As someone who feels like December is going by so quickly – I also love the slow down of the winter season. If you are looking for some good advice on surviving and thriving in the cold season, NPR’s LifeKit released a great episode called “How to thrive, not just survive in winter”. One of Read more »

At Ney Nature Center, we’re all about growing, learning, and working together to create one-of-a-kind experiences for our community. Every year, we are so excited for the Minnesota Naturalist Association (MNA) Conference—a big event that brings together environmental educators, naturalists, and outdoor lovers from all over Minnesota. It’s a place to learn, connect, and get Read more »

When young visitors explore our education building for the very first time, there is so much for them to look at. Their eyes wander across the various types of taxidermy displayed around the main room, they check in with each of our friendly ambassador animals, and oftentimes, they share surprised reactions to our landfill and Read more »

The mission of Ney Nature Center is to inspire appreciation and respect for nature, and as we approach 2025 we want to recognize and acknowledge one of the biggest moments in the origin of the nature center, the discovery of the deformed frogs in Ney’s frog pond in 1995. In the 30th year since this Read more »

With their wavy leaves ending in pointed tips and their winged seeds floating through the air, maples are one of the most recognizable tree types at Ney. On many occasions over the past few months, working with different types of maple trees became a consistent part of my routine. Interacting with them taught me about Read more »

As we reach the end of 2024 summer camps, we are happy to have spent another summer joyfully outside with campers of all ages! It has been wonderful to see new and returning faces enjoying all kinds of outdoor activities.  Looking at the numbers, close to 70 campers joined us, some multiple times, over the Read more »