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SUMMARY:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training\nSaturday\, November 14 from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm  \nLearn and help in the biochar efforts at River Bend! Learn the skills and knowledge needed to lead other volunteers in the biochar process. After training\, you will lead other volunteers during biochar days. Lead volunteers are available weekdays and/or Saturdays. Dress in pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes. Training will take place outside; please bring a water bottle.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/biochar-volunteer-lead-training-2/2026-11-14/1
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000
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SUMMARY:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training\nSaturday\, November 14 from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm  \nLearn and help in the biochar efforts at River Bend! Learn the skills and knowledge needed to lead other volunteers in the biochar process. After training\, you will lead other volunteers during biochar days. Lead volunteers are available weekdays and/or Saturdays. Dress in pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes. Training will take place outside; please bring a water bottle.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/biochar-volunteer-lead-training-2/2026-11-14/2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Fossil Exploration
DESCRIPTION:K-5th Grade students\n$5/member\, $10/non-member\nHelp us uncover River Bend’s history by looking for fossils! Learn all about the ancient creatures that used to call this area home.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-fossil-exploration
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T200508Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200508Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Lichen Love- Learning Minnesota's Lichens
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 19\, 12pm-2pm\nadults\n$5 members\, $10 non-members\nLearn the fundamentals of lichen biology\, ecology\, and identification with published lichen author Tanner Barnharst. In this interactive session\, you will get hands-on time with dozens of Minnesota lichen samples and learn how humans have been using lichens for thousands of years! In this two-hour session\, you will spend 30 minutes eating lunch and conversing with Tanner and fellow lichen-curious folks\, participate in an hour-long active learning session\, and finish with 30 minutes for questions and free time with the lichens.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-lichen-love-learning-minnesotas-lichens
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T201034Z
CREATED:20260819T201034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201034Z
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SUMMARY:Winter at River Bend
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 10am-11:30am\nall ages\n$5 member\, $10 non-member \nAs winter settles in\, there is still plenty to discover at River Bend Nature Center! We’ll begin our adventure by meeting River Bend’s ambassador animals and learning more about the amazing wildlife that calls our area home. Then\, we’ll head out on the trails for a winter hike to explore the landscape and search for animal tracks\, scat\, and other signs. Bundle up and join us as we discover how animals adapt to winter and uncover the hidden stories they leave behind in the woods. The hike portion will be about an hour on unpaved trails with mixed terrain.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/winter-at-river-bend
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T201919Z
CREATED:20260819T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201919Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Trails are still open to the public.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-holiday
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T202059Z
CREATED:20260819T202059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202059Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Trails are still open to the public.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-holiday-2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T202324Z
CREATED:20260819T202324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202324Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Holiday
DESCRIPTION:The trails are still open to the public.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-holiday-3
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T201549Z
CREATED:20260819T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201549Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:December 5\, 10am-11am\nfree\, all ages\nFree program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bagels-birds-36
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T202913Z
CREATED:20260819T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202913Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with a Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 11am-12pm\nFree\, all ages\nWinter Weather!\nCome listen to stories about winter weather. Then partake in a free craft.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/storytime-with-a-naturalist-5
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T203550Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Winter Weather
DESCRIPTION:December 7\, 9:30am-11am\nbirth-5 year olds\, with an adult\n$5/member\, $10/nonmember\, adult is free.\nExplore winter at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and storytime! Dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-winter-weather
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T204703Z
CREATED:20260819T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T204703Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Amazing Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Kinder-5th grade\n$5/member\, $10/non-member\nWhile we won’t get a chance to look into the real night sky\, there is still so much to explore about space. We’ll cover the planets and stars as we learn all about astronomy.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-amazing-astronomy
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T210143Z
CREATED:20260819T210143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T210143Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday Buckthorn and Biochar
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 12; 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm\nFree\, all ages with an adult \nHelp River Bend manage buckthorn by burning it to create biochar\, a nutrient and carbon-rich soil amendment. Please dress for the weather.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-buckthorn-and-biochar/2026-12-12/1
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T210143Z
CREATED:20260819T210143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T210143Z
UID:10000682-1797080400-1797087600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday Buckthorn and Biochar
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 12; 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm\nFree\, all ages with an adult \nHelp River Bend manage buckthorn by burning it to create biochar\, a nutrient and carbon-rich soil amendment. Please dress for the weather.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-buckthorn-and-biochar/2026-12-12/2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T210709Z
CREATED:20260819T210709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T210709Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Aquatic Plants of Minnesota Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Adults\n$5 members\, $10 Non-members\nCourtney Schirmers\, DNR Aquatic Botanist\, will join us virtually for the program. She will provide a glimpse beneath the waves at the diversity of aquatic plants found in Minnesota lakes\, including common\, rare\, and unique species. Learn about why aquatic plants are important\, how to identify common species and groups\, and hear about what plants have been documented in lakes in the Faribault area.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-aquatic-plants-of-minnesota-lakes
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T211136Z
CREATED:20260819T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T211136Z
UID:10000684-1797674400-1797681600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Recycled Holiday Card Making
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 19\, 10am-12pm\n$5 member/ $10 non-member\nall ages\nCome enjoy a relaxing Saturday making cards for your loved ones from recycled materials!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/recycled-holiday-card-making
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T211532Z
CREATED:20260819T211532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T211532Z
UID:10000685-1797858000-1797865200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool: Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 21\, 1pm-3pm\nK-5th grade\n$5 member\, $10 non-member\nCome celebrate the shortest day of the year! We will discuss why the winter solstice occurs and how it affects all living things.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-winter-solstice
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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