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  • Lunch & Learn: Fruit of the forest, MN’s Edible Mushrooms

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

    Lunch & Learn: Fruit of the forest: Minnesota's Edible Mushrooms Cost: Per Non-Member $10, RBNC Members $5 Wednesday, February 18, 12:00-2:00pm, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm Bring your own lunch and…

    $5 – $10

  • Little Sprouts: Animal Homes

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

    Little Sprouts: Animal Homes Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Saturday, February 21, 10:00am-11:30am Animals have homes too! Explore what types of homes animals live in and look for…

    $5 – $10

  • Little Sprouts: Weather 

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

    Little Sprouts: Weather Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Saturday, March 2,  9:30-11:00 am "Rain, rain go away come again another day!" We'll explore what weather is, and…

    $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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