Fall Fling Fundraiser

Your participation in this annual fundraiser supports the preservation of the 446-acre park and our environmental education programs.

About the Event

Silent Auction

In 2024, we began doing our Silent Auction online, offering over 100 items with all proceeds supporting Ney Nature Center’s mission. To donate, contact us.

Raffle Tickets

Only 300 available, top prize is $1,000.00 with second and third prizes being $250.00 each.  Tickets can be purchased in the Ney Education Building office or from a Ney Board Member.  Tickets cost $20.00 each.  Must be 18 and older to win and need not be present at the time of the drawing. 

Why support Ney? We will let our community tell you.

“This was our daughter’s first time at camp and she loved it. She has asked us if she can come back again next year. This was a great camp to get her outdoors and meeting new individuals.”

“A great way for kids to spend time outside learning about nature and getting to learn skills they might not otherwise. “

“We always have a great time. Seriously, this place offers some of the best field trips! The activities are so interesting too. Our students are challenged to calculate and come to conclusions.”

“(Camper) started talking about going to camp again next year as soon as we drove away Friday morning. Despite (Camper’s) hesitation toward the whole experience he had a good time and said that zip lining was his favorite activity. Thank you for putting this camp on, we always have a great time at Ney!”

Become a Fall Fling Sponsor

We ask for your support during this fundraising event with a tax-deductible sponsorship. Sponsors not only make this event possible, but Your sponsorship helps us continue to further our mission; this includes expanding educational programs for all ages, protecting the Ney Wildlife Preserve, and inspiring generations to experience nature positively.

Please note that we are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, so your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors in 2024

Golden Sunrise Sponsors

Earl Moore & Marcus Larson

Silver Maple Patrons

Ross Nesbit Agencies
Rotary Club of Belle Plaine
Tim and Sue Halloran

Bronze Leaf Contributors

Ashton Pankonin’s Advisors
Behnke Auto Center
Claudia and Newell Krogmann
Canopy Group
Le Sueur Rotary
Oberle, Tully & Company CPA
Wise Furniture Company

Fall Fling Friends

Arlington Haus
First National Bank Minnesota
First State Bank of Henderson
Hometown Bank
James Evans
James Legg and Mary Dvorak
Jerry’s Enterprises Inc.
Kolden Funeral Home
LS Engineers
Skelley Towing
St. Peter Food Co-op

Additional Sponsors

Brett Holbrook Agency Inc
KMF Advisors


Thank you so much for helping build the Ney Nature Center into a strong nonprofit organization that manages and protects the Ney Wildlife Preserve through education and interaction with the natural world.  With your support, we look forward to another successful Fall Fling Fundraiser. 

The Ney Nature Center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable nonprofit organization.  EIN: 41-1842392  Donations to Ney Environmental Education Foundation (dba: Ney Nature Center) are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.