Homeschool: Survival Skills and Compass Course ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member Monday, October 14, 2024,  1-3pm Join us as we learn important survival skills like building a fire and using a compass to navigate the woods of River Bend Nature Center. These are some of our most popular activities. Your child is sure to have…

Lunch & Learn: Freshwater Mussels Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Freshwater Mussels The MN Zoo takes part in many conservation projects around the world. Join Ben Minerich, Mussel Conservation Specialist, with the MN Zoo as he shares his studies and research in restoring our freshwater mussel, skipper and skipperling populations. Bring your…

Boy Scout Badge Day Saturday, October 19, 2024 10-1:30 pm Environmental Science Cost: $15/person, $10/member Ages: 11-17 Come work on your Environmental Science Badges at River Bend! Register and bring a lunch to eat during the day. *Note some specific requirements are more time-consuming than what can be done during this program, it is up…