Bagels & Birds All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, January 4, 2025, 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. Register Here

Storytime with a Naturalist: Wilbur the Hognose Snake All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, January 4, 2025, 11:00 am-11:30 am Come read stories about snakes, and learn about Wilbur, River Bend's new animal ambassador. Register Here

Sweet Reads Book Club - The Quickening by Elizabeth Rush Teens and Adults. Cost: Free Saturday, January 4, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Join Ampact members Caitlin and Nick for Sweet Reads Book Club! Discuss environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center. Register Here

Little Sprouts: Animals Around the World Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, January 6, 2025,  9:30am-11am Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Come and learn about different animals around the world and meet River Bend's animal ambassadors. Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and exploration. Dress for…

Homeschool: Winter Birding ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member Monday, January 13, 2025,  1-3pm Learn all about birds! First learn the key ways to identify birds and how to use binoculars and bird ID books before going out on an adventure looking for birds. Then start your annual bird list! Register Here

Lunch & Learn: History of Faribault Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, January 15, 12:00-2:00pm The city of Faribault has a rich history. Join guest speaker, Jenna Nelson with the Rice County Historical Society as she tells the tale of Faribault, Minnesota. Bring your own lunch and join us as we learn about a new…

Arts & Nature Membership Night January 15, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 pm at the Paradise Center for The Arts! $100 to be a member of both Paradise Center for the Arts & River Bend Nature Center Join us for an evening of Paradise Center Tours, One Free Drink per person (21+), Animal Ambassadors & More! Click…

Family Fun - Meet the Animal Ambassadors Cost: $5 (Free for River Bend members). All Ages Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:30-11:30 & 12:30-1:30pm Come meet River Bend's animal ambassadors and learn all about what it takes to take care of them! Register Here

Little Sprouts: Animal Tracks & Signs Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, January 20, 2025,  9:30am-11am The snow can show us who's been where. We all leave tracks and signs in the snow. What animals will you find at River Bend? Your little sprout will learn about the natural world through nature play and…

Luminary Snowshoe Hike All ages, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Cost: $10/member, $15/member with rental; $15/non-members, $20/non-members with rental, 5 & under are free Thursday, January 30, 2025, 6-8 pm Enjoy the quiet of winter with a luminary hike through River Bend. Trails are packed snow, participants are welcome to bring their own snowshoes.…

Bagels & Birds All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, February 1, 2025, 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. Register Here

Storytime with a Naturalist: Winter Weather All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11:00 am-11:30 am Come read stories all about winter weather with a River Bend Naturalist! Register Here

Sweet Reads Book Club The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf Teens and Adults. Cost: Free Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Join Ampact members Caitlin and Nick for Sweet Reads Book Club! Discuss environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the…