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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday: Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 10\, from 10am-12pm and/or 1pm-3pm\nfree\, all ages with an adult are welcome\nHelp River Bend’s forests thrive for another 50+ years! We will be tree planting in a designated area to help complete resource work for a grant. Please wear close-toed shoes\, and dress for the weather.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/stewardship-saturday-tree-planting/2026-10-10/2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181649Z
CREATED:20260819T181649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181649Z
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SUMMARY:MEA Break Camp- Minnesota Animals
DESCRIPTION:October 15\, 9am-4pm\nK-5th grade\n$15 members & MN educators; $30 nonmembers\nTurtles\, salamanders\, and snakes\, oh my! Meet these animal friends and learn about more Minnesota Animals while exploring River Bend. Please pack a lunch and dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/mea-break-camp-minnesota-animals
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182155Z
CREATED:20260819T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182155Z
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SUMMARY:MEA Break Camp- Forts and Fires
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16\, 9am-4pm\nK-5th Grade\n$15 members & MN Educators; $30 nonmembers\nOne of the Summer camp favorites is back this fall! Your kids will have a blast with friends learning survival skills such as fort-making\, fire-building\, and navigation.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/mea-break-camp-forts-and-fires
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182805Z
CREATED:20260819T182805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182805Z
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Art
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17\, 10am-12pm\nall ages\n$5 members\, $10 non-members\nLearn about fun ways to make art with things found in nature! Staff will guide you on a short walk to collect items\, then return to the nature center and let your imagination run wild!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/family-nature-art
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T184109Z
CREATED:20260819T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T184109Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Creepy Crawlies
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 19\, 9:30am-11am\nBirth to 5-year-olds\, with an adult\n$5 members /$10 nonmembers; adults are free \nExplore what creepy crawlies live at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and story time! Dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-creepy-crawlies-2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T191741Z
CREATED:20260819T191741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T191741Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Fall Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Fall Leaves\nMonday\, October 19\, 1pm-3pm\nK-5th Grade\n$5 member\, $10 non-member\nJust as the fall colors peak\, students will get a chance to explore this colorful phenomenon. Learn why some trees turn yellow\, orange and red\, while enjoying the autumn scenes.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-fall-leaves
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183550Z
CREATED:20260819T183550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183550Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Motus Wildlife Tracking System
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 21\, 12pm-2pm\nAdults\n$5 members\, $10 Non-members\nThe Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) is a global network of researchers that uses radio telemetry to track hundreds of species of migratory wildlife to understand their movements across the landscape. The Minnesota Zoo and Audubon are working together to expand the Motus network in Minnesota. With funds from the State’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund\, we are installing a dozen new Motus stations along important corridors such as the Minnesota River Valley and north shore of Lake Superior- including a new station just installed at River Bend Nature Center! Join us to learn more about this important initiative and how the technology is being used for the conservation of imperiled wildlife.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-motus-wildlife-tracking-system
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T192204Z
CREATED:20260819T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T192204Z
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SUMMARY:Bats\, Bones\, & Bonfires
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 24\, 2pm-5pm\nall ages\, costumes encouraged!\n$10 per member car/ $20 per non-member car\nBring your family for an afternoon of fun! There will be: horse-drawn wagon rides\, live animals\, a bonfire with s’mores\, games\, trick-or-treat bags and more! Costumes are encouraged!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bats-bones-bonfires-4
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T193754Z
CREATED:20260819T193754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T193754Z
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock!
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 2\, 9:30am-11am\nbirth-5 years old\, with an adult\n$5member/$10 non-member; (adult is free)\nExplore the magic of rocks at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and story time! Little Sprouts is an educational exploration class filled with activities of a different theme each week. Dress for the weather\, as most of the class will be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-rocks-rock-7
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T194913Z
CREATED:20260819T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194913Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with a Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 7\, 11am-12pm – Rocks Rock!\nall ages\, free.\nListen to children’s stories about MN geology/rocks and then partake in a free activity!
