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  • Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems

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

    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 and hiking footwear. To participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal […]

  • Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel

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    Mall of America

    What began as a whimsical rescue mission in 1978 by Chuck and Lou Ann Best in Sanford, Florida, transformed into a global sensation that captured the hearts of millions. Twiggy has been featured in countless books, magazines & television shows, and has become synonymous with joy and entertainment. Stop by to see Twiggy the Waterskiing […]

  • Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems

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

    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 and hiking footwear. To participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal […]

  • Park & Play: Wood Lake Animals & Story Time

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    Augsburg Adventure Park 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    This fall, kids can explore and learn in our Richfield parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands-on experiences with Wood Lake naturalists, and Storybook Hikes that bring favorite tales […]

  • Live Animal Hour

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! […]

  • Live Animal Hour

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! […]

  • Live Animal Hour

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5 per person; half-off for members.

  • Live Animal Hour

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5 per person; half-off for members.

  • Reindeer Meet & Greet at Radisson Blu

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    Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN

    Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a magical afternoon at Radisson Blu Mall of America! Santa's reindeer are making a special stop at our hotel--and you're invited to meet them up close. Bring the family to pet and take photos with these incredible animals, learn fun facts about reindeer, and sip on complimentary […]

  • Marvelous Muskrats of the Marsh

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

    Head out on Wood Lake's frozen marsh to discover the curious lives of muskrats. Learn about the numerous ways these creatures adapt to survive under the ice in Minnesota. $5/person; […]