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

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  • AIOT Race Around River Bend 6th-9th Grade

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

    AIOT Race Around River Bend 6th-9th Grade Wednesday & Thursday, July 22nd & 23rd 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Ready...Set...Go! Join us for a journey around River Bend where campers…

    $60 – $85

  • Annual Meeting

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

    Annual Meeting Free All RBNC members encouraged to attend Thursday, July 23,  5:00pm-7:00pm River Bend Members and the general public are welcome to attend our annual meeting. There will be…

    Free

  • Moth Surveys

    Thursday, July 23,  8:00pm-10:00pm Join Minnesota Moth'er Ryan Tomazin for an evening program to explore some of the local moth life. The night will start with a short, indoor presentation…

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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