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 »
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 »
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 »
This Valentine’s Day, our staff has been reflecting on everything we love about working at Ney. From sauna sessions, to crafting with young learners, and even the little bit of snow we’ve gotten, there are plenty of things that fill our hearts with joy. Over the past couple of months, my personal favorite heartwarming moment Read more »
Throughout the first couple weeks of 2025, like many people, I have found myself recalling some of my favorite memories from 2024 and wondering what the new year has in store. In my personal life, 2024 was full of incredible travel experiences from visiting Glacier National Park to driving to Saint Louis, Missouri to watch 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 »
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 »
