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SUMMARY:Animal Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Animal Ambassadors\nSaturday\, November 19\, 11:00am-12:00pm\nall ages. Cost: $5 member/ $10 nonmember\nCome meet River Bend’s live Animal Ambassadors! Learn all about Minnesota Reptiles and Amphibians.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/animal-ambassadors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220928T205434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T205434Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Rocks Rock
DESCRIPTION: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 \nClasses are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. \nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-rocks-rock-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220726T180532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T180532Z
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SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle & Rot
DESCRIPTION:Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle & Rot\nSaturday\, December 3\, 11:30am-12:30pm\nall ages. Cost $5 member/$10 non-member\nHelp the environment and come learn about the 4 R’s by creating take-home crafts!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/reduce-reuse-recycle-rot
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220826T174642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T174642Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Animal Signs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-animal-signs-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220826T174236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T174236Z
UID:4342-1670850000-1670857200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool: How do Animals Survive Winter?
DESCRIPTION:Animals have different ways of surviving as the weather gets colder. Come play some games and learn about these different adaptations. Ages 5-12 years old. $10/child
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-how-do-animals-survive-winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220826T173418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T173418Z
UID:4340-1670923800-1670929200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Snow Fun
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts is an adult/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. \nClasses are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. \nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-snow-fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220728T140226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T140226Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Wetland Conservation by Dusty Dienst\, RBNC President
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Wetland Conservation by Dusty Dienst\, RBNC President \nWednesday\, December 14\, 12-2pm \nCost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members)\, Open to all ages.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-wetland-conservation-by-dusty-dienst-rbnc-president
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220725T205238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T205238Z
UID:4184-1671276600-1671280200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Citizen Science Bird ID
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Bird ID\nSaturday\, December 17\, 11:30am-12:30pm\nall ages\, Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers\nLearn how to identify birds that visit the feeders and help record them as part of a larger citizen science project.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/citizen-science-bird-id
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220928T210046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T210046Z
UID:4381-1673028000-1673035200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Luminary Snowshoe/Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCost: $10/member\, $15/member with rental;  \n$15/non-members\, $20/non-members with rental; 5 & under free. 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/full-moon-luminary-snowshoe-hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220928T210740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T210740Z
UID:4385-1673085600-1673089200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels and Birds \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-9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T211025Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Join a River Bend Naturalist on a hike to look for and learn different animal tracks. \n 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/animal-tracking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220928T211505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T211505Z
UID:4389-1673269200-1673276400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Survival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-survival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220929T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T143437Z
UID:4391-1673343000-1673348400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Clouds\, Snow\, and Ice
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts (Parent/child class for ages birth-5. ($5/member\, $10 for non-members) \nLittle 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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-clouds-snow-and-ice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220929T155254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T170704Z
UID:4393-1674043200-1674050400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Sustainability at Home by Zach McCarty
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Sustainability at Home by Zach McCarty\, GreenCorps Member at River Bend \nCost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). \nWednesday\, January 18\, 2023\, 12:00-2:00pm\nTopic: Sustainability at Home \nBring 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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-sustainability-at-home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220929T155657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T155657Z
UID:4396-1674297000-1674307800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Bird Feeder Making
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/drop-in-bird-feeder-making
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220929T160310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T160310Z
UID:4398-1674552600-1674558000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Meet the Animal Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClasses are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. \n 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-meet-the-animal-ambassadors-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220928T210240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T210240Z
UID:4383-1675447200-1675454400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Luminary Snowshoe/ Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCost: $10/member\, $15/member with rental;  \n$15/non-members\, $20/non-members with rental; 5 & under free. 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/full-moon-luminary-snowshoe-hike-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20221018T211256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T211256Z
