Canoeing & Kayaking @ North Alexander Park, Faribault Friday, August 15th  9:00-2:30 pm (Multiple Sessions) Cost: $29/person, $55/family,  Ages 5 yrs & up **10 and under must have an adult registered participant Glide across calm waters and enjoy the beauty of North and South Alexander Park. After safety instruction from River Bend staff, launch onto…

Rice County Early Childhood Providers Appreciation Event Saturday, August 16 10:30am- FREE! Please RSVP Here Come join us at the River Bend Nature Center for a day of fun and appreciation for all the hard work early childhood providers do! This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with other providers, enjoy nature, and…

Lunch & Learn: Dragonfly 101 Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, August 20, 12:00-2:00pm, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm Dragonfly 101 will take a look at dragonfly identification, habitat, and life cycles with guest speaker, John Arthur from the Minnesota Dragonfly Society. There will be an opportunity after the presentation to look for and net…