Animal Camp K-2nd Grade
2026-07-29 09:00 - 2026-07-30 16:00 (America/Chicago) | River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN, 55021
Animal Camp K-2nd Grade
Wednesday & Thursday, July 29th, & 30th
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Are you ready to explore River Bend? Discover the different habitats around the nature center and try to catch a glimpse of the animals that live there.
Drop-off and pick-up at the main interpretive center
If you have questions, you can call 507-332-7151 or email camp@rbnc.org
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Bagels & Birds
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00
Bagels & Birds
All ages. Cost: Free
Saturday, August 1, 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.
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Story Time Pollinators
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00
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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Lunch & Learn: Minnesota's Mussels
2026-08-19 12:00 - 14:00
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
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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