The Free Press Dec 21, 2020 The setting sun reflects in the clouds as snowshoers walk across the Good Counsel campus during a winter solstice celebration several years ago. File photo The Free Press Self-guided hikes are planned today at Ney Nature Center near Henderson as a socially distanced option for celebrating winter solstice. There are registration fees for participants, both members and non-members of the nature center, which is at 28238 Nature Center Lane. To register go to: ney-nature-center.square.site. For more information, contact Emily Dufford at emily@neycenter.org or call 357-8581. Churches to light up night Faith communities in Mankato plan to add some extra light in observance of winter solstice, the darkest day of the year.