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SUMMARY:AIOT Race Around River Bend 6th-9th Grade
DESCRIPTION:AIOT Race Around River Bend 6th-9th Grade\nWednesday & Thursday\, July 22nd & 23rd \n8:30 am – 4:00 pm \nReady…Set…Go! Join us for a journey around River Bend where campers will test their physical and mental skills. Outdoor-themed challenges will push teams to work together in order to cross the finish line! \nDrop-off and pick-up at the main interpretive center \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/aiot-race-around-river-bend-6th-9th-grade
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting\nFree \nAll RBNC members encouraged to attend \nThursday\, July 23\,  5:00pm-7:00pm \nRiver Bend Members and the general public are welcome to attend our annual meeting. There will be a presentation on activities that happened over the past year. Then members will vote for new board members. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/annual-meeting
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T184101Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 23\,  8:00pm-10:00pm \nJoin Minnesota Moth’er Ryan Tomazin for an evening program to explore some of the local moth life. The night will start with a short\, indoor presentation to highlight some south metro species and to explain the methodology for setting up your own light for mothing. The night will proceed outside with a nighttime moth light to see what we can attract.  \nPlease dress for mosquitoes\, and bring a small flashlight and a camera or cell phone to capture your own moth photos if you would like. 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/moth-surveys
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260303T212942Z
CREATED:20260303T212942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212942Z
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SUMMARY:Explorers K-2nd Grade
DESCRIPTION:Explorers K-2nd Grade\nMonday & Tuesday\, July 27th & 28th \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nAre you ready to explore River Bend? Discover the different habitats around the nature center and try to catch a glimpse of the animals that live there. \nDrop-off and pick-up at the main interpretive center \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/explorers-k-2nd-grade
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260303T213157Z
CREATED:20260303T213157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T213157Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Camp K-2nd Grade
DESCRIPTION:Animal Camp K-2nd Grade\nWednesday & Thursday\, July 29th\, & 30th \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nAre you ready to explore River Bend? Discover the different habitats around the nature center and try to catch a glimpse of the animals that live there. \nDrop-off and pick-up at the main interpretive center \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/animal-camp-k-2nd-grade
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260303T220355Z
CREATED:20260303T220355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220355Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels & Birds\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, August 1\, 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-33
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T220619Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220619Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Story time with a Naturalist: Pollinators\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, August 1\, 11:00 am-12:00 pm \nJoin a Naturalist for a fun and interactive story time all about pollinators! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/story-time-pollinators-2
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T182959Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Camp Turtle Treasure
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTurtle Treasure Camp is a full-day outdoor adventure where participants build teamwork through games\, geocaching\, and orienteering challenges to uncover hidden puzzle pieces. The day continues on the water with canoeing and kayaking\, and wraps up with a creative turtle-themed craft before heading home.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rotary-camp-turtle-treasure
LOCATION:Rotary Camp Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN 55021\, Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204157Z
CREATED:20260624T184650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T204157Z
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SUMMARY:Ramble Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION:River Bend Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donations support our efforts to bring environmental education to all people\, restore our natural habitats and be a community resource for outdoor recreation. Thank you. \nRamble Revitalized! Join us for Fun & Entertainment:\nSilent Auction\nSpin to Win Gift Card Game\nBuffet Dinner & Fund-A-Need Program \nLocation: The Hub at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School   .   1000 Shumway Ave   .   Faribault\, MN 55021
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/ramble-fundraising-dinner
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T182138Z
CREATED:20260731T175034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182138Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Camp Survival Camp
DESCRIPTION: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.\nSurvival Camp\nJoin River Bend Naturalists at Rotary Camp for Family Camp Survival Camp! Survival Camp challenges participants to build essential outdoor skills\, including shelter building\, navigating the forest\, and fire-starting techniques. The day wraps up with hands-on crafts and a campfire complete with s’mores\, celebrating a full day of wilderness adventure.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rotary-camp-survival-camp
LOCATION:Rotary Camp Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN 55021\, Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181652Z
CREATED:20260422T181652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T181652Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Minnesota's Mussels
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Minnesota’s Mussels with Andy Wendt\, Nerstrand State Park Naturalist\nCost: $5/member\, $10/non-member \nAdult Learning\, 18+ \nWednesday\, August 19\,  12:00-2:00pm \nJoin Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Naturalist Andy Wendt to explore the fascinating world of Minnesota’s mussels. Discover their importance to our waters and some of the unique ways they complete their lifecycle. You will also have an opportunity to learn how you can help protect these ecosystem superstars! \nGuest Speaker begins at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch and enjoy! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-minnesotas-mussels
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T182048Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182048Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Camp Survival Camp Extreme!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rotary-camp-survival-camp-extreme
LOCATION:Rotary Camp Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN 55021\, Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T181719Z
CREATED:20260731T181719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181719Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Family Camp Sword Camp
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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.\nPre-registration required.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rotary-family-camp-sword-camp
LOCATION:Rotary Camp Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN 55021\, Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T181949Z
CREATED:20260731T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T181949Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Family Camp Game Camp
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rotary-family-camp-game-camp
LOCATION:Rotary Camp Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN 55021\, Holt Trail\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T165033Z
CREATED:20260819T165033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T165033Z
