Minnesota.
The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center encompasses 500 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and prairies with numerous trails for wildlife observation and exploration.
The land originated from Jay Catherwood Hormel's private estate, and the City of Austin acquired it in 1971 to establish a municipal nature preserve.
The interpretive center provides educational programs, focusing on teaching grades K through 6 about environmental protection and natural resource conservation.
Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks during summer months, while cross-country skis and snowshoes are available when snow conditions permit.
The center features a notable big gneiss rock formation and includes an observation tower that provides expansive views of the diverse prairie and forest habitats.
Location: Austin
Website: https://hormelnaturecenter.org
GPS coordinates: 43.67996,-92.93630
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:50
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