River Bend Nature Center

Adventure Day February!
2021-02-21 03:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Pay What You Can Adventure Day February!
Monday, February 21, 9 AM-3:30 PM
Suggested Cost: $40/members, $50/non-members or Pay What You Can
Suggested amount for Before/After Care: $10 You can drop your child off as early as 8:00 AM and pick them up by 4:30 PM.
A River Bend staff member will remain with the students until all are picked up.
Have fun exploring River Bend and learning about the natural world!
What should I bring?
Students should come prepared to spend a portion of the day outside. Bring appropriate outdoor gear (winter boots, snow pants, jacket, mittens, and a hat). Bring a water bottle and a lunch from home that does not require refrigeration.

Adult Learn to Ski
2019-01-08 03:00 - 05:00
January is “Learn to Ski” Month. Take advantage of River Bend’s trails by formally learning how to ski from River Bend’s naturalists. Beginners are encouraged! Cost is $15/person or $10/member.
Register today!

OWLS Lunch & Learn Audubon Bird Count
2018-12-12 06:00 - 08:00

Bagels & Birds
2018-12-01 03:30 - 04:30
Come join us for breakfast and bird watching at the interpretive center on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30AM.

Life-Long Learning Papermaking Holiday Cards
2018-11-29 03:00 - 05:00
Learn how to recycle paper and make beautiful holiday cards!

OWLS Lunch & Learn November
2018-11-21 06:00 - 08:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Mader Farms Wetland Restoration
From 2014 – Februrary 2018, the Mader farm in Minnetrista on the western edge of Hennepin County underwent a restoration process from being 41 acres of tiled agriculture land to returning to its natural wetlands. It is the first and only certified wetlands credit bank restoration project in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Packy shares the rewards and frustrations of going through the rigorous process which involved years of engineering, berm construction, dealing with invasive plant species, planting native sedges, grasses, and wildflowers, and even the financial costs and benefits

Animal Ambassadors: Meet the Animal Ambassadors!
2018-07-14 05:00 - 06:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Join us for a very special Animal Ambassadors program where you will get to learn about, meet, and even touch ALL of our Animal Ambassadors! You’ll experience a turtle’s shell, a salamander’s skin, and even get to see our bull snake eat her lunch. $5/person, $15/family ($3/member, $10/member family)

36th Annual River Bend Ramble
2017-10-07 12:30 - 16:30
36th Annual Ramble“Choose Your Own Adventure”Cost: $50 per person. Saturday, October 7th, 2017, 5:30pmat the Inn at Shattuck, 1000 Shumway Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021River Bend Nature Center hosts its 36th Annual Ramble dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, October 7th. You are invited to join fellow supporters of River Bend for an evening celebrating the Nature Center’s work in our community.

Bagels & Birds
2017-10-07 04:30 - 05:30
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, October 7th, 2017, 9:30am-10:30am
Join us on the first Saturday each month September—April. 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.

Restoration Club - Seed Collection
2017-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
Restoration Club – Seed Collection
Ages 10 and up. Free!
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us for a restoration-themed work day. We’ll head out onto the River Bend property to remove non-native invasive species and work to restore native habitat. You’ll learn restoration skills at River Bend that you can take home and implement on your property! No experience needed, no commitment required. Come once or come for them all!
On September 27th we’ll work in the River Bend prairies to collect native seeds to be used in next spring’s planting! Be sure to wear close-toed shoes and long pants.

Nature Book Club
2017-09-26 14:00 - 15:00
Nature Book Club
Open to adults. Cost: Free!
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017, 7:00-8:00pm
Join us once a month for a nature book club and discussion.
Check back for this month’s title, or call us at 507.332.7151.

Homeschool Science Day: Insectopia
2017-09-25 09:00 - 10:30
Homeschool Program: Insectopia
Open to homeschoolers in K-6th grade. Cost: $8 per child.
Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 22nd.
Monday, September 25th, 2017, 2:00-3:30pm
Classes are divided by age if the group has more than 10 participants.
Please note that the fee applies to each walking or older child who accompanies a class.
Insectopia:
Find out what’s crawling, hopping, and flying around River Bend! Learn what it means to be an insect, discover their cool adaptations, and we’ll even go outside for a chance to catch some!
River Bend offers a monthly science program designed for homeschool families. Our programs are led by our experienced education staff. The classes are designed to provide students with an enriching hands-on experience to supplement their science lessons. All classes include an outdoor component.

Restoration Club: Buckthorn Blitz!
2017-09-24 05:00 - 09:00
Restoration Club: Buckthorn Blitz!
Ages 10 and up. Free!
Sunday, September 24th, 2017, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Help us make this one of our biggest removals yet! We’ll be targeting one region of the River Bend property and working in small teams to eradicate buckthorn from the area. Participants will be able to help in a variety of ways: identifying, cutting, treating stumps, hauling brush, and more. There will be a job for everyone, so invite your friends!
There is no cost associated with this event and all ages are welcome! Arrive at 10:00 for a brief introduction and to learn how to identify the trees before heading out with RBNC staff. The event runs from 10:00-2:00pm and participants are welcome to join us at any point during the event–please stop at the interpretive center when you arrive in order to recieve directions to the site if arriving after 10:30AM.

Animal Ambassadors: Totally Turtles
2017-09-23 05:00 - 06:00
Animal Ambassadors: Totally Turtles
Open to everyone. Cost: $5/person, $15/family ($3/member, $10/member family).
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 10:00am-11:00am
Join a River Bend educator and our animal ambassadors for an indoor program including an animal meet-and-greet! A hands-on and fun experience for the whole family.

OWLS: Our Changing Climate
2017-09-20 07:00 - 09:00
Pre-registration is required by September 19th.
OWLS is a monthly program for adults which includes a catered lunch, followed by an indoor nature presentation. In September, join Alan Anderson, Northfield resident, as he discusses factors contributing to changes in our climate, and why it’s something that we should all be thinking about.

new event
2017-09-17 03:00 - 12:00
