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Little Sprouts: Colors, shapes & textures in nature

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

Little Sprouts: Colors, shapes & textures in nature Cost: $10/child, $5/member Monday, May13, 2024,  9:30am-11am Nature is beautiful in so many ways. Become inspired by nature through colors, shapes &…

$5 – $10

Homeschool: Aquatic Ecosystems

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

Homeschool: Aquatic Ecosystems ages 5-12. Cost: $10/person, $5/member Monday, May 13, 2024,  1-3pm Explore the ponds and river while learning what an aquatic ecosystem is, why it's important, and how…

$5 – $10

Lunch & Learn: Wildflowers (Dwarf Trout Lily)

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

Lunch & Learn: Wildflowers (Dwarf Trout Lily) Cost: $10 ($5 for River Bend members). Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Wildflowers (Dwarf Trout Lily), Guest speaker Andy Wendt from Nerstrand State Park Bring your own…

$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
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