Monday, December 21, 1pm-3pm K-5th grade $5 member, $10 non-member Come celebrate the shortest day of the year! We will discuss why the winter solstice occurs and how it affects…
Read MoreKinder-5th grade $5/member, $10/non-member While 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…
Read MoreK-5th Grade students $5/member, $10/non-member Help us uncover River Bend’s history by looking for fossils! Learn all about the ancient creatures that used to call this area home.
Read MoreMonday, November 2, 1pm-3pm K-5th Grade $5 members, $10 non-members Come study the earth! We will take a look at the history of the earth and how rocks and minerals…
Read MoreHomeschool Fall Leaves Monday, October 19, 1pm-3pm K-5th Grade $5 member, $10 non-member Just as the fall colors peak, students will get a chance to explore this colorful phenomenon. Learn…
Read MoreMonday, October 5, 1pm-3pm Kinder-5th grade $5/member, $10/non-member This program will have students learning what makes trees so special. From roots to leaves, there is so much to cover! Please…
Read MoreMonday, September 21, 1pm-3pm K-5th Grade students $5/member, $10/non-member Help us round up some reptiles! Students will get a chance to explore all of River Bend’s cold-blooded scaly friends.
Read MoreRiver Bend Nature Center invites all learners, grades K-5th, the opportunity to experience all of the seasons at River Bend! Classes are held on the second Monday of the month…
Read MoreApril 10: Weather and Seasons As the weather warms, learn all about the seasons we experience in Minnesota and how weather changes. Please pre-register for this event, as they do…
Read MoreDo you know what to do if you’re lost in the woods? Come learn about all of the safety and survival techniques you need to know for your next excursion…
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1000 Rustad Rd
Faribault, MN 55021
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