Interpretive Center Hours
Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm
Sat from 8 am to 4 pm
Sun Closed
River Bend News & Updates
WinterFest is Saturday Sunday! WinterFest is indeed Sunday despite the misinformation that has appeared here the last two days. Sorry!!
Homeschool Programs
River Bend will again offer Homeschool Programs beginning in January and continuing through May. The programs will be offered on the second Tuesday of each month and will feature different fun and popular nature-themed topics. See our Homeschool page for topics & details!
River Bend Online Store
River Bend has opened a new online store to sell official River Bend merchandise, from hoodies and t-shirts to notecards and art, we have a wide variety of products available. All royalties from your purchase go directly to River Bend Nature Center and support our mission. New items added often! Visit our Zazzle.com store now!
Snowshoes & Skiing
River Bend offers snowshoe rental throughout the winter months. Once there is at least six inches of snow on the ground we'll have the snowshoes ready for you. We also offer groomed cross-country ski trails, admission is free, however you must have a Great MN Ski Pass in order to use the trails. More details about snowshoeing and skiing at River Bend available on our Winter Recreation page.
January 23 Trails are groomed!
Fair to good
condition.