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New Faces at River Bend Nature Center
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 MoreScavenger Hunt Clue 2 (Monday, Sept. 21)
Welcome 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 MoreScavenger Hunt Day 1 (Sunday Sept. 20)
Welcome 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 MoreDirector’s Desk
By: 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 MoreCelebrate Earth Day- Be a Nature Mentor
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 MoreDuckweed and Water Quality
By: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator
Read MoreTHANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
By: 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 MoreWhy I Celebrate Earth Day
By: 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 MoreThe History of Earth Day & River Bend Nature Center
By: 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 MoreProtecting Minnesota’s Waters
By: 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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