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SUMMARY:A Hootin' Good Time Owl Hike!
DESCRIPTION:Owls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitat: rainforest\, tundra\, desert\, prairie–even cities! Wood Lake is home to nesting owls this time of year. Learn about owl adaptations and calls\, then take a hike through the winter woods…on a lookout for owls! Ages 10 and up; dress for a cold winter hike!  $5/person; half-off for FOWL members; meet at Lyndale Avenue gate. Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/a-hootin-good-time-owl-hike/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Autumn Bird Migration Hike
DESCRIPTION:Head out on a fall hike seeking the birds that migrate through Wood Lake. We will discuss the challenges that birds face during migration\, as well as where they are headed. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5 per person; half-off for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/autumn-bird-migration-hike-3/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Community-Led Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:This community-led gathering was created to encourage bird watchers\, hobbyists\, professional photographers\, and those who want to learn more about birds to share information related to the birds who visit the park. Participants may use the club to exchange photos and art\, encourage and inspire others to learn about birds\, and display photos on Wood Lake’s social media. The bird club is an informal gathering which is led by the participants. Ages 16 and up. Free.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/community-led-bird-club-2/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fall is an exciting time to spot migrating birds. Enjoy an educational and leisurely walk through the nature center on a naturalist-led bird hike. Both amateur and advanced bird watchers are welcome! Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $5/session; free for members. Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/bird-hike-3/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fall is an exciting time to spot migrating birds. Enjoy an educational and leisurely walk through the nature center on a naturalist-led bird hike. Both amateur and advanced bird watchers are welcome! Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $5/session; free for members. Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/bird-hike-3/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Community-Led Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:This community-led gathering was created to encourage bird watchers\, hobbyists\, professional photographers\, and those who want to learn more about birds to share information related to the birds who visit the park. Participants may use the club to exchange photos and art\, encourage and inspire others to learn about birds\, and display photos on Wood Lake’s social media. The bird club is an informal gathering which is led by the participants. Ages 16 and up. Free.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/community-led-bird-club-2/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a spring hike though Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds. Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.  All people attending must register; limit 15.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-6/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,birds,nature
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a spring hike though 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 be available for loan. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.  All people attending must register; limit 15.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-7/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, 6335 Portland Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:active,birds,nature
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a spring hike though Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds. Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.  All people attending must register; limit 15.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-6/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,birds,nature
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Wood Lake in early spring to see some of the first migrators on their journey north! Binoculars are available for loan. Ages 5 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person; half-off for FOWL members. All people attending must register; register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-5/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Look Out for Owls!
DESCRIPTION:Owls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitat: rain forest\, tundra\, desert\, prairie–even cities! Wood Lake is home to nesting owls this time of year. Learn about owl adaptations and calls\, then take a hike through the snowy woods…on a lookout for owls!  Ages 8 and up; dress for a cold winter hike. $5 person; half-off for FOWL members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/look-out-for-owls-2/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Build a Bird Feeder
DESCRIPTION:Help birds find the food they need during winter\, by building a wooden bird feeder. Discover the wonder of watching birds enjoy the feeder through the seasons. Makes a perfect gift for the holidays! This program will involve a lot of hands-on work with hammers and can get quite loud. Earplugs will be provided!  Comes with a starter bag of bird seed. $5/person; half-off for members; plus $12 per feeder. Register at www.richfieldmn.gov/register.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/build-a-bird-feeder-3/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club:  Owls of the Eastern Ice
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments will be provided. All books are available at local libraries\, or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Pre-registration and payment are required. Register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org\, or call 612-861-9365. \nThis month’s selection:  Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl\, by Jonathan Slaght. Minnesota Book Award winner for General Nonfiction.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-book-club-owls-of-the-eastern-ice/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds,books
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SUMMARY:Autumn Bird Migration Hike
DESCRIPTION:Head out on a fall hike seeking the birds that migrate through Wood Lake. We will discuss the challenges that birds face during migration\, as well as where they are headed. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Two sessions of the same event:  12:30-2 p.m.\, or 3-4:30 p.m. $5/person; half-off for members. Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/autumn-bird-migration-hike-2/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T173000
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SUMMARY:Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fall is an exciting time to spot migrating birds. Enjoy an educational and leisurely walk through the nature center on a guided bird hike. Both amateur and advanced bird watchers are welcome! Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $5/person; free for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/bird-hike-2/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T173000
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UID:10538-1726162200-1726167600@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fall is an exciting time to spot migrating birds. Enjoy an educational and leisurely walk through the nature center on a guided bird hike. Both amateur and advanced bird watchers are welcome! Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $5/person; free for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/bird-hike-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:birds
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