Events

Educational Programming

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

Programs

Visit RBNC

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

September 2026
Little Sprouts: Pond Life

September 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

September 21, 9:30am-11am birth-5 years old, with an adult $5member/$10 non-member; (adult is free) Explore what lives in the ponds at River Bend through sensory play, observation, and story time!…
Homeschool: Rad Reptiles

September 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Monday, September 21, 1pm-3pm K-5th Grade students $5/member, $10/non-member Help us round up some reptiles! Students will get a chance to explore all of River Bend’s cold-blooded scaly friends.
October 2026
Bagels & Birds

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

All ages, Free! Free program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.

Free

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.