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.

Lunch & Learn: Twin Cities Coyote & Fox Project

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

Lunch & Learn: Twin Cities Coyote & Fox Project Cost: $10; $5 for River Bend members. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm Topic: Twin Cities Coyote & Fox Project with guest…

$5 – $10
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Maple Syruping

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

Maple Syruping All Ages. Cost: (FREE for members) $5/person, $15/family  * a family is 2 adults and 4 kids under 18 Saturday, March 16, 2024,  10:30-11:30am  &  12:30-1:30pm Tuesday, March…

Free – $15
Recurring

Maple Syruping

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

Maple Syruping All Ages. Cost: (FREE for members) $5/person, $15/family  * a family is 2 adults and 4 kids under 18 Saturday, March 16, 2024,  10:30-11:30am  &  12:30-1:30pm Tuesday, March…

Free – $15

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
Members Like You

Your membership makes a difference.