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    Author: Stephanie R

    Winter, Spring: TRACKING the Transition

    Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 by Stephanie R

    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 »

    Squirrels & Sun Dogs: Winter Camp 2025

    Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Stephanie R

    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 »

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    Snow, Skiing, and Six Months

    Posted on December 15, 2025January 20, 2026 by Stephanie R

    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 »

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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@neycenter.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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