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River Bend Nature Center

River Bend Nature Center is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Faribault, Minnesota. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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River Bend Nature Center

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About this museum

What is River Bend Nature Center?

River Bend Nature Center is a non-profit day-use nature center in the city of Faribault, Minnesota. It was established in the late 1970s as an educational non-profit. The nature center encompasses 743 acres (3.01 km2) cradling the Straight River. There are 10 miles (16 km) of formal hiking trails with some also available for skiing, snowshoeing, biking, and snowmobiling. The main Interpretive Center houses naturalist staff, displays, Windows on the Wild backyard bird habitat, and the Carlander Nature Library. The Trailside Center is a 3-season programming and maintenance facility. Five peripheral parcels of River Bend are owned by The Nature Conservancy.

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The record

Museum details

Name
River Bend Nature Center
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Faribault
State
Minnesota
Website
http://www.rbnc.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8402700742
Coordinates
44.28799, -93.24913
What kind of museum is River Bend Nature Center?

River Bend Nature Center is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is River Bend Nature Center located?

River Bend Nature Center is located in Faribault, Minnesota at approximately 44.28799, -93.24913. See the map above.

Does River Bend Nature Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.rbnc.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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