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 to a glowing fire! Wear warm winter boots; snowshoes provided. $10/person; half-off for members. All participants must register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org; walk-in registrations are allowed […]
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! […]
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 […]
Pedal over and join us at Taft Park for this season's kick-off event celebrating all that is biking! Learn about the benefits of commuting by bike, connect with a collection […]
