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Lunch & Learn: Freshwater Mussels

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

Lunch & Learn: Freshwater Mussels Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Freshwater Mussels The MN Zoo takes part in many conservation projects around the world.…

$5 – $10

Boy Scout Badge Day

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

Boy Scout Badge Day Saturday, October 19, 2024 10-1:30 pm Environmental Science Cost: $15/person, $10/member Ages: 11-17 Come work on your Environmental Science Badges at River Bend! Register and bring…

$10 – $15

Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlies

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

Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlies Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, October 21, 2024,  9:30am-11am Are you daring enough to creep with the creepy crawlies? Your little sprout will learn…

$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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