Along the trails, visitors will find a number of wooden bridges, covered benches and an observation tower that affords a panoramic view of many acres of prairie and forest.

[3] Depending on the time of year, a great variety of wildlife can be viewed at the nature center, including white-tailed deer, mink, salamanders, turtles and many species of birds and butterflies.

The nature center's primary focus is education, teaching students of many ages to respect, protect and enjoy the outdoors.

[3] Jay C. Hormel Nature Center offers equipment rental during the summer and winter months.

During the summer, canoes and kayaks may be rented and visitors can paddle on the pond in the nature center, or down Dobbins Creek to East Side Lake.