P.O. Box 186, 1000 Rustad Road Faribault MN 55021 507/332-7151

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Learn more about what's new
and exciting at River Bend this season

last updated June 29, 2009

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Summer camps have begun- Please Drive Carefully!

Join Us in welcoming River Bend Nature Center's new Executive Director!


Open House for Tyler Ahnemann

at the Interpretive Center

Thursday, July 9th

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

Family Campfire Conversations


Tuesdays
July 14th
July 28th

August 11th

7 to 8 p.m.

Gather 'round the campfire for stories, nature info, and more. We'll learn about the natural history of River Bend as we roast marshmallows over the fire. Meet up at the Interpretive Center, and we'll head to the ampitheatre together. Open to all ages. Free for members and under 3. $2 per person non-members with $10 family cap.

 

 

 

 

Pre-Registration is not required.

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Evening Hikes
Thursdays
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.


July 2nd
August 6th

Join a naturalist to explore RBNC at dusk! We will be on and off trail during the hike. Moderate hills may be included. Please dress for the weather and bugs; and be prepared to be outside the whole time. Free and open to all ages.

Saturday Strolls


July 18th
August 22

9 to 10 a.m.
Take a saturday morning stroll to see what's happening at River Bend! Each session will explore a different area and have a different theme. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear for hiking. Free and open to all ages!

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Family Prairie Walk

Saturday, August 29
9 to 10:30 a.m.

The prairie is ablaze with color and blooms in late summer! Bring the family to explore this habitat at River Bend. We'll be outside the whole time, so dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle. Free and open to all ages.

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Trail Hours
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day

Interpretive Center Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: building closed
closed some holidays

General email: rbncinfo@rbnc.org

Directions to River Bend

Rules and Regulations

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Special Year-End Donation
to the Intern Program

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Sponsor an intern for a day - $35
Supplies for a public program - $50
Build the intern naturalist training fund - $70
School program resources & equipment - $100
Build the emergency reserve fund - $150
Expand the educational endowment - $250

 

Gifts are welcome at any level and are tax-deductible. 

Thank you for your generosity!

 


This site was created and is maintained
by the staff of River Bend Nature Center
Originally launched on March 15, 1998


 

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Faribault MN USA
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