UID:4416-1675504800-1675508400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels and Birds \nFree program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area. \nFebruary 4
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bagels-birds-10
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20221018T211454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T211454Z
UID:4418-1675513800-1675517400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:All About Owls
DESCRIPTION:All About Owls \nall ages. Cost: $10/person\, $5/member\nSaturday\, February 4\, 2023\,  12:30pm-1:30pm \nLearn 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.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/all-about-owls-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220929T160619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T160619Z
UID:4400-1675762200-1675767600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Animals in Winter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClasses are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. \nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-animals-in-winter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20221018T211841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T211841Z
UID:4420-1676293200-1676300400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Study and Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how people can notice the smallest details in nature? Learn the art of observation and record-keeping as we explore River Bend Nature Center. \nCost: $10/child. Ages 5-12 years old.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-nature-study-and-journaling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20221018T212344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T212344Z
UID:4422-1676716200-1676727000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to make your own paper from paper scraps! A naturalist will guide you through the process to make your own paper to take home. \n$10/person\, $5/ RBNC Member \n 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/drop-in-paper-making
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20220929T161052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T161052Z
UID:4402-1676971800-1676977200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Sounds In Nature
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCost: $10/child\, $5/member child
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-sounds-in-nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T175009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T164110Z
UID:4952-1679999400-1680003000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Maple Syruping
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syruping \nCost: $5/person\, $15/family (FREE for members) *a family is 2 adults and 4 kids under 18 \nMaple 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 hands-on syruping experience. Please pre-register at the links below as maple syruping events tend to fill up.  \nMarch 28\, 10:30 – 11:30 am\, March 28\, 12:30 – 1:30 pm\, \nMarch 30\, 10:30 – 11:30 am\, March 30\, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/maple-syruping-3/2023-03-28
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T173847Z
UID:4948-1680712200-1680715800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $10/person\, $5/member\nHike with a naturalist on Wellness Wednesday! We’re getting outside for some fresh air and rejuvenation. Ask any question about nature while the naturalist highlights what’s happening throughout the seasons.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/wellness-wednesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T182024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T182024Z
UID:4973-1681131600-1681138800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Weather and Seasons
DESCRIPTION:April 10: Weather and Seasons \nAs the weather warms\, learn all about the seasons we experience in Minnesota and how weather changes. Please pre-register for this event\, as they do fill quickly.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-weather-and-seasons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T181731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T151613Z
UID:4968-1681205400-1681210800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Adult/Child Programs
DESCRIPTION:Adult/child class for ages birth-5. ($5/member\, $10 for non-members) \nThere are planned educational exploration activities with a different theme each week. Dress for the weather\, as most of the class will be outside. \nClasses are held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. \nTuesday\, April 11 – Birds and Nests \nTuesday\, April 25 – Baby Animals \nTuesday\, May 9 – Sounds and Shapes in Nature \nTuesday\, May 23 – Worms and Mud \nTuesday\, June 13 – What’s in the Water? \nTuesday\, August 8 – What’s in the Water? \n 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-adult-child-programs/2023-04-11
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T175844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T175844Z
UID:4956-1681554600-1681558200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Live Peregrine Falcons
DESCRIPTION:Live Peregrine Falcons with Jackie Fallon from Mayo Clinic \nSaturday April 15\, Cost: $5/member\, $10/non-member \nPeregrine Falcons are the fastest bird in the air and nearly went extinct. Jackie Fallon helped bring the population back. Come hear about the amazing recovery 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. Please pre-register for this event\, as it usually sells out! \nMorning Session 10:30 – 11:30 am \nAfternoon Session 12:30 – 1:30 pm
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/live-peregrine-falcons/2023-04-15
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T180351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T180351Z
UID:4958-1681905600-1681912800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Energy Conservation with Xcel Energy
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Energy Conservation at Home with Anna Thill from Xcel Energy\nWednesday\, April 19\, 12:00-2:00pm\nCost: $10/person\, $5/member\nLearn all about ways you can be more eco-conscious by conserving energy (and usually money!) at home.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-energy-conservation-with-xcel-energy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142930
CREATED:20230320T180651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T180651Z
UID:4960-1682161200-1682173800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration – Call to Action!\nSaturday\, April 22\, 11:00-2:30pm\nCost: Free! for all ages\n\nCelebrate Earth Day at River Bend Nature Center and enjoy a fun day of filled with wildflowers and earth friendly activities! Come for all or part of the planned activities. \n11:00-12:00 Wildflower Hike with trash pick up \n12:00-12:30 Lunch break – pack a lunch and enjoy each other’s company! \n12:30-1:30 Stewardship Activity Invasive Species Removal (Outside) What can be recycled? (Inside) \n1:30-2:30 Stewardship Activity Invasive Species Removal (Outside) What is Composting? (Inside)
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/earth-day-celebration
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