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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
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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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
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
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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
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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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
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T184121Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Fun Run 50K Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syrup Fun Run 50K Trail Run\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nRegistration/Check-in: 6:00-6:45am\n50K Run Start: 7:00am  \nRegistration Fee: $80; Pre-register by March 31: $65 \nRegister Here \nRegistration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday\, April 13.  Additional shirts will be available first come first serve on race day. \nComplete race details are on our Maple Syrup Fun Run website. \nOnline registration closes at 4:30pm on April 30th.  People may also register on the day of the race. \n                                                                    All race registrations are non-refundable.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/maple-syrup-fun-run-50k-trail-run
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Fun Run 25K Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syrup Fun Run 25K Trail Run\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nRegistration/Check-in: 6:00-6:45am\n50K Run Start: 7:00am  \nRegistration Fee: $65  Pre-register by March 31: $50 \nRegister Here \nRegistration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday\, April 13.  Additional shirts will be available first come first serve on race day. \nComplete race details are on our Maple Syrup Fun Run website. \nOnline registration closes at 4:30pm on April 30th.  People may also register on the day of the race. \n                                                                    All race registrations are non-refundable.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/maple-syrup-fun-run-25k-trail-run
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
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CREATED:20241009T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T184639Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Fun Run One-Mile Walk
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syrup Fun Run One-Mile Walk\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nRegistration/Check-in: 7:30-8:15am\nWalk Start: 8:40am – Not chip timed \nRegistration Fee: $40 Pre-register by March 31: $30 \nRegister Here \nRegistration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday\, April 13.   Additional shirts will be available first come first serve on race day. Faribault Public School Employees can register for the race with their school email to qualify for the discounted price. \nComplete race details are on our Maple Syrup Fun Run website. \nOnline registration closes at 4:30pm on April 30th.  People may also register on the day of the race.. \n                                                                    All race registrations are non-refundable.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/maple-syrup-fun-run-one-mile-walk
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T184446Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Fun Run 5K Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syrup Fun Run 5K Trail Run\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nRegistration/Check-in: 7:30-8:15am\n5K Run Start: 8:30am  \nRegistration Fee: $45 Pre-register by March 31: $35 \nRegister Here \nRegistration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday\, April 13.  Additional shirts will be available first come first serve on race day. \nComplete race details are on our Maple Syrup Fun Run website. \nOnline registration closes at 4:30pm on April 30th.  People may also register on the day of the race. \n                                                                    All race registrations are non-refundable.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/maple-syrup-fun-run-5k-trail-run
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Fun Run 10K Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syrup Fun Run 10K Trail Run\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nRegistration/Check-in: 7:30-8:15am\n10K Run Start: 8:30 am  \nRegistration Fee: $50 Pre-register by March 31: $40 \nRegister Here \nRegistration fee includes a race t-shirt and an admission to our Pancake Brunch. Race t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants that pre-register by 4pm on Sunday\, April 13.  Additional shirts will be available first come first serve on race day. \nComplete race details are on our Maple Syrup Fun Run website. \nOnline registration closes at 4:30pm on April 30th.  People may also register on the day of the race. \n                                                                    All race registrations are non-refundable.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/maple-syrup-fun-run-10k-trail-run
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241009T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T183910Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Brunch\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nGeneral Public: 10 am to 12:30 pm\nRacers and their families may eat as soon as they finish their race. Racers receive complimentary admission to Brunch. \nAdmission: $10 per person ($5 per River Bend member). Register Here \nCome out to River Bend for delicious pancakes topped with River Bend’s own real maple syrup. We’ll also have sausages\, coffee\, and juice to accompany our pancakes. Gluten free pancakes are available. Please check the option to have gluten free if you want them when you register. Brunch will be held in the Interpretive Center. \nPancake Brunch is included in race registration. Those registered as racers do not need to register separately for Pancake Brunch.  \nComplete Maple Syrup Fun Run & Pancake Brunch details are available on their website. \nPlease note: We will not mail tickets for admission purchased before the event\, instead we will add your name to the list at our entry table. If you need physical proof of purchase\, please print the receipt you receive after you complete your Pancake Brunch purchase.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/pancake-brunch
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T180658Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal\nTeens +. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, May 10\, 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-3
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241204T192242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T192242Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Mud & Worms
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: Mud & Worms\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member\nMonday\, May 12\, 2025\,  9:30am-11am \nDive into the world of mud and get a bit dirty while having fun learning about worms! Dress for the weather\, as a portion of the class will be outside. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-mud-worms-2
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241204T192435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T192435Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Water Cycle and Spring Ephemerals
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool: Water Cycle and Spring Ephemerals\nages 5-12. Cost: $10/person\, $5/member\nMonday\, May 12\, 2025\,  1-3pm \nWater is vital to surviving. In this class we’ll learn about how water cycles through the planet and the different forms it can take. Then\, we’ll get outside and discover what Spring Ephemerals are and where they live at River Bend. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-water-cycle-and-spring-ephemerals
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241204T192611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T192150Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Boy Scout Badge Day: Birds
DESCRIPTION:Canceled: Boy Scout Badge Day: Birds\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n10:00 – 1:30 pm\nCost: $10/person\nGrades: 5th – 12th \nLearn all about Birds while fulfilling your badge requirements at River Bend! *Note some specific requirements are more time-consuming than what can be done during this program\, it is up to the scout/scout leader to help fulfill any remaining requirements.* \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/boy-scout-badge-day-birds
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241204T192801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T192801Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: What's in the Water?
