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Homeschool: Geology Rocks!

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

Homeschool: Geology Rocks! ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member Monday, November 11, 2024,  1-3pm What is Geology and why is it cool? There is more to rocks than the first glance. Lets…

$5 – $10

Storytime with a Naturalist: Rocks Rock

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

Storytime with a Naturalist: Rocks Rock All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Rocks Rock! Listen to some stories about rocks and the landscape during this…

Free

Little Sprouts: Play Time

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

Little Sprouts: Play Time Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend free Saturday, November 16, 2024,  12:00-2:00 pm There is nothing better than outdoor play! Join us for a fun Little…

$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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