River Bend Nature Center

Bagels & Birds
2023-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Bagels and Birds
Free program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.

Animal Tracking
2023-01-07 12:30 - 13:30
Join a River Bend Naturalist on a hike to look for and learn different animal tracks.

Homeschool Survival
2023-01-09 13:00 - 15:00
Do you know what to do if you’re lost in the woods? Come learn about all of the safety and survival techniques you need to know for your next excursion into the wild.

Little Sprouts: Clouds, Snow, and Ice
2023-01-10 09:30 - 11:00
Little Sprouts (Parent/child class for ages birth-5. ($5/member, $10 for non-members)
Little Sprouts is a parent/child class for children from birth through 5 years old. There are planned educational exploration activities with a different theme each week. Dress for the weather, as some of the class will be outside.

Lunch & Learn Sustainability at Home by Zach McCarty
2023-01-18 12:00 - 14:00
Lunch & Learn: Sustainability at Home by Zach McCarty, GreenCorps Member at River Bend
Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00-2:00pm
Topic: Sustainability at Home
Bring your own lunch and join us as we learn about how to create more sustainable habits at home with Zach McCarty, GreenCorps member serving at River Bend Nature Center.

Drop-in Bird Feeder Making
2023-01-21 10:30 - 13:30
Stop in anytime between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm to make your own bird feeder from natural or reused items. Then take it home to put up in your yard or give to a friend.

Little Sprouts Meet the Animal Ambassadors
2023-01-24 09:30 - 11:00
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 some of the class will be outside.
Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted.

Full Moon Luminary Snowshoe/ Hike
2023-02-03 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy the full moon with a luminary hike through River Bend. Trails are packed snow, participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes. Please pre-register for an entry time.
Cost: $10/member, $15/member with rental;
$15/non-members, $20/non-members with rental; 5 & under free.

Bagels & Birds
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00
Bagels and Birds
Free program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.
February 4

All About Owls
2023-02-04 12:30 - 13:30
All About Owls
all ages. Cost: $10/person, $5/member
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Learn about owls that live in Minnesota, dissect an owl pellet, and go for a short walk to see where owls might live at River Bend.

Little Sprouts Animals in Winter
2023-02-07 09:30 - 11:00
Little Sprouts is a parent/child class for children from 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 the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted.
Cost: $10/child, $5/member child
