Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock!
2024-11-04 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock!
Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free
Monday, November 4, 2024, 9:30am-11am
Have fun with your little one(s) as you explore different nature topics each class. 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.
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Homeschool: Geology Rocks!
2024-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Homeschool: Geology Rocks!
ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Monday, November 11, 2024, 1-3pm
What is Geology and why is it cool? There is more to rocks than the first glance. Lets explore together how rocks are formed and what they are made of.
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Storytime with a Naturalist: Rocks Rock
2024-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Storytime with a Naturalist: Rocks Rock
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Rocks Rock! Listen to some stories about rocks and the landscape during this story time with a Naturalist.

Little Sprouts: Play Time
2024-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Play Time
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend free
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00 pm
There is nothing better than outdoor play! Join us for a fun Little Sprouts day just to play!
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Little Sprouts: Clouds and Weather
2024-11-18 09:30 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Clouds and Weather
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend free
Monday, November 18, 2024, 9:30am-11am
With winter arriving, clouds gather and the temperature begins to drop. Rain soon begins to fall as snow. Come learn about clouds and weather at different times of the year.
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Lunch & Learn: All About Bees
2024-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Lunch & Learn: All About Bees
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm
Topic: All About Bees
This month’s topic is all about Bees! Join guest speaker, Nicole Gerjets with the DNR as we learn about these beloved pollinators. Bring your own lunch and join us as we learn about a new topic each month.
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Drop-in Family Fun Nature Art
2024-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Drop-in Family Fun Nature Art
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
All Ages
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00-2:00pm
Use your imagination and create something for yourself or a loved one using natural materials collected from River Bend.

Little Sprouts: MN Animals
2024-12-02 09:30 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: MN Animals
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend free
Monday, December 2, 2024, 9:30am-11am
Winter is a great time to see wildlife as you can easily track who has been where in the snow. Let’s discover what animals call Minnesota home.
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Bagels & Birds
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Join us on the first Saturday each month. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching wildlife from the comfort of the Interpretive Center through our Windows on the Wild viewing area. Bagels provided by The Inn at Shattuck.
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Storytime: The Mitten by Jan Barrett
2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Storytime with a Naturalist: The Mitten by Jan Barrett
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Join a naturalist for story time on Saturdays! Free to attend.
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Sweet Reads Book Club
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Sweet Reads Book Club
Teens and Adults. Cost: Free
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join us on the 1st Saturday of each month for a one group discussion on topics that include Environmentalism, Forestry, Wellness, Sustainability, Climate Change, Etc…
Book : The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
Book Club attendees can use the code RBNC on milkweed.org to get 15% off the books Braiding Sweetgrass, A Year in the Wilderness, and The Seed Keeper for upcoming Sweet Read book club sessions.

Homeschool: Homes and Habitats
2024-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Homeschool: Homes and Habitats
ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Monday, December 9, 2024, 1-3pm
River Bend Nature Center is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. In this class, we’ll learn about what makes a home and what is a habitat?
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Drop-in Family Fun Kitchen Science
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Drop-in Family Fun Kitchen Science
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
All Ages
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10:00-2:00pm
In this program, we’ll have fun learning different science experiments with everyday household items.

