Owls 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. […]
Enjoy 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 […]
Richfield Ice Arena presents Cosmic Skating! Enjoy the music, concessions, and lights! Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4.
Experience 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 […]
Minnesota 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. […]
Head out on Wood Lake's frozen marsh to discover the mysterious lives of muskrats. Learn about the marvelous ways these creatures adapt to survive under the ice in Minnesota. $5/person; […]
Enjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow booths and warm clothing. Ages […]
Enjoy a leisurely wildflower hike and learn about the importance of the pollinators that visit them. Then help make homemade honey ice cream using honey produced by Wood Lake's honeybees! […]
Open skating at Richfield Ice Arena! Every Sunday 5-6:15 p.m., and most weekdays 12-1:30 p.m. Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4. Buy 10 sessions for only $50!
Enjoy a spring hike through Veterans Park as we look for both migrating and resident birds! Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will […]
