River Bend Nature Center

Luminary Hike/Snowshoe
2022-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | MINNESOTA
Full Moon Luminary Hike/snowshoe

All ages. Cost: $10/member, $15/member with rental; $15/non-members, $20/non-members with rental, 5& under are free
Friday, January 14, 2022, 6-8pm
Enjoy the full moon with a luminary hike through River Bend. Trails are packed snow, participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes.
*MASKS REQUIRED INDOORS* To help with spacing, please pre-register for an entry time. this allows for better distancing. Thank you.

Adventure Day-Pay What You Can!
2022-01-17 03:00 - 09:30
School is Out Adventure Days are day-long camps open to kindergarten through 5th grade students on days when school’s not in session, but the craving for adventure and exploration is strong! River Bend’s team of naturalists will provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities to interact with, discover, and understand nature.
Cost: PAY WHAT YOU CAN, EVEN $0!
Times:
9AM to 3:30PM, with optional childcare from 8AM to 4:30PM
What should I bring?
Students should come prepared to spend a portion of the day outside – bring appropriate outdoor gear. Bring a lunch and any snacks needed to get through a full day of high activity.

Science Day: Give a Hoot About Owls
2022-01-22 04:30
January 22, from 10:30-11:30am
Come learn all about Owls and how they are important to our ecosystem.
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $10/student
*bring your lunch and say for the afternoon program, Animal Tracking! (separate registration required)

Science Day: Animal Tracking
2022-01-22 06:30 - 07:30
January 22, 12:30-1:30pm
Open to homeschoolers/distance learners aged 5-11. Cost: $10 per child.
Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 20.
Animal Tracking
Come learn all about animal tracking so you can figure out who’s been visiting your yard or the nature center.

Little Sprouts: Meet the Animal Ambassadors
2022-01-25 03:30 - 05:00
Little Sprouts: Meet the Animal Ambassadors
Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 9:30am-11am
Meet River Bend’s education animals!
Have fun with your little one(s) as you explore different nature topics each class. Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and exploration. Be prepared to be outside for most of the class.

Bagels & Birds
2022-02-05 04:00 - 05:00
Saturday, February 5th
10-11am, Free for all ages.
Enjoy bagels as you watch birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.

U of MN Raptor Center
2022-02-05 05:00 - 06:00
Raptors of MN with the Raptor Center
Saturday, February 5, 11am-12pm OR 12:30-1:30pm
$5/child (12& under), $10/adult
Come meet and learn about an Owl, Hawk, and Falcon with the Raptor Center of Minnesota!
“The Raptors of Minnesota program explores different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Participants learn some raptor identification, habitats where different species are found, key adaptations that make raptors different than other birds, and amazing success stories of what is possible when we come together to protect wildlife and their environments.”

Little Sprouts Ice Exploration
2022-02-08 03:30 - 05:00
Little Sprouts: Ice Exploration
Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 9:30am-11am
Have fun with your little one(s) as you explore different nature topics each class. Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and exploration. Be prepared to be outside for most of the class.

Adult Night Out: Luminary Snowshoe/Hike
2022-02-11 12:00 - 14:00
Adult Night Out Full Moon Luminary Hike/snowshoe

Cost: $20/member, $25/member with rental; $25/non-members, $30/non-members with rental
Friday, February 11, 2022, 6-8pm
Enjoy an adult night out! Stroll through the nature center with luminaries as your guide. Then enjoy an adult beverage as you warm up inside. Snowshoes available to rent. Pre-registration required.

Lunch & Learn: Trumpeter Swan Conservation by: Larry Vorwerk
2022-02-16 06:00 - 08:00
Lunch & Learn: Trumpeter Swan Conservation By Larry Vorwerk
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).

Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm
Topic: Trumpeter Swan Conservation by Larry Vorwerk
Bring your lunch and join us for a presentation on the Trumpeter Swan Conservation efforts in Minnesota. Larry Vorwerk, a retired MN Zoo keeper and River Bend Volunteer Naturalist, will discuss how the Trumpeter Swan was successfully reintroduced to Minnesota.

Science Day: Extreme Animal Survival
2022-02-19 04:30 - 05:30
Science Day: Extreme Survival
Open to homeschoolers/distance learners aged 5-11. Cost: $10 per child.
Saturday, February 19, 10:30am-11:30am
Extreme Survival
Learn about animals that can survive extreme environments, then learn some techniques for you to survive the winter weather.
River Bend offers a monthly science program designed for homeschool/ distance learning families. Our programs are led by our experienced education staff. The classes are designed to provide students with an enriching hands-on experience to supplement their science lessons. All classes include an outdoor component.

Bagels & Birds
2022-03-05 04:00 - 05:00
Come watch birds from the Windows on the Wild viewing area while enjoying bagels provided by The Inn at Shattuck.

Maple Syruping
2022-03-05 06:30 - 07:30
Maple syruping is a tradition that dates back to the first nations that lived in this area. Learn about the history of maple syruping, what makes the sap flow, and the process of turning sap into syrup through a hands-on syruping experience.
Cost: $5/person, $15/family (FREE for members) * a family is 2 adults and 4 kids under 18
Saturday, March 5, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Saturday, March 19, 10:30am-11:30am & 12:30pm-1:30pm
