By: David Foley Lead Naturalist/Program Coordinator Close your eyes, think back to your childhood, and make a mental list of things you used to do outside during your free time.…
Read MoreBy: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator About 460 Million years ago, the land that is now River Bend Nature Center, used to be a shallow sea containing a multitude of small…
Read MoreBy: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator Walking, biking, running; enjoyable activities for people who love to be outside. River Bend Nature Center trail system has grown and gone through expansions and…
Read MoreBy: Addie Theis, Intern Naturalist Fossil Friday! Learn with Intern Addie about how fossils are made, why they are important, and what types of fossils you might find here in…
Read MoreBy: 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.…
Read MoreBy: 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.…
Read MoreBy: 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…
Read MoreBy: 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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By: Brittany Smith, Naturalist/Program Coordinator As you are out visiting River Bend, you will notice areas where a lot of tree removal has occurred. These areas are part of a…
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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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