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Bagels & Birds All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, April 5, 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
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Storytime with a Naturalist: April Showers bring May Flowers All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Storytime includes a short story and coloring activity. Register Here
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Sweet Reads Book Club - The Wilderness World of John Muir edited by Edwin Way Teale Teens and Adults. Cost: Free Saturday, April 5, 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
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Little Sprouts: Animal Homes Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, April 7, 2025, 9:30am-11am Animals live outside all year-round. Come explore how and where animals make their home to help them survive. Register Here
$5 – $10
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Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal Teens +. Cost: Free Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Learn about invasive plants and how River Bend is controlling them. Then help us to remove them! The specific species being mitigated will depend on the seasonality. Register Here
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Little Sprouts: Weather Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, April 14, 2025, 9:30am-11am The weather outside is weather and it happens in many forms. Come learn all the different ways weather happens. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. Register Here
$5 – $10
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Homeschool: Reptiles and Amphibians ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member Monday, April 14, 2025, 1-3pm Learn all about Reptiles and Amphibians from their unique characteristics to how they survive our cold winters. Then meet River Bend's live animal ambassadors! Register Here
$5 – $10
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Lunch & Learn: Randy Strobel with Geological Society of Minnesota Cost: $10Â ($5Â for River Bend members). Wednesday, April 16, 12:00-2:00pm, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm Join us and guest speaker, Randy Strobel, as he discusses the geological formations of Minnesota. Minnesota has a fascinating geological history. We hope you'll be able to join us. Bring your…
$5 – $10
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FREE Chainsaw Training, Level 1 Ages 18+, Cost: Free. Space for 8 people. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:30 am-4:00 pm Interested in learning how to use a chainsaw safely? Join us April 19th to gain hands-on, basic safety training on how to use a chainsaw. This event is open to the public. Pre-Registration is Required. What to bring…
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Little Sprouts: Play Time Weather! Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Saturday, April 19, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00 pm The weather outside is weather and it happens in many forms. Come learn all the different ways weather happens. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. Register Here
$5 – $10
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Land Dedication Ceremony Event Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: 3733 220th St E, Faribault, MN 55021 (next to the main River Bend Nature Center campus) Attire: Casual with sneakers or hiking boots for optional post-dedication land tour. Join Trust for Public Land and River Bend Nature Center for…
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Stewardship Saturday: Earth Day Celebration! All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Join River Bend Naturalists to celebrate Earth Day by learning about and participating in a Citizen Science project! Register Here
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Family Painting: Paint the Earth All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:30 - 2:00 pm Join River Bend Naturalists to celebrate Earth Day by learning about and participating in a Citizen Science project! Join artist Kate Langlais for a fun, free family painting program. Paint a picture of the Earth for Earth Day!…
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Little Sprouts: Baby Animals! Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, April 28, 2025, 9:30 - 11:00 am It's spring time and that means baby animals are being born. Join us for a cute adventure as we learn about baby animals! A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. Register Here
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Maple Syrup Fun Run 50K Trail Run Saturday, May 3, 2025 Registration/Check-in: 6:00-6:45am 50K Run Start: 7:00am Registration Fee: $80; Pre-register by March 31: $65 Register Here Registration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday, April 13.  Additional…
$65 – $80
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Maple Syrup Fun Run 25K Trail Run Saturday, May 3, 2025 Registration/Check-in: 6:00-6:45am 50K Run Start: 7:00am Registration Fee: $65  Pre-register by March 31: $50 Register Here Registration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday, April 13. Additional shirts…
$50 – $65
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Maple Syrup Fun Run 5K Trail Run Saturday, May 3, 2025 Registration/Check-in: 7:30-8:15am 5K Run Start: 8:30am Registration Fee: $45 Pre-register by March 31: $35 Register Here Registration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday, April 13.  Additional…
$35 – $45
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