Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in Austin
About
The Nature Center features over 500 acres that includes restored prairie, forests and wetlands. Enjoy over 10 miles of hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails; a three-story observation tower, a state-of-the-art Interpretive Center, staff-led programs on topics such as wildflower and bird hikes, cider pressing, maple syruping, monarch tagging, bird banding, honey-making, and more. Handicapped accessible.
Dates
Visitor Center: 9am to noon and 1-5pm M-SA. 1-5 pm Sundays. Trail hours 6am-10pm. Closed holidays.Ski rental depends on snow conditions. Canoe rental Mid-May to Mid-September
Rates
Free admission. Free parking. X-Cnty skiing: 1/2 day equipment rental. Ski rental $6.00Canoe rental on Dobbins Creek and East Side Lake $10 1/2 day rental, canoe, paddles and lifejacketsNo Ski passes $1 ski rental 18 and under, Adults 19 over $6
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