River Bend Nature Center

Summer Camp: Animal Ambassadors
2025-06-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Animal Ambassadors – Entering Grades K-2nd, Fall of 2025
June 11-12, Wed/Thu, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Come meet our Animal Ambassadors! This is the perfect camp for animal lovers who want to get a closer look at the animals that call River Bend home.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Field Day
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Field Day
Teens +. Cost: Free
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Help River Bend inventory the native plant communities found onsite!
Register Here

Summer Camp: Nature Art
2025-06-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Nature Art – Entering Grades 3rd-5th, Fall of 2025
June 16-17, Mon/Tue, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Let’s get inspired by nature! We will explore River Bend, create art inspired by what we find, and experiment with art materials made in nature.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Nature Engineers
2025-06-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Nature Engineers – Entering Grades 3rd-5th, Fall of 2025
June 18-19, Wed/Thu, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Get ready for takeoff! This camp will be a blast for anyone who enjoys getting outside and doing science experiments.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Little Sprouts: Play Time
2025-06-21 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Play Time
Cost: $10/child, $5/member
Monday, June 21, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Today’s session is loosely structured play time for your little one to explore different activities. All or a portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather.
Register Here

Family Painting: Rivers
2025-06-21 12:30 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Family Painting: Rivers
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Join artist Kate Langlais for a fun, free family painting program. Rivers are a vital source for life. Discover their natural beauty as you paint a river! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available for participants. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Register Here

AIOT Outdoor Sports
2025-06-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
AIOT Outdoor Sports – Entering Grades 3rd-5th, Fall of 2025
June 23-24, Mon/Tue, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
$85 ($60 for members) Register Here
Join us as we enjoy outdoor sports together! Maybe it is your first time or outdoor sports are your favorite. Either way we’ll have fun! Activities may include archery, disk golf, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and rock climbing.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. Off-Site locations may have additional forms for you to fill out. We will provide those to you as needed.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

AIOT Spots, Stripes & Scales
2025-06-25 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 08:30 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
AIOT Spots, Stripes & Scales – Entering Grades 3rd-5th, Fall of 2025
June 25-26, Wed/Thu, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
$85 ($60 for members) Register Here
Calling all animal lovers! This camp will provide an up close look at a wide variety of animals through enriching experiences at places such as zoos, nature preserves, state parks, and right here at River Bend.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. Off-Site locations may have additional forms for you to fill out. We will provide those to you as needed.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Field Day
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Field Day
Teens +. Cost: Free
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Help River Bend inventory the native plant communities found onsite!
Register Here

Nature Hike @ Keepsake Cidery
2025-06-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Keepsake Cidery, 4609 135th St E, Dundas, MN, 55019, United States
Nature Hike @ Keepsake Cidery
Cost: $10/person, $20/family ($5/member, $15/member family)
Saturday, June 28, July 26 & August 23
3pm-4pm
Come for a nature hike at Keepsake Cidery with a River Bend Naturalist! This class will be held outside. Please dress for the weather.
If you are coming as a family, register as 1 attendee then select the family price.

Summer Camp: Explorers
2025-06-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Explorers – Entering Grades K-5th, Fall of 2025
June 30-July 1, Mon/Tue, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Are you ready to explore River Bend? Discover the different habitats around the nature center and the animals that call these places home.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Nature Art
2025-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Nature Art – Entering Grades K-2nd, Fall of 2025
July 7-8, Mon/Tue, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Let’s get inspired by nature! We will explore River Bend, create art inspired by what we find, and experiment with art materials made in nature.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Dinosaurs
2025-07-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Dinosaurs – Entering Grades K-2nd, Fall of 2025
July 9-10, Wed/Thu, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Take a trip back in time as we explore dinosaurs! Come learn all about the prehistoric world as we play games, make art, and look for fossils.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Guardians of River Bend
2025-07-14 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 08:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Guardians of River Bend – Entering Grades 3rd-5th, Fall of 2025
July 14-15, Mon/Tue, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Come train to be a fearless guardian of River Bend. Discover the land you will protect, learn what wild plants are edible, practice survival skills and create and train with your very own sword. At the end of camp you will be an official guardian of River Bend!
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Nature Detectives
2025-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Nature Detectives – Entering Grades K-5th, Fall of 2025
July 16-17, Wed/Thu, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Put on your detective hat as we explore the natural world! Campers will learn to identify the many clues that animals leave behind as we explore River Bend.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Bushcraft
2025-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Bushcraft – Entering Grades K-5th, Fall of 2025
July 21-22, Mon/Tue, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
Bushcraft is a set of outdoor skills that allow you to survive and enjoy being out in the wild. We will learn skills like shelter building, weaving, fire building, cordage making, and more! This is where nature art and survival come together.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org

Summer Camp: Outdoor Games & Puzzles
2025-07-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Outdoor Games & Puzzles – Entering Grades K-5th, Fall of 2025
July 23-24, Wed/Thu, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60 ($35 for members) Register Here
How do you make games and puzzles even more fun? By adding nature of course! Campers will spend time in the wild trying new games and working together to finish outdoor-themed challenges.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp.
If you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp.
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
