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Sweet Reads Book Club

River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

Sweet Reads Book Club - The Wilderness World of John Muir edited by Edwin Way Teale Teens and Adults. Cost: Free Saturday, April 5, 2025, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Join Ampact members Caitlin…

Free

Little Sprouts: Animal Homes

River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

Little Sprouts: Animal Homes Cost: $10/child, $5/member-child, adults attend free Monday, April 7, 2025,  9:30am-11am Animals live outside all year-round. Come explore how and where animals make their home to…

$5 – $10

Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal

River Bend Nature Center 1000 Rustad Rd., Faribault, MN

Stewardship Saturday: Invasive Species Removal Teens +. Cost: Free Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Learn about invasive plants and how River Bend is controlling them. Then help us…

Free

I love River Bend because I can see so many ecosystems in one place. Prairies, forest, wetland, they have it all!

- 5th Grade Teacher

Map of the campus of River Bend Nature Center

So Much to Explore

Right on the RBNC campus there are many opportunities for exploration! Ahead of your visit, you can:

  • Learn more about our must-see ponds
  • Plan your hike or ski using our trail maps
  • Discover the habitats and wildlife you may encounter
  • Plan an accessible route
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