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  • Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation

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

    Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation and Restoring Wild Turkeys in Minnesota Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member Adult Learning, 18+ Wednesday, September 16,  12:00-2:00pm Steve Misvaer, Regional Director NWTF and…

    $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
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