DESCRIPTION:Little Sprouts: What’s in the Water?\nCost: $10/child\, $5/member\nMonday\, May 19\, 2025\,  9:30am-11am \nNow that winter has passed and the ice is melting\, what lives in the water? It’s spring time and ponds are filled with living creatures! Let’s explore what lives in the water. A portion of this class may be held outside. Please dress for the weather. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-whats-in-the-water-5
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20250116T181346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T181346Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Big Woods
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Big Woods\nCost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members).\nWednesday\, May 21\, 12:00-2:00pm\, Speaker begins at 12:30 pm\, Bring your own lunch. \nJoin us and guest speaker\, Andy Wendt\, as he discusses the Big Woods ecosystem at Nerstrand State Park. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-big-woods
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241205T180945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T180945Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Info Session\nTeens +. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, May 31\, 2025\, 10:00 – 11:30 am \nCome learn about the importance of native plant communities and how River Bend intends to use citizen science to create a database of native plant communities found onsite. Then leave with the knowledge needed to volunteer at future Stewardship Saturdays. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-native-plant-communities-info-session
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241204T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T192940Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Bagels & Birds\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, June 7\, 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-22
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T193121Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with a Naturalist: Rivers!
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with a Naturalist: Rivers!\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, June 7\, 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-rivers
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20250116T175040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T175049Z
UID:6810-1749299400-1749304800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Family Painting: Spring Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Family Painting: Spring Flowers\nAll ages. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025\, 12:30 – 2:00 pm \nJoin artist Kate Langlais for a fun\, free family painting program. Learn about spring flowers that bloom at River Bend\, then try to paint them! 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-spring-flowers
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T193257Z
UID:6595-1749304800-1749308400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Sweet Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Reads Book Club – Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds\, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake \nTeens and Adults. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, June 7\, 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-14
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241210T202501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202501Z
UID:6678-1749459600-1749484800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Forts and Fires
DESCRIPTION:Forts and Fires – Entering Grades K-2nd\, Fall of 2025\nJune 9-10\, Mon/Tue\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nCome enjoy all that the forest has to offer! Take a hike\, build forts for you and your friends\, light fires\, and cook a tasty treat. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-forts-and-fires/2025-06-09
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241210T202501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202501Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Forts and Fires
DESCRIPTION:Forts and Fires – Entering Grades K-2nd\, Fall of 2025\nJune 9-10\, Mon/Tue\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nCome enjoy all that the forest has to offer! Take a hike\, build forts for you and your friends\, light fires\, and cook a tasty treat. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-forts-and-fires/2025-06-10
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241210T202736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202736Z
UID:6681-1749632400-1749657600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Animal Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Animal Ambassadors – Entering Grades K-2nd\, Fall of 2025\nJune 11-12\, Wed/Thu\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nCome meet our Animal Ambassadors! This is the perfect camp for animal lovers who want to get a closer look at the animals that call River Bend home. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-animal-ambassadors/2025-06-11
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241210T202736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202736Z
UID:6682-1749718800-1749744000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Animal Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Animal Ambassadors – Entering Grades K-2nd\, Fall of 2025\nJune 11-12\, Wed/Thu\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nCome meet our Animal Ambassadors! This is the perfect camp for animal lovers who want to get a closer look at the animals that call River Bend home. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-animal-ambassadors/2025-06-12
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241205T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T181126Z
UID:6653-1749895200-1749902400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Saturday: Native Plant Communities Field Day\nTeens +. Cost: Free \nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025\, 10:00 – 12:00 pm \nHelp River Bend inventory the native plant communities found onsite! \nRegister Here
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-native-plant-communities-field-day
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241210T202938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202938Z
UID:6684-1750064400-1750089600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Nature Art
DESCRIPTION:Nature Art – Entering Grades 3rd-5th\, Fall of 2025\nJune 16-17\, Mon/Tue\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nLet’s get inspired by nature! We will explore River Bend\, create art inspired by what we find\, and experiment with art materials made in nature. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-nature-art/2025-06-16
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202938Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Nature Art
DESCRIPTION:Nature Art – Entering Grades 3rd-5th\, Fall of 2025\nJune 16-17\, Mon/Tue\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nLet’s get inspired by nature! We will explore River Bend\, create art inspired by what we find\, and experiment with art materials made in nature. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-nature-art/2025-06-17
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130333
CREATED:20241210T203201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T203201Z
UID:6687-1750237200-1750262400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Nature Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Nature Engineers – Entering Grades 3rd-5th\, Fall of 2025\nJune 18-19\, Wed/Thu\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n$60 ($35 for members) Register Here\nGet ready for takeoff! This camp will be a blast for anyone who enjoys getting outside and doing science experiments. \nUpon completion of registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding what is needed for camp. \nIf you completed the liability & health form questions online during registration\, you do not need to submit any other forms. You only need to fill out the questions online One Time. Paper forms are available. These forms can be found here. You only need to fill these out one time for the whole summer\, one per child if registering more than one child. You will receive a reminder email a week prior to your registered summer camp. \nIf you have questions\, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/summer-camp-nature-engineers/2025-06-18
LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 1000 Rustad Rd.\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021
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