Join a Refuge Ranger to explore how our neighborhood nature is changing with the season, and discover the science behind the colors! Activities will be both indoors and outside and […]
Join other adults to discuss Mrs. Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names by Stephen Moss. It's the touching love story behind the name of one of the world's rarest birds. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration […]
Join us for an engaging evening at the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Fundraising Dinner. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with camaraderie and support for FOWL's vital mission. Starting with a social gathering at 6 p.m., followed by a chef-prepared dinner at 7, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Be prepared for […]
Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines high-tech treasure hunts and nature discovery. Then spend the rest of the program exploring around Wood Lake on a course designed for beginners. Geocaching involves looking for a cache using a global positioning system (GPS) unit. All equipment provided. $5/person; half-off for members. Register here; program […]
Join 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. Perfect for families and nature-lovers eager to uncover the hidden stories of animals in winter! $5/person; half-off for members; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate. […]
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to investigate what our animal neighbors do to survive the winter. Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome. We will finish the program with a take-home project. Materials provided; children must […]
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, […]
Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. This month: Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee. A chance discovery of letters written by […]
Enjoy family-friendly activities, displays, and art, inspired by the cosmos. Bundle up and head outside for guided stargazing, viewing the moon and other celestial objects through telescopes, learning to identify […]
