Educational Programming

From school field trips to summer camps, check out our outdoor environmental programming.

Visit RBNC

Youth activities. Hiking trails and ponds. Outdoor equipment rentals. And much more!

Make a Difference

Learn about becoming a member, volunteering and other ways to get involved.

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Bagels & Birds

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

Bagels & Birds 10:00 am - 11:00 am All Ages Cost: Free! Join us for bagels from The Inn at Shattuck on the first Saturday each month Fall through Spring.

Free

Sweet Reads Book Club

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

Sweet Reads Book Club April Theme: Sustainability Saturday, March  2, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Teens and Adults Cost: Free! Book 1: Rooted: Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution,…

Free

Little Sprouts: Spiders

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

Little Sprouts: Spiders Cost: $10/child, $5/member Monday, April 8, 2024,  9:30am-11am Come learn all about spiders and how beneficial they are in nature. Dress for the weather, as a portion of…

$5 – $10

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
Miles of Trails
Acres of Natural Habitat
Years of Stewardship
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