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As one of the most diverse, small urban communities in Minnesota, Faribault has residents from all corners of the globe. River Bend Nature Center's Outdoor Diversity Initiatives program is a tapestry of culturally specific programs designed to eliminate the nature participation gap. At the center of these initiatives is a multi-year BIPOC conservation career training program we operate in partnership with Faribault Public Schools and the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development that prepares job seekers for gainful careers in conservation each year.

Currently enrolling in free, learn at your pace trainings

Attend an upcoming Outdoor Career Training Info Session by Clicking Here

Our hybrid classroom and learn at your own pace curriculum will provide you with conservation based skills and credentials including:

  • Tree Planting
  • Tree Inspector Certification
  • MN Master Naturalist certification
  • Earn Chainsaw certification
  • Trail restoration/maintenance training
  • Career Coaching and Job Search Assistance
  • Environmental Justice

Participation in the program is contingent on meeting eligibility requirements established by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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If you have questions or want to learn more about the outdoor career pathways, fill out the Interest Form below.

For any other questions or concerns, please email Quanda Arch at arch@rbnc.org. Thank you!

The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.”