Events

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…

Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlies Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, October 21, 2024,  9:30am-11am Are you daring enough to creep with the creepy crawlies? Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and exploration. Dress for the weather as a portion of the class will be outside. Register Here