Giving Circle Program

The Ney Nature Center is honored to be selected as a recipient in Target’s Giving Circle program—an exciting opportunity that puts the power of giving directly into the hands of the community. Through this initiative, Target customers can vote for local nonprofits they care about, helping direct funding to organizations making a difference. We’re proud Read more »

Ney Annual Meeting

The Ney Nature Center invites members and the broader community to join us for our upcoming Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 am; an opportunity to reflect on a year of meaningful impact and to look ahead to exciting new initiatives. This year’s gathering will feature a special guest speaker Kristy Cowdin, Ecologist & Read more »

Why Sauna?

Right off the bat, you may be thinking, why would I ever put on a bathing suit when it’s below 30°F outside? To be fair, you’re right! It sounds a little chilly…  However, Minnesota’s sauna culture is rooted deeply in Finnish heritage, with sauna enthusiasts seeking warmth and community during colder and darker winter months. Read more »

Windmills

My husband, Nick, and I are newly empty nesters and have decided to lean into to each other’s interests.  Nick has long been a collector and restorer of horse-drawn farm equipment and has recently started collecting and restoring windmills from old homesteads.  This spring, he was very excited to tell me that the International Windmill Read more »