Geocaching

April 15, 2020

By: Brittany Smith We’re going on a treasure hunt, X marks the spot! Geocaching is a great way to get out, get some exercise, enjoy nature, and find a treasure.…

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Nature Journaling

April 15, 2020

By: David Foley Is your family feeling cooped up? Practice social distancing by taking a walk outside! Now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the seasonal changes.…

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Wildlife Wednesday: Western Chorus Frog

April 15, 2020

By: Brittany Smith, Naturalist/Program CoordinatorAmong one of the smallest frogs in Minnesota, the Western Chorus frog is one of the first sounds of spring. They may be little, but their…

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Maple Syruping: A History

April 15, 2020

By: Katy Anderegg, NaturalistRBNC has been collecting maple sap for many years and educating young minds on how the maple sap to syrup process works. While there have been many…

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Orwin Rustad

April 6, 2020

By: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator Throwback Thursday! Over forty-two years ago, a man had a vision of building a nature center in Faribault, Minnesota. That man was Orwin Rustad. His…

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Phenology Friday, 4/3/2020

April 6, 2020

Woolly bear caterpillar  By: Molly Olson, Naturalist/Program Coordinator The woolly bear caterpillar is the larval form of the Isabella tiger moth. Many people know about the woolly bear caterpillar because of the legend…

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