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

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  • Forts and Fires K-2nd Grade

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

    Forts and Fires K-2nd Grade Wednesday& Thursday, July 15th & 16th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Enjoy all the forest has to offer! Take a hike, build forts for you…

    $35 – $60

  • Little Sprouts Free Play- Prairie Pollinators

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

    Little Sprouts Free Play- Prairie Pollinators Cost: Free, donations appreciated. Geared towards ages 5 and younger. Saturday, July 18,  10:00am-12:00pm Bring your Little Sprouts to explore self-led free play with…

    Free

  • AIOT Outdoor Sports 6th-9th Grade

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

    AIOT Outdoor Sports 6th-9th Grade Monday & Tuesday, July 20th &21st 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Camp Description Join us as we enjoy outdoor sports together! Maybe it is your…

    $60 – $85

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
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