Join other adults to discuss The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
The Wood Lake Nature Center bird club has been created to provide an opportunity for bird enthusiasts to gather, communicate, and share in their love for birds! This community-led gathering will meeting monthly at Wood Lake Nature Center to encourage bird watchers, photographers, painters, artists, and those who want to learn more about birds to […]
Awaken your senses and connect deeply to nature, self, and community. Experience a relaxed, gentle walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing," along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature Center. Ages 13 and older; $30 per person.
Wood Lake is the layover spot of choice for dozens of migrating bird species and numerous year-round residents as well. As part of a nationwide research project, nature center staff will safely mark these birds with an aluminum band to track their movements over their lifetime. The goal is to re-capture the birds; in 2021, […]
Enjoy a spring hike through 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. $5/person, free for members Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.
Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Young explorers (age 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit. Enjoy stories, puppet shows, crafts, hands-on activities, snack, and outdoor discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.
Enjoy a spring hike through 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. $5/person, free for members Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.
Can you see like an owl? Can you hear like a deer? Take a walk on the (wild)life side to open up your senses to nature and each other! We'll take a relaxed, playful sensory walk inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing," along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature […]
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. Kids can decorate and personalize a special card for mom. $5/person, free for members
Enjoy a spring hike through 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. $5/person, free for members Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.
Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
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 be available for loan. Meet in front of the Ice Arena. $5/person, free for members Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space […]
Elpis Enterprises is proud to offer a DIY Build-A-Birdfeeder workshop at Wood Lake. In this workshop, Elpis Enterprises staff will guide the participants in how to use jigs to place their bird feeder kit. Participants will then put hammer to nail and fully assemble their bird feeder created from reclaimed cedar fence that was headed […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Young explorers (age 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit. Enjoy stories, puppet shows, crafts, hands-on activities, snack, and outdoor discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.
Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]
Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]