Our Friend, Nature

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.…

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Cephalopods

By: 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…

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River Bend Trail System “5 Miles and Beyond”

By: 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…

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Fossil Friday

By: 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…

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Geocaching

By: 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.…

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Nature Journaling

By: 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.…

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Wildlife Wednesday: Western Chorus Frog

By: 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…

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Maple Syruping: A History

By: 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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Orwin Rustad

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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