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Bagels & Birds All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 am-11:00 am Join 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.
$5 – $10
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National River's Month Celebration! Ages 12+. Cost: Free Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:30 am- 12:00 pm - River Cleanup We're celebrating National River Month! Join us June 1st to help clean up the Straight River that runs through River Bend. There will be a half hour of education about the river followed by river clean…
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Sweet Reads Book Club Teens and Adults. Cost: Free Saturday, June 1, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Join us on the 1st Saturday of each month for a one group discussion on topics that include Environmentalism, Forestry, Wellness, Sustainability, Climate Change, Etc... June Theme: Restoration Book 1: Saving Tarboo Creek by Scott Freeman |
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Little Sprouts: What's in the Water? Cost: $10/child, $5/member Monday, June 3, 2024, 9:30am-11am Splish, splash, what's in the water? Come and learn what lives in the river and ponds at River Bend. Dress for the weather, as a portion of the class will be outside.
$5 – $10
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Little Sprouts: What's in the Water? Cost: $10/child, $5/member Monday, June 3, 2024, 9:30am-11am Splish, splash, what's in the water? Come and learn what lives in the river and ponds at River Bend. Dress for the weather, as a portion of the class will be outside.
$5 – $10
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Big Woods Biome Hike Ages 12+ Cost: Free Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00-12:00pm The Big Woods is one of the major biomes found in Minnesota. Come learn about what makes this biome unique and explore the Big Woods at River Bend Nature Center. Program consists of a short presentation followed by a naturalist-led hike. |
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1 event,Dinosaurs - Meadowlarks (K-2) June 10 & 11, Mon-Tue, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Take a trip back in time as we explore dinosaurs! Come learn all about the prehistoric world as we play games, make art, and look for fossils.  Register Here
$30 – $55
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1 event,Dinosaurs - Meadowlarks (K-2) June 10 & 11, Mon-Tue, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Take a trip back in time as we explore dinosaurs! Come learn all about the prehistoric world as we play games, make art, and look for fossils.  Register Here
$30 – $55
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1 event,Creepy Crawlies - Meadowlarks (K-2) June 12 & 13, Wed-Thurs, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Join us as we inspect the pond, look under logs, and explore the forest looking for critters. From insects to snakes discover all that creeps and crawls and calls River Bend home. Come ready to explore! Register Here
$30 – $55
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1 event,Creepy Crawlies - Meadowlarks (K-2) June 12 & 13, Wed-Thurs, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Join us as we inspect the pond, look under logs, and explore the forest looking for critters. From insects to snakes discover all that creeps and crawls and calls River Bend home. Come ready to explore! Register Here
$30 – $55
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1 event,Survival Skills - Herons (3-5) June 17 & 18, Mon-Tues, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Come sharpen your survival skills! Campers will spend time learning what it takes to survive in the wilderness and then get hands-on experience applying their skills. Register Here
$30 – $55
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1 event,Survival Skills - Herons (3-5) June 17 & 18, Mon-Tues, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Come sharpen your survival skills! Campers will spend time learning what it takes to survive in the wilderness and then get hands-on experience applying their skills. Register Here
$30 – $55
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2 events,Archery and Atlatls - Herons (3-5) June 19 & 20, Wed-Thurs, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Come learn the basics of archery and atlatls at River Bend Nature Center. We will learn the fundamentals, play games, and hone these time-honored skills. All equipment will be provided. Register Here
$30 – $55
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Lunch & Learn: Recycling and Composting Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Recycling and Composting Can this be recycled? Can this be composted? Why not put everything in the landfill? These are just a few questions we all struggle with. Join, as we discuss these questions and more about recycling and…
$5 – $10
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1 event,Archery and Atlatls - Herons (3-5) June 19 & 20, Wed-Thurs, 9am – 4pm $55 ($30 for members) Come learn the basics of archery and atlatls at River Bend Nature Center. We will learn the fundamentals, play games, and hone these time-honored skills. All equipment will be provided. Register Here
$30 – $55
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Storytime with a Naturalist: All About Owls All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:00 am-11:00 am Join a naturalist for storytime on Saturdays! Free to attend. Topic themes coordinate with Family Paint sessions. Make a day of it and attend both!
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Family Painting: Give a Hoot About Owls All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11:00 am-12:30 pm Join artist Kate Langlais for a fun, free family painting program. Learn all about owls in Minnesota and how to paint them! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available for participants. This activity is made… |
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1 event,Wild About Animals, AIOT Summer Camp - (3-5) June 24 & 25, Mon-Tues, 8:30am – 4pm $75 ($50 for members) Calling all animal lovers! This camp will provide an up close look at a wide variety of animals through enriching experiences at places such as zoos, nature preserves, state parks, and right here at River Bend.…
$50 – $75
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1 event,Wild About Animals, AIOT Summer Camp - (3-5) June 24 & 25, Mon-Tues, 8:30am – 4pm $75 ($50 for members) Calling all animal lovers! This camp will provide an up close look at a wide variety of animals through enriching experiences at places such as zoos, nature preserves, state parks, and right here at River Bend.…
$50 – $75
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1 event,Outdoor Sports, AIOT Summer Camp - (3-5) June 26 & 27, Wed-Thurs, 8:30am – 4pm $75 ($50 for members) Join us as we enjoy outdoor sports together! Maybe it is your first time or outdoor sports are your favorite. Either way we'll have fun with activities such as archery, disk golf, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Register…
$50 – $75
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1 event,Outdoor Sports, AIOT Summer Camp - (3-5) June 26 & 27, Wed-Thurs, 8:30am – 4pm $75 ($50 for members) Join us as we enjoy outdoor sports together! Maybe it is your first time or outdoor sports are your favorite. Either way we'll have fun with activities such as archery, disk golf, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Register…
$50 – $75
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