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 »
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 »
The Midwest is dotted with barns; especially out here in Henderson. They are an incredibly iconic part of our daily lives. You likely could find a picture of one somewhere in our house; either on a food product label or maybe you have a coffee table book filled with barn photographs. If you are in Read more »
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 »
