By: Breanna Wheeler, Executive Director Having people to mentor us into closer connection with the natural world is important from childhood all the way through life. During the stay at…
Read MoreBy: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator
Read MoreBy: Molly Olson, Naturalist/Program Coordinator One of the first things I realized when I started working at River Bend Nature Center about two years ago was the number of volunteers…
Read MoreBy: Brittany Smith, Naturalist/ Program Coordinator Celebrating Earth Day as a young child has influenced my life in so many ways. I spent every possible moment exploring nature. I grew…
Read MoreBy: Molly Olson, Naturalist/ Program Coordinator While there were many people and events that helped to influence the environmental movement, Earth Day is said to be one of the major…
Read MoreBy: Evan Pak, Minnesota GreenCorps Member serving at River Bend Nature Center Our lakes, streams, and rivers are one of Minnesota’s most valuable resources. They give us clean water, recreational…
Read MoreBy: David Foley Lead Naturalist/Program Coordinator Close your eyes, think back to your childhood, and make a mental list of things you used to do outside during your free time.…
Read MoreBy: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator About 460 Million years ago, the land that is now River Bend Nature Center, used to be a shallow sea containing a multitude of small…
Read MoreBy: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator Walking, biking, running; enjoyable activities for people who love to be outside. River Bend Nature Center trail system has grown and gone through expansions and…
Read MoreBy: Addie Theis, Intern Naturalist Fossil Friday! Learn with Intern Addie about how fossils are made, why they are important, and what types of fossils you might find here in…
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