We’re excited to introduce you to our newest team members! Erin Tone: Naturalist/Program Coordinator Welcome Erin Tone! She is the newest addition to the River Bend staff. Erin is a…
Read MoreWelcome to Day 2 (Monday, Sept. 21) of the River Bend Scavenger Hunt! Today’s clue is “As you enter the woods, more trails you will find, think of your options…
Read MoreWelcome to Day 1 (Sunday, Sept. 20) of the River Bend Scavenger Hunt! Your first clue is… “This first clue may seem pretty frail, but you just need to start…
Read MoreBy: Breanna Wheeler, Executive Director This year, coronavirus and the events that have occurred following the murder of George Floyd have marked a turning point in human history. This time…
Read MoreBy: 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…
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