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/storytime-with-a-naturalist-4
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T194209Z
CREATED:20260819T194209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194209Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Geology Study
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 2\, 1pm-3pm\nK-5th Grade\n$5 members\, $10 non-members\nCome study the earth! We will take a look at the history of the earth and how rocks and minerals are formed.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-geology-study
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T194605Z
CREATED:20260819T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194605Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Free program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bagels-birds-35
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T195442Z
CREATED:20260819T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195442Z
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SUMMARY:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training\nSaturday\, November 14 from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm  \nLearn and help in the biochar efforts at River Bend! Learn the skills and knowledge needed to lead other volunteers in the biochar process. After training\, you will lead other volunteers during biochar days. Lead volunteers are available weekdays and/or Saturdays. Dress in pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes. Training will take place outside; please bring a water bottle.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/biochar-volunteer-lead-training-2/2026-11-14/1
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T195442Z
CREATED:20260819T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195442Z
UID:10000669-1794661200-1794668400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Biochar Volunteer Lead Training\nSaturday\, November 14 from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm  \nLearn and help in the biochar efforts at River Bend! Learn the skills and knowledge needed to lead other volunteers in the biochar process. After training\, you will lead other volunteers during biochar days. Lead volunteers are available weekdays and/or Saturdays. Dress in pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes. Training will take place outside; please bring a water bottle.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/biochar-volunteer-lead-training-2/2026-11-14/2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T195912Z
CREATED:20260819T195912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195912Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: Fossil Exploration
DESCRIPTION:K-5th Grade students\n$5/member\, $10/non-member\nHelp us uncover River Bend’s history by looking for fossils! Learn all about the ancient creatures that used to call this area home.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-fossil-exploration
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T200508Z
CREATED:20260819T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200508Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Lichen Love- Learning Minnesota's Lichens
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 19\, 12pm-2pm\nadults\n$5 members\, $10 non-members\nLearn the fundamentals of lichen biology\, ecology\, and identification with published lichen author Tanner Barnharst. In this interactive session\, you will get hands-on time with dozens of Minnesota lichen samples and learn how humans have been using lichens for thousands of years! In this two-hour session\, you will spend 30 minutes eating lunch and conversing with Tanner and fellow lichen-curious folks\, participate in an hour-long active learning session\, and finish with 30 minutes for questions and free time with the lichens.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/lunch-learn-lichen-love-learning-minnesotas-lichens
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T201034Z
CREATED:20260819T201034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201034Z
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SUMMARY:Winter at River Bend
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 10am-11:30am\nall ages\n$5 member\, $10 non-member \nAs winter settles in\, there is still plenty to discover at River Bend Nature Center! We’ll begin our adventure by meeting River Bend’s ambassador animals and learning more about the amazing wildlife that calls our area home. Then\, we’ll head out on the trails for a winter hike to explore the landscape and search for animal tracks\, scat\, and other signs. Bundle up and join us as we discover how animals adapt to winter and uncover the hidden stories they leave behind in the woods. The hike portion will be about an hour on unpaved trails with mixed terrain.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/winter-at-river-bend
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T201919Z
CREATED:20260819T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201919Z
UID:10000674-1795680000-1795712400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Trails are still open to the public.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-holiday
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T202059Z
CREATED:20260819T202059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202059Z
UID:10000675-1795766400-1795798800@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Trails are still open to the public.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-holiday-2
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T202324Z
CREATED:20260819T202324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202324Z
UID:10000676-1795852800-1795885200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Closed for Holiday
DESCRIPTION:The trails are still open to the public.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/interpretive-center-closed-for-holiday-3
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T201549Z
CREATED:20260819T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201549Z
UID:10000673-1796464800-1796468400@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels & Birds
DESCRIPTION:December 5\, 10am-11am\nfree\, all ages\nFree program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/bagels-birds-36
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T202913Z
CREATED:20260819T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202913Z
UID:10000678-1796468400-1796472000@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with a Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 11am-12pm\nFree\, all ages\nWinter Weather!\nCome listen to stories about winter weather. Then partake in a free craft.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/storytime-with-a-naturalist-5
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T203550Z
CREATED:20260819T203550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T203550Z
UID:10000679-1796635800-1796641200@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Winter Weather
DESCRIPTION:December 7\, 9:30am-11am\nbirth-5 year olds\, with an adult\n$5/member\, $10/nonmember\, adult is free.\nExplore winter at River Bend through sensory play\, observation\, and storytime! Dress to be outside.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/little-sprouts-winter-weather
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T204703Z
CREATED:20260819T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T204703Z
UID:10000680-1796648400-1796655600@rbnc.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool: Amazing Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Kinder-5th grade\n$5/member\, $10/non-member\nWhile we won’t get a chance to look into the real night sky\, there is still so much to explore about space. We’ll cover the planets and stars as we learn all about astronomy.
URL:https://rbnc.org/event/homeschool-amazing-astronomy
LOCATION:MINNESOTA
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