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

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  • Lunch & Learn: Motus Wildlife Tracking System

    Wednesday, October 21, 12pm-2pm Adults $5 members, $10 Non-members The Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) is a global network of researchers that uses radio telemetry to track hundreds of species…

    $5 – $10

  • Bats, Bones, & Bonfires

    Saturday, October 24, 2pm-5pm all ages, costumes encouraged! $10 per member car/ $20 per non-member car Bring your family for an afternoon of fun! There will be: horse-drawn wagon rides,…

    $10 – $20

  • Haunted Trail

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

    Come for an evening of Vintage Horror, the scariest, spookiest trail in Faribault brought to you by the students of Discovery Public School! Pricing $5 per head . Time: 7:00-8:30…

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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