Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about some of the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota and make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; 50% off for members; register here.
For ages K-G5 and an adult. Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. Come learn about our animal neighbors that are laying eggs this spring! Please come dressed for the weather! Free.
Come explore Cornell Lab of Ornithology's eBird application - a way to keep track of the birds you see and share sightings with others. We will learn how to use the app and then hit the trail looking for birds to add to your list! $5 per person; half-off for members.
Find out about urban coyote research that is going on right here at Wood Lake. Coyotes are remarkably adapted to living in urban areas, but little is known about why they are so successful. U of M Ph.D. candidate Geoff Miller will share some of his research methods and findings. We will head outside on […]
Meet the live animal ambassadors that are on exhibit in the nature center building. Learn about their habits and how we care for these amazing amphibians and reptiles. Learn the proper way to handle toads, turtles, and snakes. $5 per person; half-off for members.
Visit the Wood Lake Nature Center to learn about Minnesota wolves! Dani Freund and Maeve Rogers from the Voyageurs Wolf Project will be talking about wolf fishing behavior, how wolves hunt beavers, and the cutting-edge technology they’re using to monitor wolves. See videos of what wolves are doing from the wolf’s perspective through camera collar […]
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 fun, download the iNaturalist app […]
Learn about and lounge with the curious, sociable creatures when Carlson's Lloveable Llamas visit the library! Stories and other activities will also be provided. Free.
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota that call Wood Lake their home. See them up close, touch their shells, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; half-off for members.
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota that call Wood Lake their home. See them up close, touch their shells, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; half-off for members.
