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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club: Journal of a Prairie Year
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 per session; free for members. \nWhen there is no summit to reach not farther shore to attain–only a constantly receding point between earth and sky to follow–a journey proceeds as much into one’s own mind as it does into the natural world. Sauntering through the tall grasses of the prairie\, Paul Gruchow engages in just such a boundless journey\, exploring simultaneously the subtle beauty of the Great Plains and the mind’s astonishment at such grandeur. \nCharting one cycle of seasons\, Journal of a Prairie Year reveals countless cycles of thought: the innumerable sounds of winter snow beg us to understand its song; the fecundity of spring questions the accuracy of naming its abundance; the tenacity of prairie roots in a summer drought contrast with the shallow roots of our culture; and the mortality of fall mirrors our steady destruction of a once seemingly infinite expanse. \nThe result is equal parts phenology and philosophy\, a blend of natural and human history from a writer who “makes empty places full and a reader’s imagination soar” (Washington Post): calling us to remember a threatened world\, and urging us to reach for its unmarred horizon.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-nature-center-book-club-journal-of-a-prairie-year/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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SUMMARY:Augsburg Park Library: Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write\, and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/augsburg-park-library-family-storytime/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T104500
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SUMMARY:Augsburg Park Library: Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write\, and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/augsburg-park-library-family-storytime/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
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SUMMARY:Stories Together with Read-A-Story Theater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively performance of children’s stories by the Richfield Read-A-Story Theater group!  Free.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/stories-together-with-read-a-story-theater/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T140000
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CREATED:20250705T210555Z
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SUMMARY:Parvati Shallow Book Event
DESCRIPTION:Parvati Shallow\, mother\, winner and five-time competitor of the hit TV series “Survivor” and breakout star of “The Traitors” on Peacock\, will be joining us for a special event to celebrate her new book Nice Girls Don’t Win.\n\nIn Nice Girls Don’t Win\, Shallow shares the stories that allowed her to transform her most difficult moments into potent catalysts for empowerment. From her childhood growing up in a Florida commune run by a tyrannical female guru\, to her journey out of the South and into the L.A. casting rooms that would eventually drop her in the lush but brutal landscapes of “Survivor\,” Shallow shows readers what it took to build herself into the ultimate survivor — for better and\, more often\, for worse. She then reveals what it took to rebuild herself into something much greater.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/parvati-shallow-book-event/
LOCATION:Mall of America
CATEGORIES:books
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20241218T181107Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club:  Silent Spring
DESCRIPTION:Rarely does a single book alter the course of history\, but Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air\, land\, and water. Carson’s passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world. As Carson reminds us\, “In nature\, nothing exists alone.” \nJoin other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments will be provided. Books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the Interpretive Center.  $5/person; free for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-silent-spring/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20241218T180800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T180801Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club:  The Nature Fix
DESCRIPTION:From forest trails in Korea\, to islands in Finland\, to eucalyptus groves in California\, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research\, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health\, promote reflection and innovation\, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors\, these ideas–and the answers they yield–are more urgent than ever. \nJoin other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments will be provided. Books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the Interpretive Center.  $5/person; free for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-the-nature-fix/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20241028T173743Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Authors
DESCRIPTION:Visit with local authors and learn about the books they have written\, across many genres and for all ages.  There will be took readings\, purchases\, and refreshments will be served. This family-friendly event is sponsored by the Richfield Arts Commission. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/an-afternoon-of-authors/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20241022T170537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T170538Z
UID:10709-1730745000-1730750400@visitrichfield.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240926T164502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T164502Z
UID:10656-1729099800-1729108800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Flashlight Storybook Trail: The Leaf Thief
DESCRIPTION:Take a self-guided flashlight walk along the storybook trail to enjoy The Leaf Thief\, a delightfully funny story of one squirrel’s enormous surprise at the inevitable change of the seasons. Costumes are welcome and encouraged! The trail will start near the Augsburg Adventure Park\, and will be on the paved accessible sidewalk adjacent to the playground. Free!
