Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members) Shoot archery 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 during this special session of archery.
12:30 - 1:30 pm Cost: $10/child, $5/member, Ages: 8-15 Ever wanted to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow? Now is your chance! Learn the basics of shooting a compound bow and have time to practice your new skill. The NASP archery equipment provided for this program was sponsored by a No Child Left…
Cost: $60/person; $50/member Improved mental health. Lower stress levels. Heightened immune response. Deep gratitude. A renewed connection with creation and Creator. Through a series of invitations designed to boost your senses and evoke discovery, the ANFT-certified Jerad Morey will guide you on a Forest Therapy Walk. Past participants have called their experience "transformative," "meaningful," and "spiritual" and…
Herons Food Fight- Grades 3-5 June 12 &13, Mon-Tue, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Start summer off with a full belly as we explore everything there is to know about food. From growing crops to eating our favorite meals to fighting food waste, this two-day camp will teach you everything there is to…
Adult/child class for ages birth-5. ($5/member, $10 for non-members) 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 Tuesdays from 9:30-11 am unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, April 11 – Birds and Nests Tuesday, April 25 –…
Tuesday, June 13, 10:00 am - 11:00 am All Ages Cost: Free! Help beautify River Bend Nature Center. Projects will include preparing and planting around signage, building, cleaning up the rain garden.
Herons Archery Camp- Grades 3-5 June 14 & 15 Wed-Thurs, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Learn the basics of archery at River Bend Nature Center. Learners will explore the history of archery, and how humans have used archery for survival and will get to hone their skills with a bow and arrow over the…
All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 17, 10:00-11:30 am and 12:30 - 2:00 pm Help beautify River Bend Nature Center. Projects will include preparing and planting around signage, building, cleaning up the rain garden.
Meadowlarks (K-2) Dinomite Dinos June 19 & 20, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Have a roaring good time as we learn all about dinosaurs! Campers will take a trip back in time, as they uncover a world that was once full of these amazing creatures. Bring a lunch and snacks needed to get through a…
Meadowlarks (K-2) Creepy Crawlies June 21 & 22, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Join us as we dig through dirt, splash in ponds and flip over rocks and logs to uncover some of the amazing creepy crawlies that call River Bend Nature Center home. This two-day camp will be filled with adventure, investigation, and…
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $5.00 Join River Bend Nature center and learn how you can become a strong advocate for sustainability in your life! Over the course of 4 classes, participants can learn about how recycling and waste solutions can help our communities thrive. Cost is $5/class. Those who participate in all 4…
Adventure Is Out There! Outdoor Sports (Gr. 7-9) June 26 & 27, M-Tue, 8:30am – 4pm *Note Adventure Camps start a half-hour earlier than other River Bend Camps $75 ($50 for members) Live on the wild side! This camp is jam-packed full of exciting outdoor activities such as archery, rock climbing, canoeing, and kayaking that your camper will surely…
Meadowlarks (K-2) Nature Ninjas Mon/Tues, June 26 & 27, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Join us as we explore the stealthiest animals around River Bend! From creatures of the night to what lives underground, campers channel their inner ninja to discover and learn about River Bend’s nature ninjas. Bring a lunch and snacks needed to…
Adventure Is Out There! Ology Camp Grades 7-9 June 28 & 29, Wed-Thurs, 8:30am – 4pm *Note Adventure Camps start a half-hour earlier than other River Bend Camps $75 ($50 for members) Learn all about the different areas of science that are interesting to you! Explore the science of zoology as you visit the Minnesota Zoo to encounter animals from all…
Meadowlarks (K-2) Nature Art Wed/Thurs, June 28 & 29, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Prepare to be inspired by nature in this camp for art lovers. Campers will explore River Bend and partake in a variety of craft projects. Expect to bring home some great art and incredible memories. Bring a lunch and snacks needed to…
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $5.00 Join River Bend Nature center and learn how you can become a strong advocate for sustainability in your life! Over the course of 4 classes, participants can learn about how recycling and waste solutions can help our communities thrive. Cost is $5/class. Those who participate in all 4…
Cost: $24/person, $20/member per session Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of yoga and nature with Yoga Reset outside at River Bend Nature Center. Sign up for one class, or register for all three for a discount. In the event of rain, class will be held inside. June 29,…
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