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    Nature Stroll at Veterans Park

    Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Join a naturalist from Wood Lake Nature Center on Saturday mornings to discover the wild side of Veterans Park. Naturalists will guide participants in learning about the plants and animals that make this unique urban green space a rich habitat for dozens of species. $5/participant; registration required at www.richfieldmn.gov/register. Drop-in participants welcome as space allows.

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    Free Bilingual Fishing Night

    Taft Park 6105 Bloomington Avenue South, Richfield, MN, United States

    Spend an evening in the great outdoors learning the basics and trying out fishing with the help of the Outdoor Recreation School and a Spanish-speaking translator from Three Rivers Park at the Taft Park Fishing Pier. All equipmet to catchfish wil be provided and registration is free. Pre-register to guarantee a spot (day-of drop-ins are […]

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    Family Tennis Day Pop Up

    Augsburg Park Tennis Courts 7200 Blaisdell Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Do you love tennis and want to share that love with your family, or have you always wanted to learn but did not know how to start? Round up your family and friends for this special pop-up and come play with us! USTA Northern Tennis instructors will be out to support families and participants alike […]

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    Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Come learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends:  Moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! Bring a headlamp or flashlight, hiking footwear, and dress for the weather. If you would like to participate in some evening citizen scientist fund, download the iNaturalist app […]

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    Urban Wildland Half Marathan & 5K

    Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    The biggest event in Richfield!  The Urban Wildland began in 2003 to save Wood Lake Nature Center's environmental education partnership with the Richfield Public Schools, which was in jeopardy due to cuts in local government aid. Thanks to the Urban Wildland, the program was spared and has continued every year with the proceeds from this […]

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    Free Bilingual Fishing Night

    Taft Park 6105 Bloomington Avenue South, Richfield, MN, United States

    Spend an evening in the great outdoors learning the basics and trying out fishing with the help of the Outdoor Recreation School and a Spanish-speaking translator from Three Rivers Park at the Taft Park Fishing Pier. All equipmet to catchfish wil be provided and registration is free. Pre-register to guarantee a spot (day-of drop-ins are […]

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    Toddle Tuesday LIVE: Zip Zap Circus Moya

    Mall of America

    Join Children's Theatre Company Resident Teaching Artist Kiko Laureano for a fun-filled class centered around creative discovery through art and imagination. Songs, games, and dance emphasize imagination, coordination, and body awareness while teaching the elements of dance. Learn to build the imagination and strengthen the body...exactly the skills circus performers incorporate in their extensive training […]

  • Woodlake Nature Preserve Trail
    Featured Recurring

    Nature Stroll at Veterans Park

    Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Join a naturalist from Wood Lake Nature Center on Saturday mornings to discover the wild side of Veterans Park. Naturalists will guide participants in learning about the plants and animals that make this unique urban green space a rich habitat for dozens of species. $5/participant; registration required at www.richfieldmn.gov/register. Drop-in participants welcome as space allows.

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    Open Skate season starts!

    Richfield Ice Arena

    Open skating season starts at the Richfield Ice Arena!!  Open skating runs at the following times: Monday-Thursday 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beginning November 3, Sundays from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Skate rental is $4.00 per pair; open skating admission $6.00 (10-admission tickets available for $50!).

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    Family Beginner Archery

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Learn one of the oldest arts still practiced today!  Practice archery basics and safety, shoot at stationary targets, and play games. Equipment provided. Every person attending must register. Dress for the weather. Ages 8 and up. $15 per person; half-off for members. Registration required at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org.