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  • Summer Camp – Meadowlarks& Herons (K-5) Splish, Splash!

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

    Meadowlarks & Herons (Grades K-5) Splish, Splash! July 31 & August 1, Mon-Tues, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Join us as we submerge ourselves in the world of water. From the ecosystems around River Bend to the water coming out of our faucets, campers will learn all about the ways we interact with…

    $30 – $55
  • Little Sprouts Adult/Child Programs

    Little Sprouts Adult/Child Programs

    Adult/child class for ages birth-5. ($5/member, $10 for non-members) There are planned educational exploration activities with a different theme each week. Dress for the weather, as most of the class will be outside. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, April 11 – Birds and Nests Tuesday, April 25 –…

    $5 – $10
  • Northfield Community Ed Orienteering

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

    Tuesday, August 8, 10:30 - 12:00 pm Register at https://northfieldschools.org/communityeducation/ Hosted at River Bend Nature Center, we are partnering with Northfield Community Ed to bring you fun and exciting programs this summer! You'll learn how to use a map and compass to learn basic orienteering skills and to explore River Bend Nature Center!

River Bend Nature Center

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

507.332.7151 | rbncinfo@rbnc.org

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Monday: 8 AM - 7 PM

Tuesday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Saturday: 10 AM-2 PM