The Nature Center has many trails to walk on, some have covered bridges. It's nice and peaceful. Every now and again you'll get a glimpse of some for of wild animal from deer to fox to muskrat. They don't allow bikes or anything, so just walkers. Great place to take your kids exploring!
Our most recent visit was a meeting of the Austin Izaak Walton League and Austin Audubon Society. We listened to a solo drama of the life of Aldo Leopold - noted conservation writer. The presentation was outstanding, the facility was well suited to the program and the company was great.
This is a wonderful facility for everyone! The Nature Center has a great Interpretive Center with lots of hands on opportunities and educational signage. The walking trails are smooth and through beautiful surroundings that of course change through the seasons. The staff can provide activities to make the walks even more interesting. The Nature Center also schedules amazing programs throughout the year on all sorts of topics - birds, crafts, water, conservation, music - wish I could do them all!
Beautiful area with lots of trails. It is open year round. Great for exploring and learning. There's a prairie area, observation tower, and a conference room for small events. You can go cross country skiing in the winter time.
Not too many places in Minnesota still have never-plowed prairie. This is a beautiful site. The trails are well-maintained; the center has a welcoming "hands on" atmosphere.
Very excellent displays with great descriptions and as well as hands on displays. Impressed with the hide of a buffalo on which all the body parts were listed and how each is used. Also pelts from beaver, fox, wolf, etc. Also walking trails which we didn't do because of the time.
A nice park to walk. This nature center includes enough space to challenge most hikers. There are several Geo Caches to hunt and many dear and other wild life to enjoy.
Excellent wildlife museum with examples of the indigenous animals. The trails are well maintained and give you a sense of walking through a forest.
Very user friendly, good trails and center, friendly staff. Nature at its best in small town atmosphere.
Great selection of trails to hike or cross country ski on. Lots of deer in the woods. Many varieties of trees and plant life and a small stream that runs through. Enrichment programs all year long for adults and children. Many local events/meetings held there year around.