Stewardship Saturday Buckthorn and Biochar
2026-12-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | MINNESOTA
Saturday, December 12; 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm
Free, all ages with an adult
Help River Bend manage buckthorn by burning it to create biochar, a nutrient and carbon-rich soil amendment. Please dress for the weather.

Lunch & Learn: Aquatic Plants of Minnesota Lakes
2026-12-17 12:00 - 14:00
Adults
$5 members, $10 Non-members
Courtney Schirmers, DNR Aquatic Botanist, will join us virtually for the program. She will provide a glimpse beneath the waves at the diversity of aquatic plants found in Minnesota lakes, including common, rare, and unique species. Learn about why aquatic plants are important, how to identify common species and groups, and hear about what plants have been documented in lakes in the Faribault area.

Recycled Holiday Card Making
2026-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, December 19, 10am-12pm
$5 member/ $10 non-member
all ages
Come enjoy a relaxing Saturday making cards for your loved ones from recycled materials!

Homeschool: Winter Solstice
2026-12-21 13:00 - 15:00
Monday, December 21, 1pm-3pm
K-5th grade
$5 member, $10 non-member
Come celebrate the shortest day of the year! We will discuss why the winter solstice occurs and how it affects all living things.
