River Bend Nature Center

Story Time Pollinators
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Story time with a Naturalist: Pollinators
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, August 1, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Join a Naturalist for a fun and interactive story time all about pollinators!
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Ramble Fundraising Dinner
2026-08-08 16:30 - 19:00
River Bend Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donations support our efforts to bring environmental education to all people, restore our natural habitats and be a community resource for outdoor recreation. Thank you.
Ramble Revitalized! Join us for Fun & Entertainment:
Silent Auction
Spin to Win Gift Card Game
Buffet Dinner & Fund-A-Need Program
Location: The Hub at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School . 1000 Shumway Ave . Faribault, MN 55021

Lunch & Learn: Minnesota's Mussels
2026-08-19 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Lunch & Learn: Minnesota’s Mussels with Andy Wendt, Nerstrand State Park Naturalist
Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member
Adult Learning, 18+
Wednesday, August 19, 12:00-2:00pm
Join Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Naturalist Andy Wendt to explore the fascinating world of Minnesota’s mussels. Discover their importance to our waters and some of the unique ways they complete their lifecycle. You will also have an opportunity to learn how you can help protect these ecosystem superstars!
Guest Speaker begins at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch and enjoy!
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Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation
2026-09-16 12:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation and Restoring Wild Turkeys in Minnesota
Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member
Adult Learning, 18+
Wednesday, September 16, 12:00-2:00pm
Steve Misvaer, Regional Director NWTF and Linden Anderson, Minnesota DNR and NWTF Volunteer, will be discussing the NWTF’s past, present and future turkey restoration efforts as well as a discussion on the efforts to reintroduce wild turkeys to Minnesota over the past century. This presentation will cover both the challenges and successes, as well as the lessons learned throughout the restoration process. It will feature insights and stories from one of the individuals involved in Minnesota’s trap-and-transplant program.
Guest Speaker begins at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch and enjoy!
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