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SUMMARY:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training\nSaturday\, September 12 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/2026-09-12/1
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T165033Z
CREATED:20260819T165033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T165033Z
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SUMMARY:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training\nSaturday\, September 12 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/2026-09-12/2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181916Z
CREATED:20260422T181916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T181916Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation and Restoring Wild Turkeys in Minnesota\nCost: $5/member\, $10/non-member \nAdult Learning\, 18+ \nWednesday\, September 16\,  12:00-2:00pm \nSteve 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. \nGuest Speaker begins at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch and enjoy! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-the-national-wild-turkey-federation
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T171317Z
CREATED:20260819T171317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T171317Z
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SUMMARY:Watershed Wide Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:With Clean River Partners!\nSaturday\, September 19\, 9am-12pm \nJoin Clean River Partners for their largest volunteer event of the year – a fun morning connecting with neighbors and cleaning up our parks and natural areas. When they say “watershed-wide”\, they mean it. You can find cleanup sites in the following places: Cannon Falls\, Faribault\, Lonsdale\, Northfield\, Owatonna\, Red Wing\, and Waterville.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/watershed-wide-cleanup-day
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T172623Z
CREATED:20260819T172623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T172623Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Pond Life
DESCRIPTION:September 21\, 9:30am-11am\nbirth-5 years old\, with an adult\n$5member/$10 non-member; (adult is free) \nExplore what lives in the ponds at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and story time! Dress to be outside. \nLittle Sprouts is an educational exploration class filled with activities of a different theme each week. Dress for the weather\, as most of the class will be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-pond-life
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T180100Z
CREATED:20260819T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180100Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Rad Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 21\, 1pm-3pm\nK-5th Grade students\n$5/member\, $10/non-member\nHelp us round up some reptiles! Students will get a chance to explore all of River Bend’s cold-blooded scaly friends.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-rad-reptiles
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T173526Z
CREATED:20260819T173526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173526Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:All ages\, Free!\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-34
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T174311Z
CREATED:20260819T174311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T174311Z
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SUMMARY:Story time with a Naturalist: Autumn Time!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3\, 11am-12pm\nFree\, all ages\nCome listen to stories about the changing of the seasons. Then partake in a free craft.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/story-time-with-a-naturalist-autumn-time
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T175153Z
CREATED:20260819T175153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T175153Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Colorful Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 5\, 9:30am-11am\nbirth-5 year olds\, with an adult\n$5/member\, $10/nonmember\, adult is free.\nExplore the different colors of fall at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and storytime! Dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-colorful-leaves-3
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T175657Z
CREATED:20260819T175657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T175657Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool All About Trees
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 5\, 1pm-3pm\nKinder-5th grade\n$5/member\, $10/non-member\nThis program will have students learning what makes trees so special. From roots to leaves\, there is so much to cover! Please dress for the weather.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-all-about-trees
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181151Z
CREATED:20260819T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181151Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 10\, from 10am-12pm and/or 1pm-3pm\nfree\, all ages with an adult are welcome\nHelp River Bend’s forests thrive for another 50+ years! We will be tree planting in a designated area to help complete resource work for a grant. Please wear close-toed shoes\, and dress for the weather.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-tree-planting/2026-10-10/1
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181151Z
CREATED:20260819T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181151Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 10\, from 10am-12pm and/or 1pm-3pm\nfree\, all ages with an adult are welcome\nHelp River Bend’s forests thrive for another 50+ years! We will be tree planting in a designated area to help complete resource work for a grant. Please wear close-toed shoes\, and dress for the weather.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-tree-planting/2026-10-10/2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181649Z
CREATED:20260819T181649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181649Z
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SUMMARY:MEA Break Camp- Minnesota Animals
DESCRIPTION:October 15\, 9am-4pm\nK-5th grade\n$15 members & MN educators; $30 nonmembers\nTurtles\, salamanders\, and snakes\, oh my! Meet these animal friends and learn about more Minnesota Animals while exploring River Bend. Please pack a lunch and dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/mea-break-camp-minnesota-animals
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182155Z
CREATED:20260819T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182155Z
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SUMMARY:MEA Break Camp- Forts and Fires
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16\, 9am-4pm\nK-5th Grade\n$15 members & MN Educators; $30 nonmembers\nOne of the Summer camp favorites is back this fall! Your kids will have a blast with friends learning survival skills such as fort-making\, fire-building\, and navigation.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/mea-break-camp-forts-and-fires
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182805Z
CREATED:20260819T182805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182805Z
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Art
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17\, 10am-12pm\nall ages\n$5 members\, $10 non-members\nLearn about fun ways to make art with things found in nature! Staff will guide you on a short walk to collect items\, then return to the nature center and let your imagination run wild!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/family-nature-art
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T184109Z
CREATED:20260819T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T184109Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlies
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 19\, 9:30am-11am\nBirth to 5-year-olds\, with an adult\n$5 members /$10 nonmembers; adults are free \nExplore what creepy crawlies live at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and story time! Dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-creepy-crawlies-2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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