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Earth Day Celebration!

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

Earth Day Celebration! All ages. Cost: Free Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 am-2:00 pm The Schedule of Events are as follows: 10:30-11:30 am 11:30-12:30 pm Break for Lunch - a…

Free

Little Sprouts: Earth Day

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

Little Sprouts: Earth Day Cost: $10/child, $5/member Monday, April 22, 2024,  9:30am-11am Get inspired for earth day with fun, hands-on activities! Dress for the weather, as a portion of the class…

$5 – $10

Maple Syrup Fun Run & Pancake Brunch

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

Maple Syrup Fun Run & Pancake Brunch Maple Syrup Fun Run Saturday, May 4, 2024  Pre-register by March 31 for discounted fee Registration fee includes a race t-shirt and an…

Varies on race distance

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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