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  • Little Sprouts Animal Tracks

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

    Little Sprouts Animal Tracks Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Monday, January 5,  9:30am-11am The snow can show us who's been where. We all leave tracks and signs…

    $5 – $10

  • Homeschool: Animal Adaptations

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

    Homeschool: Animal Adaptations for Winter Cost: $10/child, $5/member child    (Pre-registration is required) Grades: K-5th Monday, January 5,  1:00pm-3:00pm The changing of the seasons requires many animals to adapt in order…

    $5 – $10

  • Stewardship Saturday: Biochar

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

    Stewardship Saturday: Biochar Saturday, January 10th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Volunteer Opportunity Ages: Teen+ Come learn about what biochar is, how it's created, and why River Bend has…

    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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