The center displays plants and wildlife native to Minnesota and has 8.5 miles of nature trails. Canoe rentals are available in summer and groomed cross-country ski trails and ski rentals are available in winter. Center open Monday-Saturday 9am-noon an d1-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm; closed holidays. Trails open daily 6am-10pm. Free to the public.
Location:
1304 21st St NE, Austin Minnesota 55912
Telephone
507-437-7519
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Waseca) Animal Medical Center of Waseca
(Rochester) Cascade Animal Medical Center
(Forest City) Forest City Veterinary Clinic
(Rochester) Heritage Pet Hospital
(Austin) JC Hormel Nature Center
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12/05 Coming to The Austin area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
My Waterloo Days Festival Waterloo IA May30-June12 My Waterloo Days is a community-wide, annual festival organized by volunteers to showcase and celebrate Waterloo's cultural and recreational opportunities.
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