River Bend Nature Center

Sweet Reads Book Club
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Sweet Reads Book Club
The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf
Teens and Adults. Cost: Free
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join Ampact members Caitlin and Nick for Sweet Reads Book Club! Discuss environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center.
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Family Fun - Paper Making
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00
Family Fun – Paper Making
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
All Ages, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10 – 2 pm
Have fun making recycled paper and using recycled paper to make greeting cards!
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Homeschool: 3Rs & Snowshoeing
2025-02-10 13:00 - 15:00
Homeschool: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Snowshoeing
Ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Monday, February 10, 2025, 1-3pm
Learn about the importance of the 3R’s while creating some fun take-home projects. Then head outside on snowshoes!
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Snow Crush Event
2025-02-15 11:00 - 18:00
Snow Crush Race
Saturday, FEBRUARY 15th **(MOVED TO BACKUP DATE)
Registration/Check-in: 11:00-12:30 pm
Race Start: 1:00 pm
Registration Fee:
Beginners: $30, $40 day-of
Intermediates: $35, $45 day-of
Advanced: $40, $50 day-of
Online registration closes at 12pm Wednesday, February 12. Entrants may also register on the day of the race starting at 11:00 am.
Race registrations are non-refundable.

Little Sprouts: Animals Around the World
2025-02-15 12:00 - 14:00
Little Sprouts: Animals Around the World
Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Come and learn about different animals around the world. Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and exploration. Dress for the weather as a portion of the class will be outside.
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Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock!
2025-02-17 09:30 - 11:00
Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock!
Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free
Monday, February 17, 2025, 9:30am-11am
Rocks rock because they come in so many different types of colors, textures and can be dull or crystals! Come and explore how fascinating rocks can be! Dress for the weather, as most of the course will be outside.
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Lunch & Learn: Lake Superior
2025-02-19 12:00 - 14:00
Lunch & Learn: Lake Superior
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
Wednesday, February 19, 12:00-2:00pm
We will discuss the origins, characteristics, and long-term changes of Lake Superior–how a tectonic rift valley carved out a spot that glaciers, one billion years later, filled. Eventually these glaciers melted and formed pro-glacial Lake Duluth, then later Gichigami or Lake Superior. Learn how one of Minnesota’s iconic features has changed over its past and continues to change into the future. Bring your own lunch and join us as we learn about a new topic each month. Guest speaker begins at 12:30 pm.
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Family Painting: Winter Landscapes
2025-02-22 12:30 - 14:00
Family Painting: Winter Landscapes
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Join artist Kate Langlais for a fun, free family painting program. Learn about winter weather patterns in Minnesota and then paint a winter landscape! 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.
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Bagels & Birds
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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
2025-03-01 11:00 - 11:30
Storytime with a Naturalist: Maple Syruping
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 am-11:30 am
Come read a children’s book all about how maple syrup is made!
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Sweet Reads Book Club
2025-03-01 14:00 - 15:00
Sweet Reads Book Club – Creativity a Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese
Teens and Adults. Cost: Free
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join Ampact members Caitlin and Nick for Sweet Reads Book Club! Discuss environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center.
Register Here
