Educational Programming

From school field trips to summer camps, check out our outdoor environmental programming.

Programs

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Youth activities. Hiking trails and ponds. Outdoor equipment rentals. And much more!

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  • Homeschool: Fossil Exploration

    K-5th Grade students $5/member, $10/non-member Help us uncover River Bend’s history by looking for fossils! Learn all about the ancient creatures that used to call this area home.

    $5 – $10

  • Lunch & Learn: Lichen Love- Learning Minnesota’s Lichens

    Wednesday, November 18, 12pm-2pm adults $5 members, $10 non-members Learn the fundamentals of lichen biology, ecology, and identification with published lichen author Tanner Barnharst. In this interactive session, you will…

    $5 – $10

  • Winter at River Bend

    Saturday, November 21, 10am-11:30am all ages $5 member, $10 non-member As winter settles in, there is still plenty to discover at River Bend Nature Center! We’ll begin our adventure by…

    $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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