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})(window.jQuery) </script> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:61.09243697479%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)">Fun and interactive exhibits with live animals, touch tables, puzzles and games, a play area, and more! Learn about the local history, the wildlife, and the story of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. <br />The Interpretive Center is free! <br /><br />Snake handling is at 10:00 am and 3:30 pm on most days. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="1"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4">School programs</font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:29.495798319328%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/editor/photo-nov-02-10-32-28-am.jpg?1640893430" alt="Picture" style="width:209;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:70.504201680672%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph">Hands-on environmental education programs are offered to preschool through high school students. The staff is willing to adapt to your specific curriculum needs.<br /><br />To learn more about our school programs and to contact scheduling staff please <a href="/education-programs.html"><font color="#508d24">{click here}</font></a></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="2"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4"><font color="#2a2a2a" style="">Summer classes</font></font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:38.90756302521%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/editor/photo-aug-17-10-30-26-am.jpg?1640893597" alt="Picture" style="width:337;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:61.09243697479%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph"><font size="4"><font style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)">When school is out, learning at the Nature Center is anything but over! </font><a href="/"><font color="#2a2a2a">Course offerings</font></a><font> throughout the summer provide students of all ages opportunities to learn about everything from water conservation to the migration of the monarch butterfly.</font></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="3"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4">Free Programs</font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:38.90756302521%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/20210824-184603_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:61.09243697479%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph">Generous community support allows the Nature Center to provide world-class programs to the general public at no cost to participants. Check the <a href="/upcoming-programs-and-events.html"><font color="#508d24">Upcoming</font> <font color="#5fa233">Programs & Events page</font></a><span style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)"> or the </span><a href="/calendar-of-events.html"><font color="#5fa233">Calendar of Events</font></a><span style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)"> to see what's coming up!</span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="4"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4">Equipment Rental - CAnoes, kayaks, skis</font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:29.495798319328%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/editor/florida-skiers-2.jpg?1640893840" alt="Picture" style="width:233;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:70.504201680672%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph"><font size="4"><font style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)">During the summer, visitors can rent </font><a href="/canoe--kayak-rental.html"><font color="#5fa233">canoes and kayaks</font></a><font style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)"> for use on the pond and Dobbins Creek! Exploring on the water is a great way to experience the Nature Center and to see wildlife you might miss while walking the trails. When the snow arrives, the Nature Center rents </font><a href="/skirental.html"><font color="#5fa233">cross-country ski</font></a><font style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37)"> <font color="#2a2a2a" style="">equipment</font> as well as snowshoes.</font></font></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="5"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4">Sola Fide Observatory</font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:29.495798319328%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/editor/20190706-215614.jpg?1640894101" alt="Picture" style="width:276;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:70.504201680672%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph">See the objects in our solar system and beyond through a 16-inch reflector telescope. Staff offer viewing opportunities twice a month on Saturday evenings. Visit our <a href="/sola-fide-observatory.html" style=""><font color="#508d24">Sola Fide page</font></a> for dates and times. </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="6"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4">Action track chairs </font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:79.327731092437%; padding:0 15px;"> <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:311px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/published/img-4361.jpg?1694032912" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">Exciting News! We have 3 brand new track chairs that will allow our visitors in need the ability to access all of our trails easily. The Action Track Chairs are easy to use and Nature Center staff will give you a tutorial on how to use them.<br />These track chairs can be reserved for 2 hours for free! Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are preferred. </div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:20.672268907563%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:49px;"></div> <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-large wsite-button-highlight" href="https://secure.rec1.com/MN/austin-mn/catalog/index?filter=dGFiJTVCMTU5MzYlNUQ9MSZzZWFyY2g9JnJlbnRhbCU1QmZyb20lNUQ9JnJlbnRhbCU1QnRvJTVEPQ==" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Reserve Here</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="7"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">Volunteering</font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:20.084033613445%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/published/photo-jun-09-3-45-53-pm.jpg?1650387556" alt="Picture" style="width:237;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:79.915966386555%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph">The Hormel Nature Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities, from working the front desk to pulling invasive species outside. We have a variety of different time-frames to choose from. If you are interested in learning more visit our <span></span><a href="/volunteer.html"><font color="#508d24">Volunteer Page<span></span></font> </a>or visit <a href="https://uwmower.galaxydigital.com/calendar" target="_blank"><font color="#508d24">The United Way of Mower County volunteer calendar</font></a> to browse and sign up for our volunteer events. </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" data-item="8"> <div class="accordion__title"> <span><div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="4">Parking for bike trail</font><font size="5"> </font></strong></div><span> </div> <div class="accordion__content"> <div style="padding: 10px 20px 20px;"> <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:37.226890756303%; padding:0 15px;"> <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="/uploads/2/5/1/6/25166228/published/shooting-star-banner.jpg?1692383478" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div> </td> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:62.773109243697%; padding:0 15px;"> <div class="paragraph">The Jay C. 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