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2023 Calendar of Events

January 14th: Nature Tots (10:30 am - 11:30 am) 14th: Science Saturday (1 pm - 2 pm) 19th: Thursday Nature Program (4 pm - 6 pm) 28th: Nature Tots (10:30 am - 11:30 am) 28th: Science Saturday (1 pm - 2 pm) February 11th: Nature Tots (10:30 am - 11:30 am) 11th: Science Saturday (1…

Nature Preschool!

Nature Preschool at River Bend Nature Center is coming back this fall! Children will experience dynamic, free-play exploration of their natural environment. Guided by their innate sense of wonder, children will explore several ecosystems, including the bottomland forest, the pond, the wild side, and the hillside. The activities and locations are learner-directed so children have…

Nature Tots: Prairie Life

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:30 am - 11:30 am for our Nature Tots program, Prairie Life! This program is for ages 2-6 and is included with general admission. Nature Tots begins at 10:30 AM, and it is not a come-and-go program. General admission: $6, Children/Seniors/Military/Students: $5, and Children 1 and Under and…

Science Saturday: Prairie Dog Art!

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd, from 1 pm- 2 pm for our Science Saturday program, Prairie Dog Art! This program is for ages K-8th and is included with general admission. Science Saturday begins at 1 pm, and it is not a come-and-go program. General admission: $6, Children/Seniors/Military/Students: $5, and Children 1 and Under and…

Nature Preschool!

Nature Preschool at River Bend Nature Center is coming back this fall! Children will experience dynamic, free-play exploration of their natural environment. Guided by their innate sense of wonder, children will explore several ecosystems, including the bottomland forest, the pond, the wild side, and the hillside. The activities and locations are learner-directed so children have…

Not-So-Scary Halloween!

Come join us for our 17th Annual Not-So-Scary Halloween this year on Friday, October 13th from 6-9 pm! There will be a costume contest with prizes starting at 7:30 p.m., a "giant candy" walk, cool games, fun crafts, and a Flashlight Fun Trail through the United Children's Garden! DJ Marcus “Maniac” McGee will be DJing…