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Fall’s Other Spectacular Show

October 20, 2022

As the weather begins to cool and leaves begin to change, obvious signs of fall are all around us. We often think of this time of year as the beginning…

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Thank You Trail Volunteers

October 20, 2022

Fall is the season of change. The lush green woods of River Bend becomes a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, and yellows. The warm breeze quickly turns into a brisk north…

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New Faces at River Bend Nature Center

October 20, 2022

We’re excited to introduce you to our newest team members! Erin Tone: Naturalist/Program Coordinator Welcome Erin Tone! She is the newest addition to the River Bend staff. Erin is a…

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Scavenger Hunt Clue 2 (Monday, Sept. 21)

September 21, 2020

Welcome to Day 2 (Monday, Sept. 21) of the River Bend Scavenger Hunt! Today’s clue is “As you enter the woods, more trails you will find, think of your options…

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Scavenger Hunt Day 1 (Sunday Sept. 20)

September 21, 2020

Welcome to Day 1 (Sunday, Sept. 20) of the River Bend Scavenger Hunt! Your first clue is… “This first clue may seem pretty frail, but you just need to start…

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Director’s Desk

June 29, 2020

By: Breanna Wheeler, Executive Director This year, coronavirus and the events that have occurred following the murder of George Floyd have marked a turning point in human history. This time…

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Celebrate Earth Day- Be a Nature Mentor

April 24, 2020

By: Breanna Wheeler, Executive Director Having people to mentor us into closer connection with the natural world is important from childhood all the way through life. During the stay at…

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Duckweed and Water Quality

April 23, 2020

By: Katy Anderegg, Naturalist/Program Coordinator

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

April 23, 2020

By: Molly Olson, Naturalist/Program Coordinator One of the first things I realized when I started working at River Bend Nature Center about two years ago was the number of volunteers…

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