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    Homeschool Classes

    River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

    Homeschool Classes: River Bend Nature Center invites all learners, grades K-5th, the opportunity to experience all of the seasons at River Bend! Classes are held on the second Monday of the month from 1pm-3pm. Monday, September 11: Prairie Pollinators - From beetles to butterflies and bees, many animals visit prairie plants. Come learn about what…

    $5 – $10
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    Storytime with a Naturalist: The Mitten by Jan Brett

    River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

    Storytime with a Naturalist: The Mitten by Jan Brett - Join a River Bend Naturalist as they read "The Mitten" by Jan Brett, then make your own "mitten" with animals to stuff inside! Saturday, December 16 , 10:00 - 11:00 am  &  12:30-1:30 pm Cost: FREE!, All Ages  

    Free
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    Little Sprouts

    River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

    Little Sprouts, an adult/child class for ages birth-5. There are planned educational exploration activities with a different theme each week. Dress for the weather, as most of the course will be outside. Beginning in the fall, classes will be held on Mondays from 9:30-11:00 am with pop-up Saturdays. Monday, Oct 30: Colorful Leaves - As summer…

    $5 – $10

River Bend Nature Center

P.O. Box 186
1000 Rustad Rd
Faribault, MN 55021

507.332.7151 | rbncinfo@rbnc.org

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Trail Hours

6 AM - 10 PM, Daily

Building Hours

New Summer Hours!

Monday: 8 AM - 7 PM

Tuesday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Saturday: 10 AM-2 PM