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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child\, adults attend for free. \nMonday\, February 2\, 9:30am-11am \nRocks Rock! The Earth is made up of different kinds of rocks that can be found in many different colors! Come and explore how fascinating rocks can be! A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-rocks-rock-6
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T150000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Intro to Animal Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool: Intro to Animal Tracking\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child    (Pre-registration is required) \nGrades: K-5th \nMonday\, February 2\,  1:00pm-3:00pm \nWinter is a great time to better understand animal activity and behaviors. Students will learn how to identify tracks and interpret what they can teach us. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-intro-to-animal-tracking
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels & Birds\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, February 7\, 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-29
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
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CREATED:20251021T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T200611Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime: The Mitten
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with a Naturalist: The Mitten\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, February 7\, 2025\, 11:00 am-12:00 pm \nCome read along with a naturalist and follow along with your very own paper animals! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/storytime-the-mitten
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T194133
CREATED:20251021T200731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T200731Z
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SUMMARY:Luminary Snowshoe and Hike
DESCRIPTION:Luminary Snowshoe and Hike\nCost: $10/member\, $15/member with rental; $15/non-members\, $20/non-members with rental; 5 & under free.  \nAll ages\, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThursday\, February 12\,  6:00pm-8:00pm \nEnjoy the quiet of winter with a luminary hike through River Bend. Trails are packed snow\, participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes. Then relax by a warm bonfire with a complimentary hot chocolate! \nIn the event we do not have snow\, the event will be held as a luminary hike. Anyone who rents snowshoes will be reimbursed for their rental only. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/luminary-snowshoe-and-hike-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T194133
CREATED:20251201T201508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T201508Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Biochar
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Saturday: Biochar\nSaturday\, February 14\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nFree Volunteer Opportunity \nAges: Teen+ \nCome learn about what biochar is\, how it’s created\, and why River Bend has decided to use this as another sustainability method. Then\, weather permitting\, try your hand at creating biochar. \nMeet at River Bend Interpretive Center. Dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-biochar-3
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T093000
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Animal Homes
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Animal Homes\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child\, adults attend for free. \nMonday\, February 16\,  9:30am-11am \nAnimals have homes too! Explore what types of homes animals live in and look for animal homes on a walk outside. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-animal-homes-3
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Making Tracks
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool: Making Tracks\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child     (Pre-registration is required) \nGrades: K-5th \nMonday\, February 16\,  1:00pm-3:00pm \nThis program will allow students to learn the process of animal track casting. While our casts are drying\, students will get outside and have a blast learning about and using kicksleds. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-making-tracks
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Fruit of the forest\, MN's Edible Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Fruit of the forest: Minnesota’s Edible Mushrooms\nCost: Per Non-Member $10\, RBNC Members $5 \nWednesday\, February 18\, 12:00-2:00pm\, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm \nBring your own lunch and enjoy! \nGuest Speaker\, Tim Clemens\, founder of Ironwood Foraging and past president of MN Mycological Society\, presents: Minnesota’s forests\, fields\, and river valleys are home to an amazing variety of edible mushrooms—if you know where to look. In this engaging presentation\, we’ll explore some of the state’s most sought-after wild edibles\, how to safely identify them\, and ideas for how to prepare them safely. We’ll also cover foraging tips for beginners\, and fun facts that bring our local fungi to life. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or simply curious\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the hidden food treasures growing all around us. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-fruit-of-the-forest-mns-edible-mushrooms
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T113000
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Animal Homes
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Animal Homes\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child\, adults attend for free. \nSaturday\, February 21\, 10:00am-11:30am \nAnimals have homes too! Explore what types of homes animals live in and look for animal homes on a walk outside. Dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-animal-homes-4
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T110000
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CREATED:20251021T201411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T201411Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Weather 
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Weather\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child\, adults attend for free. \nSaturday\, March 2\,  9:30-11:00 am \n“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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-weather-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T150000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Maple Syruping
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool: Intro to Maple Syruping\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child     (Pre-registration is required) \nGrades: K-5th \nMonday\, March 2\,  1:00pm-3:00pm \nBy 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-maple-syruping
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