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    Month: October 2026

    Looking a Little Closer

    Posted on October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Alex

    As someone who’s grown up in Southwestern Minnesota, the prairies hold a very special place in my heart. Walking through the breezy grass has always provided a way for me to slow down and relax. The different colors and shapes of the grasses and flowers is a sight that brings back my curiosity to explore. 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(at)neycenter(dot)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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