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Winter Warm-Up
Stop over to sit by a fire and slow down during the busy season. Sip hot cocoa to warm up, and enjoy our natural surroundings. Bring your family, your friends, or yourself to unwind at Wood Lake. Free.
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Candlelight & Ice
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEmbark on a captivating journey along a scenic walking trail illuminated by countless flickering candles, nestled amidst cattails and majestic trees. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of graceful deer, elusive coyotes, and wise owls that may cross your path. Revel in the invigorating winter evening air as you make your way back to the […]
Live Animal Hour
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesMeet 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; half-off for members. Register here.
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Animal Tracks and Scat
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesJoin us for an exciting winter adventure as we explore the tracks and scat left behind by local wildlife. Learn how to identify animal prints and signs in the snow, and create your own plaster cast of tracks to take home as a keepsake. Perfect for families and nature lovers eager to uncover the hidden […]
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Marvelous Muskrats of the North
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesHead 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; half-off for members. Register here.
Night Hike
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow boots and warm clothing. Ages 10 and up. $10/hike; half-off for members. Register here.
Snowshoe Hike
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn the history of this fascinating sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with a cup […]
Live Animal Hour
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesMeet 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; half-off for members. Register here.
Snowshoe Hike
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn the history of this fascinating sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with a cup […]
Night Hike
Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United StatesEnjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow boots and warm clothing. Ages 10 and up. $10/hike; half-off for members. Register here.
