Ney Nature Center

Ney Nature Center The Ney Nature Center manages 446 acres of wildlife preserve open to the public year-round at no cost. The trails are open from 5am until 10pm.

Ney offers field trips, education classes, camps, and outdoor recreation experiences. The Ney Nature Center is a preservation site of 446 acres. As a Le Sueur County Park it is open to the public for casual use. The Nature Center provides programs for families, adults, schools and organizations. Office hours are weekdays from 9 am to 5pm.

Ready to get the most out of a week on the lake? This fully offsite camp at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park in New Prague ...
04/27/2026

Ready to get the most out of a week on the lake? This fully offsite camp at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park in New Prague includes all of the favorite activities of Lakeside Adventure I such as swimming and kayaking, but with additional fun curated specifically for our oldest campers! We'll enjoy cookouts, fishing off the dock, canoeing, paddleboarding, and exploring the best that Cedar Lake Park Farm has to offer. Ready to register visit our website (https://ney-nature-center.square.site/) or give us a call! 507-357-8580

A huge thank you to Treasures in Town for their generous donation supporting both the Ney Nature Center and the Mayo Hou...
04/27/2026

A huge thank you to Treasures in Town for their generous donation supporting both the Ney Nature Center and the Mayo House!

At the Ney Nature Center, these funds will help purchase a new freezer to support our role as a specimen repository for the University of Minnesota Bell Museum's salvage wildlife program—preserving important specimens like window-strike and roadkill finds for education and research.

At the Mayo House, the donation will go toward supplies and materials for children's tours, bringing history to life through hands-on games, crafts, and chores from the 1850s.

We're grateful for this meaningful investment in both nature education and local history!

We're accepting applications for Junior Leaders for one more week! If you're 15-17 years old, this is a great opportunit...
04/27/2026

We're accepting applications for Junior Leaders for one more week! If you're 15-17 years old, this is a great opportunity to not only get outside this summer, but to fain valuable leadership skills and experience! https://neycenter.org/junior-naturalist-volunteers/

Thank you to all of our Tree Jamboree attendees and volunteers! We're already looking forward to next year!
04/25/2026

Thank you to all of our Tree Jamboree attendees and volunteers! We're already looking forward to next year!

Tree Jamboree! It's fun & free - join us TODAY 12:30-3:30pm. Live music, crafts, and more! (In case of rain, activities ...
04/25/2026

Tree Jamboree! It's fun & free - join us TODAY 12:30-3:30pm. Live music, crafts, and more! (In case of rain, activities will primaril take place indoors). We can't wait to see you!

Picture yourself HERE tomorrow afternoon enjoying a live performance from the Teddy Bear Band! Tree Jamboree is TOMORROW...
04/24/2026

Picture yourself HERE tomorrow afternoon enjoying a live performance from the Teddy Bear Band! Tree Jamboree is TOMORROW from 12:30-3:30pm and is a completely free community event. Come join us for live music, tree plantings, eco demonstrations, crafts, a scavenger hunt, maple syrup tasting, and so much more! Enjoy the best of Earth Day and Arbor Day coming together as one, with a little bit of a Ney twist!

Summer Camps at Ney are currently 70% full -- just a handful of camps have spots remaining - be sure to claim one for yo...
04/23/2026

Summer Camps at Ney are currently 70% full -- just a handful of camps have spots remaining - be sure to claim one for your Camper soon! Register here: https://ney-nature-center.square.site/

Happy Earth Day from Ney Nature Center! We can't wait to see you this Saturday for Tree Jamboree!
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Ney Nature Center! We can't wait to see you this Saturday for Tree Jamboree!

It's coming up quick! Celebrate the beauty of nature at this family-friendly event featuring community organization tab...
04/13/2026

It's coming up quick! Celebrate the beauty of nature at this family-friendly event featuring community organization tables and live music performance from The Teddy Bear Band (performing at 2:30). Participate in a story walk, earth crafts, tree-planting (1pm & 2pm), and more. Whether you’re already a nature lover, or just looking for something fun to do, the Tree Jamboree offers something for everyone. Join us as we come together to celebrate our planet!

Today we remember with gratitude longtime volunteer, Tom Rice. Tom’s legacy lives on at Ney within the restored habitat...
04/12/2026

Today we remember with gratitude longtime volunteer, Tom Rice. Tom’s legacy lives on at Ney within the restored habitats, the preserved history of the Hired Hands House, and the thriving Great Oaks & wildflowers he cared for so deeply. The Ney Nature Center is profoundly grateful for his service and enduring impact.

https://www.bruzekfuneralhome.com/obituaries/thomas-rice

Address

28238 Nature Center Lane
Henderson, MN
56044

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 10pm
Thursday 5:30am - 10pm
Friday 5:30am - 10pm
Saturday 5:30am - 10pm
Sunday 5:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+15073578580

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