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    Month: January 2026

    Top Reasons to Host Your Next Birthday Party at Ney! 

    Posted on January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 by Sara

    By: Sara Corbin As someone with a January birthday, I know just how challenging it can be to plan a great party in the midst of frigid temperatures. From too much or not enough snow to the high cost of popular indoor activities, there are several variables that make it difficult to effectively celebrate during Read more »

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    Squirrels & Sun Dogs: Winter Camp 2025

    Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Stephanie R

    We’ve had a fun (and fairly snowy) winter at Ney so far! This more typical seasonal weather was of course well received not just by the Ney staff who never need an excuse to head outside, but also by some of the youngest adventurers at Ney — our campers! For two days in December, Ney Read more »

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    Winter Bird Count Update

    Posted on January 13, 2026January 20, 2026 by Liz

    By Liz Sheppard, Naturalist On Saturday December 20th we held our 29th Annual Winter Bird Count! It was a wonderfully sunny day, unlike the previous 2 years.  While we were not plagued by decreased visibility from fog, we did have high winds.  During the day they were averaging at 18 mph, so most of the Read more »

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    CONTACT US

    Ney Nature Center a Le Sueur County Park
    28238 Nature Center Lane, PO Box 93
    Henderson, MN 56044, United States
    507-357-8580
    info@neycenter.org

    OUR MISSION

    The Ney Nature Center manages and protects the Ney Wildlife Preserve through education and interaction with the natural world.

    As a Le Sueur County park, exploration hours are from sunup until sundown. The Education Building, which houses the office and staff, is open Monday through Friday from 9-5.

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