Membership

Central to the success of River Bend Nature Center are the people of the community who provide funding, serve as volunteers, and offer leadership support. As an independent, nonprofit organization that receives no regular support from any municipal or other government agency, River Bend is dependent upon the support of citizens and businesses. Make a difference, support River Bend and become a River Bend member today!

Find out how your membership benefits you below or join now!

Membership
Membership Levels & Benefits

Individual, Senior & Family Memberships
Individual/Senior memberships start at $25.
Family memberships start at $35.

All River Bend individual, senior, and family members receive these benefits:

  • Free and discounted programs (including discounted Summer Camps);
  • Free admission to Bats, Bones & Bonfires and WinterFest;
  • 10% discount on bagged wildlife feed at Town & Rural Mercantile;
  • 10% discount on everything in the wild bird department at Paddington's Seed & Feed;
  • Free admission to nature centers across the country;
  • Free snowshoe rentals on Snowshoe Days;
  • RBNC's quarterly newsletter; and,
  • Complimentary use of RBNC's Resource Center & Library.

Increase your membership level and get even more!
Value-added members also get these benefits:

Value-added Member Benefits  Advocate   Patron   Founder 
Benefits valid one year from purchase date. $100 $250 $500+
Priority registration for summer camps X X X
Guest passes to Bats, Bones & Bonfires and WinterFest 2 4 6
Free registration for runner/walker at Maple Syrup Fun Run   1 2
Tickets to Pancake Brunch   2 4

 

Business Memberships
Business memberships start at $100.

All River Bend business members receive these benefits:

  • Listing in RBNC's quarterly newsletter at your donated level;
  • 10% discount on bagged wildlife feed at Town & Rural Mercantile;
  • 10% discount on everything in the wild bird department at Paddington's Seed & Feed;
  • Free admission to nature centers across the country;
  • RBNC's quarterly newsletter;
  • Complimentary use of RBNC's Resource Center & Library;
  • RBNC window cling to display at your business;
  • Discounts on 4-hour facility rental (details below); and,
  • Free River Bend Family memberships (details below).

In addition to the benefits above, business members get even more:

Business Membership Benefits  Basic   Plus   Gold   Platinum 
Benefits valid one year from purchase date. $100 $250 $500 $1000
Free River Bend Family memberships 1 2 5 10
10% discount on 4-hour facility rental ($250) = $225 X      
25% discount on 4-hour facility rental ($250) = $187.50   X    
50% discount on 4-hour facility rental ($250) = $125     X  
Free 4-hour facility rental ($250)       X
Supporter of River Bend plaque (upon request)   X X X
Featured on RBNC home page for one month (feature designed by business)     X X

Become a Member Now

Start your membership purchase below by entering the amount of your membership donation, selecting your membership level, and clicking "Add to Cart". You will then be taken to our secure online cart to complete your purchase.

Membership Type:
Secure Merchant Account Credit Card Processing.Merchant Account

Thank you for becoming a River Bend Nature Center member!

Minimum Contributions

Individual/Senior & Family

  • Individual/Senior: $25
  • Family: $35
  • Advocate: $100
  • Patron: $250
  • Founder: $500+

Business

  • Basic: $100
  • Plus: $250
  • Gold: $500
  • Platinum: $1000
  River Bend Nature Center, a private, community-supported, 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
PO Box 186, 1000 Rustad Rd, Faribault, MN 55021-0186 USA  |  507.332.7151  |   rbncinfo@rbnc.org
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