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…

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Director’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…

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Celebrate 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…

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THANK 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…

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Why 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…

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Protecting 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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