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Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal

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

Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal Teens +. Cost: Free Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Learn about invasive plants and how River Bend is controlling them. Then help us to…

Free

Little Sprouts: Mud & Worms

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

Little Sprouts: Mud & Worms Cost: $10/child, $5/member Monday, May 12, 2025,  9:30am-11am Dive into the world of mud and get a bit dirty while having fun learning about worms! Dress…

$5 – $10

Homeschool: Water Cycle and Spring Ephemerals

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

Homeschool: Water Cycle and Spring Ephemerals ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member Monday, May 12, 2025,  1-3pm Water is vital to surviving. In this class we'll learn about how water cycles…

$5 – $10

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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