Ney Nature Center

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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.

Happy Find-it Friday!On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to...
10/09/2026

Happy Find-it Friday!
On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to send us a picture and location of said plant or animal, once we confirm it, you'll receive your choice of a free Ney Nature Center shirt, tote bag, or mug!

This week we're looking for Late Horse Gentian. If you spot it, make sure to let us know through comments or DMs!

We're still on the lookout for Prairie Cordgrass, Lead Plant, and Three-seeded Mercury, so if you see any, be sure to let us know!

Happy Hunting!

What a beautiful morning for the Geology & Artmaking program! Might be a bit windy, but an autumn view of the Minnesota ...
10/03/2026

What a beautiful morning for the Geology & Artmaking program! Might be a bit windy, but an autumn view of the Minnesota River Valley can't be beat.

Happy Find-it Friday!On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to...
10/02/2026

Happy Find-it Friday!
On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to send us a picture and location of said plant or animal, once we confirm it, you'll receive your choice of a free Ney Nature Center shirt, tote bag, or mug!

This week we're looking for Three-seeded Mercury. If you spot it, make sure to let us know through comments or DMs!

We're still on the lookout for Prairie Cordgrass and Lead Plant, so if you see any, be sure to let us know!

Happy Hunting!

Happy Find-it Friday!On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to...
09/25/2026

Happy Find-it Friday!
On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to send us a picture and location of said plant or animal, once we confirm it, you'll receive your choice of a free Ney Nature Center shirt, tote bag, or mug!

This week we're looking for Virgin's Bower. If you spot it, make sure to let us know through comments or DMs!

We're still searching for the elusive Prairie Cordgrass, Spotted Joe-pied W**d, and Lead Plant. If you find any of them, send a picture and let us know!

Happy Hunting!

Though the weather may not have been the best, Fall Festival 2026 was still a great success, with lots of smiles, c***r,...
09/22/2026

Though the weather may not have been the best, Fall Festival 2026 was still a great success, with lots of smiles, c***r, and fun. And we're already looking forward to next year! One visitor was excited to add ANOTHER corn husk doll to their growing collection. How many corn husk dolls do YOU have at home from Fall Festival?

Happy Find-it Friday!On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to...
09/18/2026

Happy Find-it Friday!
On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to send us a picture and location of said plant or animal, once we confirm it, you'll receive your choice of a free Ney Nature Center shirt, tote bag, or mug!

This week we're looking for Lead Plant. If you spot it, make sure to let us know through comments or DMs!

Thank you to everybody who was able to find some of our previous plants. Please come to the Ney Education Building to claim your prize! We are still looking for Prairie Cordgrass and Spotted Joe-Pied w**d so if you see any, feel free to let us know!

Happy Hunting!

09/16/2026

Due to weather, we have unfortunately had to cancel our Members-Only Sunset Wagon Ride & our Members-Only Stargazing Party originally scheduled for Friday September 18th.

We hope to choose another day to run these programs, so be sure to check your membership, and keep an eye on the website, social media, & newsletter for further updates.

Thank you!

Are you ready to test your navigational skills in our 5-acre prairie maze? Join us this Saturday at our Fall Festival!
09/14/2026

Are you ready to test your navigational skills in our 5-acre prairie maze? Join us this Saturday at our Fall Festival!

Happy Find-it Friday!On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to...
09/11/2026

Happy Find-it Friday!

On Friday, we'll post a plant or animal that we want to see in the park. If you can be the first to send us a picture and location of said plant or animal, once we confirm it, you'll receive your choice of a free Ney Nature Center shirt, tote bag, or mug!

This week we're looking for Jerusalem Artichoke. If you spot it, make sure to let us know through comments or DMs!

For our last three weeks, we asked you to find Prairie Cordgrass, Spotted Joe-Pied w**d, and Common Sneezew**d. All are still available to find for a reward!

Happy Hunting!

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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