River Bend Nature Center has Activities for Kids Over Holidays

River Bend Nature Center of Faribault will have representatives stop by today for our KDHL AM Minnesota program at 9:30 a.m.  The Nature Center is offering School's Out Adventure Days, individual day-long camps on days students are off school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Optional childcare before starting at 8:00 a.m. and after ending at 4:30 p.m. is available or an additional fee.  These programs are open to kindergarten through 5th graders.  The fee is $50 per person per day, $40 for River Bend members.  Optional additional before and after care is $10.  Scholarships are available.  Phone to inquire 507-332-7151 or visit the website at River Bend Nature Center.

Pre-registration is required for this program.

In a News Release River Bend says, "Students will be provided with outdoor recreation and activities to interact with, discover and understand nature."

Monday, December 23- Winter Birds
"Not all birds head south for the winter.  Learn how and why some birds stay in Minnesota year-round."

Friday, December 27- Track the Pack
"Come learn about different ways we can track animals.  Learn how to tell apart footprints of animals, and become a detective as we try to figure out who walks through our woods."

Monday, December 30- Winter Adventures
"Burn off some winter break energy at River Bend.  Learn how to kicksled and snowshoe, an play winter games."

Tuesday, December 31- I HeART Winter
"Use nature as your inspiration as we create and get a little messy through projects like papermaking and nature weaves.  Bring home your creations."

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