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Educational Programming

From school field trips to summer camps, check out our outdoor environmental programming.

Programs

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Youth activities. Hiking trails and ponds. Outdoor equipment rentals. And much more!

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Learn about becoming a member, volunteering and other ways to get involved.

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KSTP highlights River Bend Nature Center

October 2026
Haunted Trail

October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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

Come for an evening of Vintage Horror, the scariest, spookiest trail in Faribault brought to you by the students of Discovery Public School! Pricing $5 per head . Time: 7:00-8:30…
November 2026
Little Sprouts: Rocks Rock!

November 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Monday, November 2, 9:30am-11am birth-5 years old, with an adult $5member/$10 non-member; (adult is free) Explore the magic of rocks at River Bend through sensory play, observation, and story time!…

$5 – $10
Homeschool: Geology Study

November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Monday, November 2, 1pm-3pm K-5th Grade $5 members, $10 non-members Come study the earth! We will take a look at the history of the earth and how rocks and minerals…

$5 – $10

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

Trails & Habitats

Miles of Trails

Acres of Natural Habitat

Years of Stewardship

Members Like You

Your membership makes a difference.