Meet 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; […]
Enjoy 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 […]
Enjoy 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.
Every Earth Month, we release thousands of ladybugs into Nickelodeon Universe to serve as a natural pesticide to our 30,000 plants. This year, our annual ladybug release takes place on Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 6 a.m.! Registration required.
Free event, open to all ages! Browse the resource fair and visit with nature and sustainability organizations. Learn about city sustainability programs, make seed balls with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, learn to make newspaper pots with the Richfield Garden Club, make a nature mobile with the Richfield Arts Commission, join a nature hike with Wood […]
Enjoy a spring hike though 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. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All people attending must register; limit 15.
Enjoy a spring hike though 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. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All people attending must register; limit 15.
Join us for an engageing hike around Wood Lake with a naturalist while looking for turtles in their natural habitat. This family-friendly program combines exploration, education, and fun as we learn all about these fascinating reptiles! Ages 3 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here.
Enjoy a spring hike though 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. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All people attending must register; limit 15.
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 […]
