Events

Bagels & Birds All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, October 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…

Storytime with a Naturalist: Wilbur, the Hognose Snake All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Storytime includes a short story and coloring activity. Register Here

Sweet Reads Book Club - The Nature Fix by Florence Williams Teens and Adults. Cost: Free Saturday, October 4, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Come gather for an enlightening discussion about environmental-related books with eco-conscience individuals while enjoying refreshments in the interpretive center. Register Here

Little Sprouts: Colors, Shapes, and Textures Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Monday, October 6, 2025,  9:30am-11am Nature is filled with an abundance of colors, shapes and textures! In this class we'll explore some beautiful examples of nature's tapestry. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. Register…

Homeschool: Aquatic Ecosystems Cost: $20/child, $10/member child Grades: K-5th Monday, October 6, 2025,  1:00pm-3:00pm Topic: Intro to Aquatic Ecosystems Students will spend time exploring all of the different aquatic ecosystems that can be found at RBNC. Time will also be spent talking about ways we can keep our waterways clean and healthy. Register Here

Little Sprouts: Colors, Shapes, and Textures Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Monday, October 6, 2025,  5:00pm-6:30pm Nature is filled with an abundance of colors, shapes and textures! In this class we'll explore some beautiful examples of nature's tapestry. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. Register…

Stewardship Saturday: Native Planting Saturday, October 11 Free for all ages, Ages 10+ recommended 10:00-12:00 pm Learn about some of the restoration work being done at River Bend, then assist with native planting! This might be prairie or woodland planting.

Lunch & Learn: Minnesota Moths - Kyle Johnson, DNR Cost: Per Non-Member $10, RBNC Members $5 Wednesday, October 15, 12:00-2:00pm, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm Kyle will take you on a tour of Minnesota moth diversity, including habitat specialists, conservation concerns, and how to find and learn about moths. Bring your own lunch and enjoy!…

Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlers Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Monday, October 20,  9:30am-11:00am Mother nature can have tricks up her sleeve with tiny, creepy crawlers! In this class, we'll explore her tricks and perhaps see some treats along the way. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the…

Homeschool: River Study Cost: $20/child, $10/member child Grades: K-5th Monday, October 20,  1:00pm-3:00pm Topic: River Study This program will involve using seining nets to better understand what species are found in the Straight River and how they fit together to create an aquatic ecosystem. Register Here

Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlers Cost: $10/child, $5/member child, adults attend for free. Monday, October 20,  5:00pm-6:30pm Mother nature can have tricks up her sleeve with tiny, creepy crawlers! In this class, we'll explore her tricks and perhaps see some treats along the way. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the…

Maple Syruping Afternoon Demo Program Cost: $10/non-member, $5/member Saturday, March 21,  12:30 - 1:30 pm How does sap turn into syrup? This hands-on experience will follow the process of maple syruping from start to finish. At the end of the program, students will be able to sample the sweet syrup they helped make. Register Here

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