Get up close with specimens of some of the peskiest bugs we have in Minnesota--mosquitoes, ticks, and black flies. Look through microscopes to see the different life cycle stages of these critters, and learn about their biology and habitat. Find out what role different bugs play in the environment and steps you can take to […]
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to discover what is in bloom. We will search for flowers outside and dissect one to learn more! Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome! We will finish the program with […]
Learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends: moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! Bring a headlamp or flashlight and hiking footwear. To participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal […]
Learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends: moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! Bring a headlamp or flashlight and hiking footwear. To participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal […]
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to discover what all the buzz is about pollinators. We will meet our pollinator neighbors, investigate their habitats, and learn how we can help! Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome! […]
Discover the history and age-old tradition of cidering while mashing and pressing apples into cider! Taste a variety of apples, and learn how to blend different kinds of apples together into a delicious mix of cider. Enjoy a short fall hike while you're at it! $8 per person; half off for members. Register here.
Discover the history and age-old tradition of cidering while mashing and pressing apples into cider! Taste a variety of apples, and learn how to blend different kinds of apples together into a delicious mix of cider. Enjoy a short fall hike while you're at it! $8 per person; half off for members. Register here.
Discover the history and age-old tradition of cidering while mashing and pressing apples into cider! Taste a variety of apples, and learn how to blend different kinds of apples together into a delicious mix of cider. Enjoy a short fall hike while you're at it! $8 per person; half off for members. Register here.
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 are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome. We will finish the program with a take-home project; materials provided. Children must be accompanied by […]
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 […]
