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SUMMARY:Canoeing & Kayaking: Northfield Com. Ed.
DESCRIPTION:Canoeing & Kayaking @ North Alexander Park\, Faribault\nFriday\, August 15th  9:00-2:30 pm (Multiple Sessions) \nCost: $29/person\, $55/family\,  Ages 5 yrs & up **10 and under must have an adult registered participant \nGlide across calm waters and enjoy the beauty of North and South Alexander Park. After safety instruction from River Bend staff\, launch onto the reservoir to practice strokes\, float\, and build confidence in maneuvering a canoe or kayak. North Alexander Park Pavilion #4. \nRegister Here through Northfield Community Education
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/canoeing-kayaking-northfield-com-ed
LOCATION:North Alexander Park\, 1816 2nd Ave NW\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rice County Early Childhood Providers Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Rice County Early Childhood Providers Appreciation Event\nSaturday\, August 16 10:30am- FREE!\nPlease RSVP Here\nCome 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 relax in a beautiful setting. Let’s celebrate all the love and care you put into your work every day. We can’t wait to show our gratitude and support for everything you do! This event is sponsored by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF).
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rice-county-early-childhood-providers-appreciation-event
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Dragonfly 101
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Dragonfly 101\nCost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).\nWednesday\, August 20\, 12:00-2:00pm\, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm \nDragonfly 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 dragonflies for identification. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-dragonfly-101
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T160000
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SUMMARY:Nature Hike @ Keepsake Cidery
DESCRIPTION:Nature Hike @ Keepsake Cidery\nCost:  $10/person\, $20/family ($5/member\, $15/member family)\nSaturday\, June 28\, July 26 & August 23 \n3pm-4pm \nCome for a nature hike at Keepsake Cidery with a River Bend Naturalist! This class will be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nIf you are coming as a family\, register as 1 attendee then select the family price.  \n 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/nature-hike-keepsake-cidery/2025-08-23
LOCATION:Keepsake Cidery\, 4609 135th St E\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: The Interpretive Center will be Closed Saturday\, August 30th for Labor Day Weekend. Trails remain open to the public. Enjoy!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-labor-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T160017Z
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SUMMARY:MN Master Naturalist Instructor Training
DESCRIPTION:MN Master Naturalist Instructor Training\nAges 18+ recommended \nCost: $75\, includes course materials \nFriday\, September 5\, 2025\, – In Person\, at RBNC 9:00am-4:00pm \nFriday\, September 26\, 2025 – Online 9:00am-4:00pm \nAre you already a master naturalist? Want to teach the Master Naturalist course at your place of work or help places teach it? Register to become a MN Master Naturalist Instructor! \nRegistration and program details provided through the U of M \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/mn-master-naturalist-instructor-training
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels & Birds\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\, 10:00 am-11:00 am \nJoin 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bagels-birds-24
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Story Time: Orwin
DESCRIPTION:Story Time with a Naturalist: Orwin the Painted Turtle\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\, 11:00 am-12:00 pm \nStorytime includes a short story and coloring activity. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/story-time-orwin
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Sweet Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Reads Book Club – A Book of Hope by Jane Goodall\nTeens and Adults. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm \nCome gather for an enlightening discussion about environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/sweet-reads-book-club-16
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Prairie Pollinators Morning Class
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Prairie Pollinators Morning Class\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child\, adults attend for free. \nMonday\, September 8\, 2025\,  9:30am-11am \nPollinators love flowers and trees. They help us grow food to eat. Join us as we explore different pollinators found in the prairie! A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-prairie-pollinators-morning-class
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T130000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Intro to Insects
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool: Intro to Insects\nCost: $20/child\, $10/member child \nGrades: K-5th \nMonday\, September 8\, 2025\,  1:00pm-3:00pm \nTopic: Intro to Insects\nStudents will learn about our most diverse group of animals…Insects! Activities will include sweep netting and pond dipping to learn all about insects. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-intro-to-insects
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Prairie Pollinators Evening Class
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Prairie Pollinators Evening Class\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child\, adults attend for free. \nMonday\, September 8\, 2025\,  5:00pm-6:30pm \nPollinators love flowers and trees. They help us grow food to eat. Join us as we explore different pollinators found in the prairie! A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-prairie-pollinators-evening-class
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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