Destination Sites
How to get there: Just outside Henderson along county Road 19
What you will find: Nature Educational Center and trails
Services at this site: Yes
Sitting on the bluffs of the Minnesota River near Henderson, Minnesota, the Ney Nature Center (NNC), is home to 446 acres of native prairie and woodlands. This unique blend of biomes allows staff to educate youth and adults alike about the native plants and wildlife important to Southern Minnesota. Adding to the natural landscape are two historic farm sites: one that was occupied by the Ney family from 1850 to 2002 and one that was occupied by the Kahlow family from 1900 to 1967.
Visit us for hiking, walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bird watching, geocaching, and/or wildlife observations.
As a Le Sueur County Park, the Ney Nature Center is open for exploration from sunup until sundown. The Education Building, which houses the office and staff, is open Monday through Fridays from 9am to 5pm.
Things to Do: Destination Site, Outdoor Activities
