River Bend Nature Center

Rotary Camp Survival Camp Extreme!
2026-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Rotary Camp Holt Trail, Faribault, MN 55021, Holt Trail, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Rotary Family Camp is designed for youth and their adults to participate in camp activities together! Camp participants will meet River Bend staff at Rotary Camp Holt Trail Faribault, MN. Please dress for the weather, including tennis shoes and pack your own lunches. All activities are subject to change based on weather. Camp runs 10am-4pm. Pre-registration required.
Join River Bend Naturalists at Rotary Camp for Family Camp Survival Camp Extreme! Survival Camp Extreme takes the challenges to a new level! Learn advanced navigation, water safety, and more. The day wraps up with hands-on crafts, celebrating a full day of wilderness adventure.

Rotary Family Camp Sword Camp
2026-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Rotary Camp Holt Trail, Faribault, MN 55021, Holt Trail, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Rotary Family Camp is designed for youth and their adults to participate in camp activities together! Camp participants will meet River Bend staff at Rotary Camp Holt Trail Faribault, MN. Please dress for the weather, including tennis shoes and pack your own lunches. All activities are subject to change based on weather. Camp runs 10am-4pm.
Join River Bend Naturalists at Rotary Camp for Family Sword Camp! Sword Camp invites participants to craft their own noodle swords and learn the rules of safe, friendly combat through guided games and skill-building sessions. The day features plenty of action-packed battles, ending with a full battle to celebrate the fun.
Pre-registration required.

Rotary Family Camp Game Camp
2026-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Rotary Camp Holt Trail, Faribault, MN 55021, Holt Trail, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Rotary Family Camp is designed for youth and their adults to participate in camp activities together! Camp participants will meet River Bend staff at Rotary Camp Holt Trail, Faribault, MN. Please dress for the weather, including tennis shoes, and pack your own lunches. All activities are subject to change based on weather. Camp runs 10am-4pm. Pre-registration required.
This camp day combines teamwork and outdoor fun with group games, water-based challenges like canoeing and kayaking races, and hands-on activities throughout the day. Participants will wrap up with classic lawn games, building friendships, and enjoying a full day of active play.

Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation
2026-09-16 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation and Restoring Wild Turkeys in Minnesota
Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member
Adult Learning, 18+
Wednesday, September 16, 12:00-2:00pm
Steve Misvaer, Regional Director NWTF and Linden Anderson, Minnesota DNR and NWTF Volunteer, will be discussing the NWTF’s past, present and future turkey restoration efforts as well as a discussion on the efforts to reintroduce wild turkeys to Minnesota over the past century. This presentation will cover both the challenges and successes, as well as the lessons learned throughout the restoration process. It will feature insights and stories from one of the individuals involved in Minnesota’s trap-and-transplant program.
Guest Speaker begins at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch and enjoy!
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