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/flashlight-storybook-trail-the-leaf-thief/
LOCATION:Augsburg Adventure Park\, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240828T155103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155104Z
UID:10571-1727721000-1727726400@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club:  Crossings
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. $/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:  Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb. An eye-opening account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads\, from the award-winning author of Eager.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-nature-center-book-club-crossings/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240828T152840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T152841Z
UID:10550-1726925400-1726930800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Autumn's Authors
DESCRIPTION:Come support local authors while enjoying light refreshments a the Richfield Historical Society!  Free.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/autumns-authors/
LOCATION:Richfield Historical Society\, 6901 Lyndale Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240730T170919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T170920Z
UID:10458-1723388400-1723392000@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Julianne Hough Experiential Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Meet Emmy Award-winning actress\, dancer and singer Julianne Hough\, and get a signed copy of her new novel\, Everything We Never Knew. \nThis is the story of a young\, successful realtor whose high-powered life implodes when she realizes she has the power to see the pain of others. Join Julianne Hough for this immersive\, experiential book-signing event\, including a special Q&A hosted by Falen Bonsett! \nThis is a ticketed event.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/julianne-hough-experiential-book-signing/
LOCATION:Mall of America
CATEGORIES:books,MOA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240531T204518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T204618Z
UID:10252-1717236000-1717237800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Fun at Augsburg Adventure Park
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning listening to stories shared through puppets\, Read-A-Story Theater\, storybook walks\, and staff-led storytime at Augsburg Adventure Park. Each week will include new adventures to share\, followed by playtime at the playground. Special dance parties are sprinkled in the mix to celebrate the summer season!  Today:  Storytime with the Richfield Fire Department!
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/saturday-fun-at-augsburg-adventure-park/
LOCATION:Augsburg Adventure Park\, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books,kids,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240507T231124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T231125Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk and Book Signing with Penn and Kim Holderness
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning content creators Penn and Kim Holderness for an enlightening book event as they celebrate the release of their latest book\, “ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD\,” published by Harper Horizon on April 30\, 2024. Renowned for their humorous online videos\, Penn and Kim share personal insights and practical tools for living with or supporting someone with ADHD. From Penn’s own journey to quizzes and ADHD Bingo\, this event offers an entertaining yet informative exploration of ADHD’s challenges and strengths. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how ADHD can be both daunting and awesome\, and learn valuable strategies for embracing its upsides. Event includes a discussion\, Q&A\, and book-signing with Penn and Kim.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/author-talk-and-book-signing-with-penn-and-kim-holderness/
LOCATION:Mall of America
CATEGORIES:books,MOA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230401T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T213838Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It’s a collection of vignettes about life in the wilderness by park ranger and conservationist Edward Abbey\, detailing unique adventures from dealing with the damage of land development to discovering a dead body. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2024-04-01/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20240224T214321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T214337Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang
DESCRIPTION:Join local Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang for the launch of her newest book\, The Rock in My Throat. In this moving true story\, Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee in the United States\, navigating two cultures and two languages. She sees what happens as her parents enter the English-speaking world and are met with rudeness and disrespect. And in a silent act of rebellion\, Kalia stops speaking at school. \nBooks will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble at 3 p.m. Program begins at 5 p.m. with a reading\, music\, and more! Meet-and-greet with the author and illustrator following the program.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/book-launch-the-rock-in-my-throat-by-kao-kalia-yang/
LOCATION:Mall of America
CATEGORIES:books,MOA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230401T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T213841Z
UID:6456-1709577000-1709582400@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilson.  The author urges swift movement to preserve the biodiversity of our planet. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2024-03-04/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230401T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T192227Z
UID:6455-1707157800-1707163200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss The Necessity of Empty Places by Paul Gruchow\, an evocative personal narrative that takes us to some of America’s least-traveled corners. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20231130T214915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T214915Z
UID:9284-1701714600-1701720000@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club:  Through a Window by Jane Goodall
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults too 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. This month’s selection:  Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe by Jane Goodall. \nPre-registration and payment is required. Register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org or call 612-861-9365.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-nature-center-book-club-through-a-window-by-jane-goodall/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20231112T204845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T204845Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon of Authors
DESCRIPTION:Richfield is home to a number of accomplished authors! Join them at the Community Center for snacks and refreshments. Hear about their latest releases and learn about what inspires them to write. Click here for a list of participating authors.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/afternoon-of-authors/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,Richfield Events,shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230906T201830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T201830Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Storybook Trail:  The Last Tree
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of nature on our enchanting Self-Guided Storybook Trail\, an experience that invites you to embark on a leisurely stroll through the captivating woodland scenery while you follow along with a book whose pages are posted along the way! Read/walk at your own pace\, immersing yourself in the tranquil sights and soothing sounds of the natural world…and when you get to the end of the story/trail\, take advantage of Wood Lake’s special nature play area. \nToday’s book is The Last Tree by Maria Quintana Silva and Silvia Alvarez. One night\, the trees in the forest decided it’s time to uproot and leave. They yanked out their roots and dragged themselves off across the fields. On his way to school\, Goran soon realized what is happening… All the trees had disappeared and holes could be seen where they used to be. Bewildered\, he rushed home to find if the tree in his garden had vanished as well. He loved that tree\, it used to be his friend during springtime when he swung from his branches\, and also in summer when its leaves protected him from the hot sun. Understanding the consequences this would have for animals\, humans\, and the environment\, he set off to counteract the damage that had already been done. \nThe book is posted along the trail from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, and will be posted in both English and Spanish.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/self-guided-storybook-trail-the-last-tree/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family,nature,outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T150000
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UID:9265-1699707600-1699714800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Book Launch and Signing
DESCRIPTION:“Our Richfield Stories” is a collection of memories from your neighbors in Richfield. This new book will be available for purchase\, or you can bring your copy to be signed. Meet some of the contributors during this mini-reunion of classmates and friends in Richfield. During this event\, you can get 50% off a Richfield Historical Society membership at any level with a book purchase!
