School is Out Adventure Days are day-long camps open to kindergarten through 5th grade students on days when school’s not in session, but the craving for adventure and exploration is strong! River Bend’s team of naturalists will provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities to interact with, discover, and understand nature. NEW FOR FALL 2021!…

Have an adult night out with anyone special in your life. Learn about the local flora and fauna around River Bend as you hike with a Naturalist. Then enjoy s'mores at the amphitheater. Pre-registration required

*First Saturday of the Month, starting October 2, 2021 from 10 AM -11AM. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required.

On November 9, explore different parts of a bird and be a bird detective on a nature walk. Little Sprouts is a parent child class, held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, exploring the natural world. Each week has planned educational activities and nature-play time. Make sure to dress for the weather,…

Travel back through time to experience life in pre-colonial Minnesota. Learn about Native American traditions and cultures, Minnesota's changing geography, and humans have impacted the environment. River Bend Nature Center invites homeschool families, co-ops, and distance learners the opportunity to experience all of the seasons at River Bend! On each science day, two different topics…

Use nature as your inspiration to create works of art. Students will have the opportunity to work with different art mediums. River Bend Nature Center invites homeschool families, co-ops, and distance learners the opportunity to experience all of the seasons at River Bend! On each science day, two different topics are offered each day. Students…

School is Out Adventure Days are day-long camps open to kindergarten through 5th grade students on days when school’s not in session, but the craving for adventure and exploration is strong! River Bend’s team of naturalists will provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities to interact with, discover, and understand nature. NEW FOR FALL 2021!…

On November 23, explore different types of rocks, and go on a rock expedition! Little Sprouts is a parent & child class, held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, exploring the natural world. Each week has planned educational activities and nature-play time. Make sure to dress for the weather, as the class…