Wilderness Survival Skills: Youth Lesson
Saturday, June 24th 1-3pm
Learn about outdoor survival and practice life-saving skills including shelter construction and fire building. Ages: 7+
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
$9/member family of 3+ or $15/non-member family of 3+
Register online by June 21st! Reservations required.
Geocaching Challenge
Saturday, July 8th 3-5pm
Challenge yourself on a technology-based scavenger hunt in the park. Learn how to use a GPS and search for hidden containers. Prizes awarded to those brave enough to finish. All equipment provided. All Ages. Youth under 10 must attend with a registered adult.
Cost: $5/member or $8/non-member
$15/member family of 3+ or $24/non-member family of 3+
Register online by July 5th! Reservations required.
Carving Club
Sunday, June 25th 1-3pm
Participants receive hands on lessons regarding the fundamentals of carving wood from the amazingly talented Ollie Heitkamp. Contact Michelle if you would like to join as new members are always welcome but prep time is needed! Participants are responsible for bringing their own basic supplies.
Full Moon Hike
Saturday, July 8th 8-9:30pm
Join a naturalist guide for a walk under the full moon. Explore different topics including nocturnal wildlife, animal adaptations, and of course the moon! If the sky is clear, peer through a telescope and view craters on the surface of the moon. Ages: 5+
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
$9/member family of 3+ or $15/non-member family of 3+
Register online by July 5th! Reservations required.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 9th – Drop by anytime between 11am and 2pm
Explore the trails at Ney Nature Center and take fun photos along the way. All Ages. Bring your own camera phone. Youth under 14 must attend with an adult.
Cost: FREE!
Register online by July 5th or just show up!
Ney Senior Learning Series: Monarch Migration
Thursday, July 20th 12:00-2pm
Learn about a new topic each month as we explore local wildlife, history and conservation issues. Lunch included. Conducted on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Ages 50+
Cost: $10/member or $12/non-members
Register online by July 13th! Reservations required.
Carving Club
Sunday, July 23rd 1-3pm
Participants receive hands on lessons regarding the fundamentals of carving wood from the amazingly talented Ollie Heitkamp. Contact Michelle if you would like to join as new members are always welcome but prep time is needed! Participants are responsible for bringing their own basic supplies.
Geocaching Challenge
Saturday, July 29th 10am-12pm
Challenge yourself on a technology-based scavenger hunt in the park. Learn how to use a GPS and search for hidden containers. Prizes awarded to those brave enough to finish. All equipment provided. All Ages. Youth under 10 must attend with a registered adult.
Cost: $5/member or $8/non-member
$15/member family of 3+ or $24/non-member family of 3+
Register online by July 26th! Reservations required.
Wilderness Survival Skills: Family Lesson
Saturday, July 29th 2-4pm
Learn about outdoor survival and practice life-saving skills including shelter construction and fire building. Ages: 7+
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
$9/member family of 3+ or $15/non-member family of 3+
Register online by July 26th! Reservations required.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 30th – Drop by anytime between 11am and 2pm
Explore the trails at Ney Nature Center and take fun photos along the way. All Ages. Bring your own camera phone. Youth under 14 must attend with an adult.
Cost: FREE!
Register online by July 27th or just show up!
Mountain Bike Trail Grand Opening
Saturday, August 12th 10am-12:30pm
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Mountain Bike Trail at the Ney Nature Center with prizes, refreshments, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Participants who ride the trail between 10am and noon will be entered to win prizes which will be drawn during the ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15pm (must be present to win). All Ages. Youth under age 10 must attend with an adult.
Cost: FREE! No registration required.
Family Science: Owl Pellets
Saturday, August 12th 2-3:30pm
Bring the whole family as we learn about science and conduct different experiments! On August 12th we will learn about the life of an owl and explore their digestive process. All Ages. Youth under the age of 14 must attend with a registered adult.
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
$9/member family of 3+ or $15/non-member family of 3+
Register online by August 9th! Reservations required.
Ney Senior Learning Series: Renewable Energy
Thursday, August 17th 12:00-2pm
Learn about a new topic each month as we explore local wildlife, history and conservation issues. Lunch included. Conducted on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Ages 50+
Cost: $10/member or $12/non-members
Register online by August 10th! Reservations required.
Prairie Ecology Hike
Sunday, August 20th 1-3pm
Join a naturalist for a guided hike through the prairie! Explore different topics including wildlife, plants, and soils. Ages: 5+
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
$9/member family of 3+ or $15/non-member family of 3+
Register online by August 17th! Reservations required.
Monarch Tagging
Saturday, September 9th 9-11am
Learn about and participate in the monarch tagging process. Carefully collect and tag monarch butterflies found in the prairie. All Ages. Youth under age 10 must attend with a registered adult.
Cost: $3/member or $5/non-member
$9/member family of 3+ or $15/non-member family of 3+
Register online by September 7th! Reservations required.
Fall Colors Canoe Trip
Sunday, October 1st 1-4:30pm
Canoe on the Minnesota River while enjoying the lush fall colors. All equipment provided. Ages: 5+ Youth under the age of 14 must attend with a registered adult.
Cost: $35/member or $45/non-member
Limited to the first 20 participants. Register online by September 24th! Reservations required.