Over the course of the last month, temperatures and weather patterns in Southern Minnesota have fluctuated wildly. While exacerbated and hastened by climate change, these changes are also the telltale signs of a seasonal shift. I’m a big fan of winter — I love snow, I embrace the cold, enjoy getting cozy while nights are Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
As an avid cross country skier, I could not be more thrilled with the weather that we’ve been having so far this December. After years of short seasons and lack of snow, it is thrilling to have had several winter storms already this year, resulting in a (while not record breaking) good layer of snow. Read more »
By Sam November 28th, 2025 When we think of navigation today most people think of using GPS on our phones and cars, but this method of navigating can sometimes be unreliable. Phones can lose battery and service rendering them useless in an emergency. Alternatively, a simple map and compass, and knowledge of how to use Read more »
By Sara October 17, 2025 Autumn has finally made its way to Ney! The past couple of weeks have been filled with several opportunities to celebrate this incredible season. So far in October, we have welcomed six field trip groups, hosted two public wagon rides, explored the park with 19 MEA Break campers, and logged Read more »
Happy National Volunteer Week! Collectively, our incredible volunteers have contributed over 480 hours since January in their efforts to support several projects at Ney. Of course, National Volunteer Week is a great time to celebrate all that they have accomplished so far this year. Let’s take a closer look at some stand out projects! 2025 Read more »
The Mississippi River drains water from about 1.2 million square miles of land according to the National Parks Service. Unfortunately, water is not the only thing that makes its way from land into the river. Garbage such as plastic bottles, tires, plastic bags and anything else you can imagine make their way into the Mississippi Read more »
Our Maple Syrup season is finally in full swing! After a rainy weekend and temperatures creating the perfect conditions for the sap to flow, we collected over 60 gallons of sap at the beginning of this week. Our very first sap boil of 2025 is just around the corner, and soon, we will have syrup Read more »
