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River Bend Nature Center

Location

River Bend Nature Center
1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, MN
Website
https://rbnc.org/

Date

Sep 16 2026

Time

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch & Learn: The National Wild Turkey Federation & Restoring Wild Turkeys in MN

Steve Misvaer, Regional Director NWTF and Linden Anderson, Minnesota DNR and NWTF Volunteer, will be discussing the NWTF’s past, present and future turkey restoration efforts as well as the efforts to reintroduce wild turkeys to Minnesota over the past century. This presentation will cover both the challenges and successes, as well as the lessons learned throughout the restoration process. It will feature insights and stories from one of the individuals involved in Minnesota’s trap-and-transplant program. Guest speaker begins at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch and enjoy. Cost: $10, $5 members. For ages 18 and up.