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Bagels & Birds

River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

Bagels & Birds All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 am-11:00 am Join us on the first Saturday each month.  Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching…

Free

Storytime with a Naturalist: Rivers!

River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

Storytime with a Naturalist: Rivers! All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Storytime includes a short story and coloring activity. Register Here

Free

Family Painting: Spring Flowers

River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

Family Painting: Spring Flowers All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12:30 - 2:00 pm Join artist Kate Langlais for a fun, free family painting program. Learn about spring…

Free

I love River Bend because I can see so many ecosystems in one place. Prairies, forest, wetland, they have it all!

- 5th Grade Teacher

Map of the campus of River Bend Nature Center

So Much to Explore

Right on the RBNC campus there are many opportunities for exploration! Ahead of your visit, you can:

  • Learn more about our must-see ponds
  • Plan your hike or ski using our trail maps
  • Discover the habitats and wildlife you may encounter
  • Plan an accessible route
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