Winter at River Bend Nature Center

Don't get shut in this winter...Come on out for snowshoeing and cross country skiing!

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Located in Faribault, Minnesota, River Bend Nature Center helps people discover, enjoy, understand and preserve the incredible natural world.

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

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Lunch & Learn Sustainability at Home by Zach McCarty

Lunch & Learn: Sustainability at Home by Zach McCarty, GreenCorps Member at River Bend Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Sustainability at Home Bring your…

$5 – $10

Drop-in Bird Feeder Making

Stop in anytime between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm to make your own bird feeder from natural or reused items. Then take it home to put up in your yard…

$5 – $10

Little Sprouts Meet the Animal Ambassadors

Little Sprouts is a parent/child class for children birth through 5 years old. There are planned educational exploration activities with a different theme each week. Dress for the weather, as…

$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

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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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