BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//River Bend Nature Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rbnc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for River Bend Nature Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T202041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202041Z
UID:7077-1754128800-1754132400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels & Birds\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, August 2\, 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-23
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202219Z
UID:7079-1754132400-1754136000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Story Time Pollinators!
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with a Naturalist: Pollinators!\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025\, 11:00 am-12:00 pm \nStorytime includes a short story and coloring activity. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/story-time-pollinators
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202403Z
UID:7081-1754143200-1754146800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Sweet Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Reads Book Club – Greenwood by Michael Christie \nTeens and Adults. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025\, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm \nCome gather for an enlightening discussion about 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-15
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T211447Z
UID:7120-1754398800-1754402400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Geocaching\, Northfield Com. Ed.
DESCRIPTION:Geocaching @ River Bend\nTuesday\, August 5th @ 1:00 pm \nCost: $35\, Ages 8-13 yrs old \nGeocaching is a treasure hunt all around the world. Learn the Basics of how to look up and locate caches and rules of the game\, and then try it for your self! \nRegister Here through Northfield Community Education
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/geocaching-northfield-com-ed
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T202628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202628Z
UID:7084-1754472600-1754478000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Shapes & Colors
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts Shapes & Colors in Nature\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\,  9:30am-11am \nA portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-shapes-colors
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202955Z
UID:7087-1754757000-1754767800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Ramble Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: Building Community Through Nature\nCost: $75.00 /person or $600 per table of 8 people \nSaturday\, August 9\, 2025 \nJoin us for a revitalized Ramble with fun & entertainment: silent auction\, spin to win game\, wine tasting with paired appetizers\, buffet dinner and fund-a-need program at The Hub at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. All proceeds directly support River Bend Nature Center’s mission to inspire curiosity\, respect and care for nature. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/ramble-fundraiser-2
LOCATION:The Hub at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School\, 1000 Shumway Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T212003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T212003Z
UID:7124-1755248400-1755268200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Canoeing & Kayaking: Northfield Com. Ed.
DESCRIPTION:Canoeing & Kayaking @ North Alexander Park\, Faribault\nFriday\, August 15th  9:00-2:30 pm (Multiple Sessions) \nCost: $29/person\, $55/family\,  Ages 5 yrs & up **10 and under must have an adult registered participant \nGlide across calm waters and enjoy the beauty of North and South Alexander Park. After safety instruction from River Bend staff\, launch onto the reservoir to practice strokes\, float\, and build confidence in maneuvering a canoe or kayak. North Alexander Park Pavilion #4. \nRegister Here through Northfield Community Education
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/canoeing-kayaking-northfield-com-ed
LOCATION:North Alexander Park\, 1816 2nd Ave NW\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T203647Z
UID:7092-1755340200-1755363600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Rice County Early Childhood Providers Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Rice County Early Childhood Providers Appreciation Event\nSaturday\, August 16 10:30am- FREE!\nPlease RSVP Here\nCome join us at the River Bend Nature Center for a day of fun and appreciation for all the hard work early childhood providers do! This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with other providers\, enjoy nature\, and relax in a beautiful setting. Let’s celebrate all the love and care you put into your work every day. We can’t wait to show our gratitude and support for everything you do! This event is sponsored by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF).
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/rice-county-early-childhood-providers-appreciation-event
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T203219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T203219Z
UID:7090-1755691200-1755698400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Dragonfly 101
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Dragonfly 101\nCost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).\nWednesday\, August 20\, 12:00-2:00pm\, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm \nDragonfly 101 will take a look at dragonfly identification\, habitat\, and life cycles with guest speaker\, John Arthur from the Minnesota Dragonfly Society. There will be an opportunity after the presentation to look for and net dragonflies for identification. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-dragonfly-101
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
GEO:44.2776174;-93.2413536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN 55021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Rustad Rd.:geo:-93.2413536,44.2776174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250609T200935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T204300Z
UID:7052-1755961200-1755964800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike @ Keepsake Cidery
DESCRIPTION:Nature Hike @ Keepsake Cidery\nCost:  $10/person\, $20/family ($5/member\, $15/member family)\nSaturday\, June 28\, July 26 & August 23 \n3pm-4pm \nCome for a nature hike at Keepsake Cidery with a River Bend Naturalist! This class will be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nIf you are coming as a family\, register as 1 attendee then select the family price.  \n 
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/nature-hike-keepsake-cidery/2025-08-23
LOCATION:Keepsake Cidery\, 4609 135th St E\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260413T114747
CREATED:20250827T150912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T150931Z
UID:7325-1756512000-1756598399@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Public Notice: The Interpretive Center will be Closed Saturday\, August 30th for Labor Day Weekend. Trails remain open to the public. Enjoy!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-labor-day
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR