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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels & Birds\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\, 10:00 am-11:00 am \nJoin 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bagels-birds-21
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Storytime with a Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with a Naturalist: April Showers bring May Flowers\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\, 11:00 am-12:00 pm \nStorytime includes a short story and coloring activity. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/storytime-with-a-naturalist-3
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Sweet Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Reads Book Club – The Wilderness World of John Muir edited by Edwin Way Teale \nTeens and Adults. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm \nJoin 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/sweet-reads-book-club-13
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Animal Homes
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Animal Homes\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member-child\, adults attend free\nMonday\, April 7\, 2025\,  9:30am-11am \nAnimals live outside all year-round. Come explore how and where animals make their home to help them survive. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-animal-homes-2
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal\nTeens +. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\, 10:00 am-2:00 pm \nLearn 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-invasive-species-removal-2
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Weather
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Weather\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member-child\, adults attend free\nMonday\, April 14\, 2025\,  9:30am-11am \nThe 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-weather
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Reptiles and Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool: Reptiles and Amphibians\nages 5-12. Cost: $10/person\, $5/member\nMonday\, April 14\, 2025\,  1-3pm \nLearn all about Reptiles and Amphibians from their unique characteristics to how they survive our cold winters. Then meet River Bend’s live animal ambassadors! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-reptiles-and-amphibians-2
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Geological Society of MN
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Randy Strobel with Geological Society of Minnesota \nCost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).\nWednesday\, April 16\, 12:00-2:00pm\, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm \nJoin 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 own lunch. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-geological-society-of-mn
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:FREE Chainsaw Training\, Level 1
DESCRIPTION:FREE Chainsaw Training\, Level 1\nAges 18+\, Cost: Free. Space for 8 people. \nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\, 8:30 am-4:00 pm \nInterested 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. \nPre-Registration is Required. \nWhat to bring with you: \n\nBring a document that provides proof of age\, driver’s license. \nPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty that are long sleeves and pants.\nBring your own chainsaw if you have one.\n\nCourse Description \nParticipants in Level 1 training will spend part of the morning in the classroom\, and at least 5 hours outside practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably and productively. Topics covered include personal protective equipment (PPE)\, body mechanics\, chainsaw safety features\, the chain and the cutter tooth\, reactive forces\, planning and executing tree felling\, intro to limbing\, and bucking. Level I introduces the participant to bore cutting and open face felling\, and develops the mechanics to execute these techniques. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell or limb at least one tree. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/free-chainsaw-training-level-1
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Play Time Weather!
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Play Time Weather!\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member-child\, adults attend free\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\,  12:00 – 2:00 pm \nThe 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-play-time-weather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T180000
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SUMMARY:Land Dedication Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Land Dedication Ceremony\nEvent Date: Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: 3733 220th St E\, Faribault\, MN 55021 (next to the main River Bend Nature Center campus)\nAttire: Casual with sneakers or hiking boots for optional post-dedication land tour. \nJoin Trust for Public Land and River Bend Nature Center for a special land dedication event celebrating the expansion of the nature center and the protection of cherished natural space for generations to come. \nThanks to incredible partnerships and support of the Hein family\, this newly protected land will enhance outdoor access\, wildlife habitat\, and environmental education opportunities. Come explore the expanded grounds\, connect with nature\, and help us celebrate this important milestone! \nPlease RSVP by April 15. \nQuestions? Please email Sara Shaw Meyer at sara.meyer@tpl.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/land-dedication-ceremony
LOCATION:Straight River Tract\, 3733 220th St E\, Faribault\, Minnesota\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Earth Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Saturday: Earth Day Celebration!\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025\, 10:00 am-2:00 pm \nJoin River Bend Naturalists to celebrate Earth Day by learning about and participating in a Citizen Science project! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-earth-day-celebration
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SUMMARY:Family Painting: Paint the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Family Painting: Paint the Earth\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025\, 12:30 – 2:00 pm \nJoin 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! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available for participants. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/family-painting-paint-the-earth
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Baby Animals!
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Baby Animals!\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member-child\, adults attend free\nMonday\, April 28\, 2025\,  9:30 – 11:00 am \nIt’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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-baby-animals
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