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  • Homeschool: Intro to Spring Flowers

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

    Homeschool: Intro to Spring Flowers Cost: $10/child, $5/member child    (Pre-registration is required) Grades: K-5th Monday, April 6,  1:00pm-3:00pm A woodland walk in the Big Woods during spring time reveals a…

    $5 – $10

  • Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal

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

    Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal Free Volunteer Event, Saturday, April 11 from 10-12 pm All Ages, people 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult Help with the process…

    Free

  • Lunch & Learn: Pollinators and Prairies in SW MN

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

    Lunch & Learn: Pollinators and Prairies in Southwest MN Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer Nongame Wildlife Specialist with DNR Cost: Per Non-Member $10, RBNC Members $5 Wednesday, April 15, 12:00-2:00pm, Speaker begins at…

    $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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