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/book-launch-and-signing/
LOCATION:Richfield Historical Society\, 6901 Lyndale Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books,history,Richfield Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230401T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T210549Z
UID:6452-1699295400-1699300800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club: The Conscious Closet
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good by Elizabeth L. Cline. Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her second book\, Cline discusses what we can do about fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment\, garment workers\, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2023-11-06/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230906T202119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T202119Z
UID:9050-1698487200-1698507000@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Mushroom Rain
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of nature on our enchanting Self-Guided Storybook Trail\, an experience that invites you to embark on a leisurely stroll through the captivating woodland scenery while you follow along with a book whose pages are posted along the way! Read/walk at your own pace\, immersing yourself in the tranquil sights and soothing sounds of the natural world…and when you get to the end of the story/trail\, take advantage of Wood Lake’s special nature play area. \nToday’s book is Mushroom Rain by Laura K. Zimmermann. What can smell like bubble gum\, glow neon green at night\, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans\, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above\, mushrooms can do incredible things. But don’t call them plants–mushrooms are fungi. They’re more closely related to animals like you! Through lyrical text and colorful\, detailed artwork\, the wonderful\, mysterious\, and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. \nThe book is posted along the trail from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This event will be repeated on November 18 with a different book.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/self-guided-storybook-trail-mushroom-rain/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family,nature,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20231001T193709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T193801Z
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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog event
DESCRIPTION:Cuddle up with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Drop-ins will be accommodated based on availability. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling 612-543-6200. \nIn partnership with North Star Therapy Animals. All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children’s reading program that focuses on utilizing registered therapy animals.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/read-to-a-dog/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books,kids,pets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T104500
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20231001T200800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T200800Z
UID:9137-1696500900-1696502700@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:A multi-ethnic group of young school children are indoors in their classroom. Their teacher is reading a storybook to them. \nFor children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write\, and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement. Free.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/family-storytime/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books,family,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20231001T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T204255Z
UID:9101-1696271400-1696276800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club:  Owls and Other Fantasies: Poems and Essays
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 is required. Register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org or call 612-861-9365. \nThis month’s selection:  Owls and Other Fantasies: Poems and Essays by Mary Oliver. Within these pages you will find hawks\, hummingbirds\, and herons; kingfishers\, catbirds\, and crows; swans\, swallows and\, of course\, the snowy owl\, among a dozen others-including ten poems that have never before been collected. She adds two beautifully crafted essays\, “Owls\,” selected for the Best American Essays series\, and “Bird\,” a new essay that will surely take its place among the classics of the genre.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-owls-and-other-fantasies-poems-and-essays/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230906T201134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T202225Z
UID:9047-1696068000-1696087800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Lucy's Light
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of nature on our enchanting Self-Guided Storybook Trail\, an experience that invites you to embark on a leisurely stroll through the captivating woodland scenery while you follow along with a book whose pages are posted along the way! Read/walk at your own pace\, immersing yourself in the tranquil sights and soothing sounds of the natural world…and when you get to the end of the story/trail\, take advantage of Wood Lake’s special nature play area. \nToday’s book is Lucy’s Light by Jo Rooks. Lucy is a lightning bug and the most talented flyer in the squad. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t light up! When it’s time to learn night flying\, Lucy is anxious. She tries everything to get her light to shine but nothing works. Lucy is about to give up when her friends are captured by a nasty toad and his gang\, who hatched a plan to brighten up their bog. Does Lucy have what it takes to save her friends? Or is she just an “ordinary” bug after all? A sweet story which shines a light on inner confidence\, self-acceptance\, and courage. Lucy learns that doing a good deed will always make you shine bright! \nThe book is posted along the trail from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This event will be repeated on October 28 and November 18\, with a different book each time. Today’s book will also be posted in Spanish.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/self-guided-storybook-trail/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,books,Community Events,kids,nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140400
CREATED:20230430T222847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T214409Z
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SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday Fun at Augsburg Park:  End of Summer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning listening to stories shared through puppets\, Read-A-Story Theater\, storybook walks\, and staff-led storytime. Each week will include new adventures to share\, followed by playtime at the playground. Special dance parties are sprinkled in the mix to celebrate the summer season! In the event of inclement weather\, program will not be held. \nFree for all ages.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/friday-and-saturday-fun-at-augsburg-park-read-a-story-theater-2023-08-25/
LOCATION:Augsburg Adventure Park\, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:books,family,outdoors
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