Little Sprouts: Snow Fun
2024-12-16 09:30 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Snow Fun
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend free
Monday, December 16, 2024, 9:30am-11am
Playing in the snow is so much fun and you can do so many things with it, from sledding to snow angels, snowman or snowballs, the fun is endless! And just like you and me, no two snowflakes are alike. Join us and have some snow fun!
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Little Sprouts: Play Time
2024-12-28 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Play Time
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend free
Saturday, December 28, 2024, 12:00-2:00 pm
There is nothing better than outdoor play! Join us for a fun Little Sprouts day just to play!
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Bagels & Birds
2025-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Join us on the first Saturday each month. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching wildlife from the comfort of the Interpretive Center through our Windows on the Wild viewing area. Bagels provided by The Inn at Shattuck.
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Storytime: Wilbur the Hognose Snake
2025-01-04 11:00 - 11:30 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Storytime with a Naturalist: Wilbur the Hognose Snake
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, January 4, 2025, 11:00 am-11:30 am
Come read stories about snakes, and learn about Wilbur, River Bend’s new animal ambassador.
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Sweet Reads Book Club
2025-01-04 14:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Sweet Reads Book Club – The Quickening by Elizabeth Rush
Teens and Adults. Cost: Free
Saturday, January 4, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join Ampact members Caitlin and Nick for Sweet Reads Book Club! Discuss environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center.
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Little Sprouts: Animals Around the World
2025-01-06 09:30 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Animals Around the World
Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free
Monday, January 6, 2025, 9:30am-11am
Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Come and learn about different animals around the world and meet River Bend’s animal ambassadors. 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.
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Homeschool: Winter Birding
2025-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Homeschool: Winter Birding
ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Monday, January 13, 2025, 1-3pm
Learn all about birds! First learn the key ways to identify birds and how to use binoculars and bird ID books before going out on an adventure looking for birds. Then start your annual bird list!
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Lunch & Learn: History of Faribault
2025-01-15 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Lunch & Learn: History of Faribault
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
Wednesday, January 15, 12:00-2:00pm
The city of Faribault has a rich history. Join guest speaker, Jenna Nelson with the Rice County Historical Society as she tells the tale of Faribault, Minnesota. Bring your own lunch and join us as we learn about a new topic each month. Guest speaker begins at 12:30 pm.
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Arts & Nature Membership Night
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Arts & Nature Membership Night
January 15, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 pm at the Paradise Center for The Arts!
$100 to be a member of both Paradise Center for the Arts & River Bend Nature Center
Join us for an evening of Paradise Center Tours, One Free Drink per person (21+), Animal Ambassadors & More!
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Family Fun - Meet the Animal Ambassadors
2025-01-18 10:30 - 13:30 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Family Fun – Meet the Animal Ambassadors
Cost: $5 (Free for River Bend members).
All Ages
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:30-11:30 & 12:30-1:30pm
Come meet River Bend’s animal ambassadors and learn all about what it takes to take care of them!
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Little Sprouts: Animal Tracks & Signs
2025-01-20 09:30 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Animal Tracks & Signs
Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free
Monday, January 20, 2025, 9:30am-11am
The snow can show us who’s been where. We all leave tracks and signs in the snow. What animals will you find at River Bend? 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.
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Luminary Snowshoe Hike
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Luminary Snowshoe Hike
All ages, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: $10/member, $15/member with rental; $15/non-members, $20/non-members with rental, 5 & under are free
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 6-8 pm
Enjoy the quiet of winter with a luminary hike through River Bend. Trails are packed snow, participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes.
Please pre-register for an entry time, 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm, 7:30 pm.

Bagels & Birds
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Join us on the first Saturday each month. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching wildlife from the comfort of the Interpretive Center through our Windows on the Wild viewing area. Bagels provided by The Inn at Shattuck.
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Storytime with a Naturalist: Winter Weather
2025-02-01 11:00 - 11:30 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Storytime with a Naturalist: Winter Weather
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11:00 am-11:30 am
Come read stories all about winter weather with a River Bend Naturalist!
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Sweet Reads Book Club
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Sweet Reads Book Club
The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf
Teens and Adults. Cost: Free
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join Ampact members Caitlin and Nick for Sweet Reads Book Club! Discuss environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center.
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Family Fun - Paper Making
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Family Fun – Paper Making
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
All Ages, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10 – 2 pm
Have fun making recycled paper and using recycled paper to make greeting cards!
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Homeschool: 3Rs & Snowshoeing
2025-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Homeschool: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Snowshoeing
Ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Monday, February 10, 2025, 1-3pm
Learn about the importance of the 3R’s while creating some fun take-home projects. Then head outside on snowshoes!
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