River Bend Nature Center

Maple Syruping
2022-03-05 06:30 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) | MINNESOTA
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

Lunch & Learn Environmental Good News By Jan Mitchell
2022-03-16 07:00 - 09:00
Join us once a month for an environmental presentation.
Lunch & Learn: Environmental Good News By: Jan Mitchell
Wednesday, March 16, from 12 pm-2 pm
Feeling down about the state of our environment? Join us as Jan Mitchell, River Bend Volunteer Naturalist, tells us about some environmental success stories.

March Science Day
2022-03-18 05:00 - 09:00
For the 2021-2022 school year, River Bend Nature Center invites all learners the opportunity to experience all of the seasons at River Bend! On each science day, two different topics are offered. Students can register for one class, or for both! Bring a lunch to eat in between programs. All ages are welcome, subjects are aimed for kindergarten through fifth grade.
Please dress for the weather.
Friday, March 18
March Migration (10:00am-11:30am)
Come learn about birds, and how/why many of them migrate!
Maple Syruping (12:30pm-2:00pm)
Learn about the natural history and cultural significance of maple syruping, then participate in the process!

Maple Syruping
2022-03-19 05:30 - 06:30
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 19, 10:30am-11:30am & 12:30pm-1:30pm

All About Owls!
2022-03-25 13:00 - 14:30
All About Owls!
All ages. Cost: $5member/$20member family; & $10person/$40 family; * A family is 2 adults & up to 4 children under 18
Friday, March 25, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Learn all about the owls of Minnesota, dissect an owl pellet, and go on a short naturalist hike to look for owls.

Peregrine Falcons-Live Raptors!
2022-04-02 06:00 - 07:00
Party with Peregrine Falcons-Live Raptors! (all ages, $5/kids 12+under, $10/adult)
Saturday, April 2
Session 1: 11am-12pm
Session 2: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Raptors are often regarded as a species to be admired and prized by human societies, often representing power, independence, and strength. In particular, peregrine falcons have risen to the highest level of admiration due to their striking physical markings, speed, and care for their young. When the peregrine falcon population plummeted to fewer than 200 birds in the United States, it was no wonder that many people joined forces to save the species.
Come and learn more about the peregrine story, what is being done right here in Minnesota to help the species, and what we have discovered about them after 40 years of research. Jackie Fallon, wildlife biologist, master falconer, and educator for over 30 years, will be our presenter. She is currently the VP of Field Operations for the Midwest Peregrine Society and MN state coordinator for peregrine monitoring and currently manages all aspects of research at over 50 peregrine falcon territories in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Little Sprouts!
2022-04-12 04:30 - 06:00
Little Sprouts is a parent/child class for children birth through 5 years old. There are planned educational exploration activities with a different theme each week. Dress for the weather, as most of the class will be outside.
Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted.
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child
April 12 Shapes in Nature
April 26 Birds and Nests
May 10 Worms and Mud
May 24 What’s in the Water?
Saturday, June 11 Textures of Nature (0-3 yr olds)
June 14 Shapes in Nature (3-5 yr olds) 9 am-11 am
June 28 What’s in the Water (0-3 yr olds)
August 2 What’s in the Water (3-5 yr olds) 9 am-11 am
August 9 Beautiful Birds (0-3 yr olds)

Bluebird Conservation
2022-04-20 13:00 - 14:30
Bluebird Conservation
Wednesday, April 20, from 6 pm- 7:30 pm
$5/member, $10/nonmember
Learn all about these beautiful birds and statewide conservation efforts from the Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota.

Great River Greening Buckthorn Bust
2022-04-21 13:00 - 15:00
On behalf of River Bend Nature Center, Great River Greening is hosting a series of restoration events throughout early 2022. The management of invasive species, accomplished by dedicated volunteers, helps to enhance and protect the dwarf trout lily habitat, the surrounding big woods habitat, and increase biodiversity.
Great River Greening- Buckthorn Bust!
Thursday, April 21, 6 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, April 30, 9 am – 12 pm
Buckthorn is a dense shrub that can overtake a forest floor very quickly and out-compete native foliage.
