River Bend Nature Center

Little Sprouts: Weather
2026-03-02 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Little Sprouts: Weather
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free.
Saturday, March 2, 9:30-11:00 am
“Rain, rain go away come again another day!” We’ll explore what weather is, and how we can be prepared to enjoy the outdoors in almost any weather. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather.
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Homeschool: Maple Syruping
2026-03-02 13:00 - 15:00
Homeschool: Intro to Maple Syruping
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child (Pre-registration is required)
Grades: K-5th
Monday, March 2, 1:00pm-3:00pm
By learning about the process of maple syruping, students will further their knowledge of both the science of tree physiology and the history of syruping as an important cultural practice.
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Bagels & Birds
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, March 7, 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: Maple Syruping
2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:00
Storytime with a Naturalist: Maple Syruping
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, March 7, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cozy up in kid’s corner as you listen to stories about winter weather, read by a River Bend Naturalist!
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Little Sprouts: Maple Syruping
2026-03-16 09:30 - 11:00
Little Sprouts: Maple Syruping
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free.
Monday, March 16, 9:30am-11am
How do we get tasty maple syrup? From Maple Trees! have fun exploring the world of trees and how we make maple syrup at River Bend. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather.
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Homeschool: Maple Syruping
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00
Homeschool: Maple Syruping
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child (Pre-registration is required)
Grades: K-5th
Monday, March 16, 1:00pm-3:00pm
How does sap turn into syrup? This hands-on experience will follow the process of maple syruping from start to finish. At the end of the program, students will be able to sample the sweet syrup they helped make.
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Maple Syruping Morning Demo Program
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30
Maple Syruping Morning Demo Program
Cost: $10/non-member, $5/member
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 – 11:30 am
How does sap turn into syrup? This hands-on experience will follow the process of maple syruping from start to finish. At the end of the program, students will be able to sample the sweet syrup they helped make.
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Maple Syruping Afternoon Demo Program
2026-03-21 12:30 - 13:30
Maple Syruping Afternoon Demo Program
Cost: $10/non-member, $5/member
Saturday, March 21, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
How does sap turn into syrup? This hands-on experience will follow the process of maple syruping from start to finish. At the end of the program, students will be able to sample the sweet syrup they helped make.
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