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!

Visit

Make a Difference

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

Get Involved

KSTP highlights River Bend Nature Center

August 2026
Rotary Camp Turtle Treasure

August 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rotary Camp Holt Trail, Faribault, MN 55021 Holt Trail, Faribault, MN, United States

Rotary Family Camp is designed for youth and their adults to participate in camp activities together! Camp participants will meet River Bend staff at Rotary Camp Holt Trail Faribault, MN.Please…

free
Ramble Fundraising Dinner

August 8 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

River Bend Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donations support our efforts to bring environmental education to all people, restore our natural habitats and be a community resource…
Rotary Camp Survival Camp

August 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rotary Camp Holt Trail, Faribault, MN 55021 Holt Trail, Faribault, MN, United States

Rotary Family Camp is designed for youth and their adults to participate in camp activities together! Camp participants will meet River Bend staff at Rotary Camp Holt Trail Faribault, MN.…

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.