Saturday, February 5th 10-11am, Free for all ages. Enjoy bagels as you watch birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.

Raptors of MN with the Raptor Center Saturday, February 5, 11am-12pm OR 12:30-1:30pm $5/child (12& under), $10/adult  Come meet and learn about an Owl, Hawk, and Falcon with the Raptor Center of Minnesota! "The Raptors of Minnesota program explores different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Participants learn some raptor identification,…

Little Sprouts: Ice Exploration Cost: $10/person, $5/member Tuesday, February 8, 2022,  9:30am-11am Have fun with your little one(s) as you explore different nature topics each class. Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and exploration. Be prepared to be outside for most of the class.

Adult Night Out Full Moon Luminary Hike/snowshoe Cost: $20/member, $25/member with rental; $25/non-members, $30/non-members with rental Friday, February 11, 2022, 6-8pm Enjoy an adult night out! Stroll through the nature center with luminaries as your guide. Then enjoy an adult beverage as you warm up inside. Snowshoes available to rent. Pre-registration required.

Lunch & Learn: Trumpeter Swan Conservation By Larry Vorwerk Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Trumpeter Swan Conservation by Larry Vorwerk Bring your lunch and join us for a presentation on the Trumpeter Swan Conservation efforts in Minnesota. Larry Vorwerk, a retired MN Zoo keeper and River Bend Volunteer Naturalist,…

Science Day: Extreme Survival Open to homeschoolers/distance learners aged 5-11. Cost: $10 per child. Saturday, February 19, 10:30am-11:30am Extreme Survival Learn about animals that can survive extreme environments, then learn some techniques for you to survive the winter weather. River Bend offers a monthly science program designed for homeschool/ distance learning families. Our programs are…

Come watch birds from the Windows on the Wild viewing area while enjoying bagels provided by The Inn at Shattuck.

Maple 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 a hands-on syruping experience. Cost: $5/person, $15/family (FREE for members) * a family is 2 adults and 4…