Community Events at Ney are free for anyone to attend and are held at different times throughout the year. Check back here often to see what event is coming up next!
Tree Jamboree
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
12:30pm-3:30pm
Celebrate the beauty of nature at this family-friendly event featuring community organization tables and live music performance from The Teddy Bear Band. Participate in a story walk, earth crafts, tree-planting, and more. Whether you’re already a nature lover, or just looking for something fun to do, the Tree Jamboree offers something for everyone. Join us as we come together to celebrate our planet!
Annual Meeting
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
10:00am
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 special guest speaker Kristy Cowdin, Ecologist & Conservation Specialist with Great River Greening, who will share insights into their organization’s mission and the important role they play in restoring and protecting Minnesota’s natural landscapes. Their work aligns closely with our own commitment to stewardship, education, and hands-on conservation at Ney.
Fall Festival
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Candlelight Trails
Friday, February 12th, 2027
6:00pm-9:00pm
Free event! Enjoy this beautiful winter night snowshoeing, hiking, or skiing by candlelight along our peaceful trails. Stop in the education building to say hi and grab a hot beverage or a s’mores bundle to take with you to the fire pit.
Pricing for add-ons:
Hot beverage – $2
S’mores Bundle (2 s’mores) – $3
Snowshoe or XC Ski Rental – $5/members or $8/non-members
All proceeds for add-ons are a fundraiser in support of Ney Nature Center and must be purchased inside the education building. We take cash, card, or check! No charge to walk/snowshoe/ski through the lit trails with your own (or no) equipment.
No registration is required, but snowshoes and skis are first-come, first-serve. No rentals past 8:30pm and you must return by 9pm. Beverages and s’mores are available until sold-out.