Keeping Warm
Discover the secret to keeping warm in the winter as we experiment with different types of insulation and hike to locate microclimates of warm in the environment. Learn how animals […]
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Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States
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Hikin’ for Lichen with iNaturalist
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesMiniature but mighty, lichens, can be found in almost every habitat growing on any substrate. Come learn about these complex and colorful organisms and their important role in the ecosystem […]
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Family Voyageur Curling
Featured RecurringDonaldson Park 7434 Humboldt Avenue South, Richfield, MNCome down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience Voyageur Curling, a fun new winter sport! It's a simplified and adventurous version of curling. We use log pieces instead of […]
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Family Dome Day
FeaturedHoly Angels Academy Star Dome 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy open play time at the indoor heated dome at the Academy of Holy Angels in the heart of Richfield! Open Dome time is for ALL ages. Our recreation team […]
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Snowshoe Hike
Featured RecurringWood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Discover the history of this sport along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with hot chocolate next […]
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Look Out for Owls!
Featured RecurringWood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesOwls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitage: rainforest, tundra, desert, prairie--even cities! But there's more to the story: habitat loss threatens Minnesota's owls. […]
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Snowshoe Hike
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Discover the history of this sport along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with hot chocolate next […]
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Cosmic Skating
FeaturedRichfield Ice ArenaRichfield Ice Arena presents Cosmic Skating! Enjoy the music, concessions, and lights! Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4.
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Ride a Scandinavian Kicksled!
FeaturedWood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesExperience a fun new way to recreate in Minnesota's winters! A kicksled is a small, wooden sled consisting of a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners that […]
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Tremendous Trees
FeaturedWood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesMinnesota winters bring freezing temperatures, snow storms, and long periods of darkness. Humans hunker down indoors, some animals hibernate, insects go dormant, frogs freeze--but trees stand tall, winter and all. How do trees survive Minnesota's most extreme season? Join us as we discover the brilliant survival strategies of trees. Program begins with a talk, followed […]
