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SUMMARY:Live Animal Hour
DESCRIPTION: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; half-off for members.  Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/live-animal-hour-10/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:animals,nature
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SUMMARY:Animal Tracks and Scat
DESCRIPTION: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\, 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 stories of animals in winter! $10/person; half-off for members.  Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/animal-tracks-and-scat/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T175930Z
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SUMMARY:Marvelous Muskrats of the North
DESCRIPTION:Head 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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/marvelous-muskrats-of-the-north/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:animals,nature
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T181732Z
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SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/night-hike-7/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,nature
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T182244Z
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 of hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Snowshoes are provided; warm winter boots are a must! $15/person; half-off for members. Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/snowshoe-hike-3/2025-01-18/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,nature
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CREATED:20241231T174743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T174744Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Open House
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate Wood Lake and the changes that will take place in the coming years as we replace our current building with a new one that will serve the community for the next 50-plus years. There will be a short program at 2 p.m. Refreshments and memories provided!  Free.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-open-house/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T175053Z
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SUMMARY:Star Gazing and Sky Watching Party
DESCRIPTION:Look for constellations\, hear stories\, and enjoy the night. Local groups will be present to share how our night sky has been lost to light pollution\, and simple things to do to bring back the night.  Free; all ages welcome.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/star-gazing-and-sky-watching-party/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Hour
DESCRIPTION: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; half-off for members.  Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/live-animal-hour-10/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:animals,nature
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 of hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Snowshoes are provided; warm winter boots are a must! $15/person; half-off for members. Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/snowshoe-hike-3/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20241218T181731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T181731Z
UID:10909-1744227000-1744232400@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/night-hike-7/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T070000
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CREATED:20250402T154716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T172651Z
UID:11052-1745301600-1745305200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Annual Earth Day Ladybug Release
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/annual-earth-day-ladybug-release/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Mall of America
CATEGORIES:nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250331T220620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T220812Z
UID:11032-1745672400-1745683200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 Lake naturalists at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm\, learn about raptors with staff from Richardson Nature Center\, help clean up Augsburg Park (or check out supplies) and more! Coffee and baked goods will be available to purchase from the Richfield Baking Club.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/earth-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250427T223731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T223733Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-6/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,birds,nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bird-Club.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250427T223906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T223907Z
UID:11084-1747209600-1747216800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-7/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, 6335 Portland Avenue South\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:active,birds,nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bird-Club.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250428T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T164053Z
UID:11097-1747580400-1747585800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Looking for Turtles
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/looking-for-turtles/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:animals,nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Painted-Turtle-2-650x425-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250427T223731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T223731Z
UID:11083-1747936800-1747942200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/spring-bird-hike-6/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,birds,nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bird-Club.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250428T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T171614Z
UID:11102-1748376000-1748383200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems
DESCRIPTION: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 species of insects that call Wood Lake home. iNaturalist project name: Wood Lake Nature Center. \nAges 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.  Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wonderful-world-of-mothing-moths-and-other-nocturnal-gems-3/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:animals,nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/moth-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250706T133251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T133252Z
UID:11234-1752141600-1752145200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Minnesota Mosquitoes
DESCRIPTION: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 reduce bites.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/minnesota-mosquitoes/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mosquito.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250706T133459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T133459Z
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SUMMARY:Nature in Your Neighborhood:  Flower Power
DESCRIPTION: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 a take-home project. Materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-in-your-neighborhood-flower-power/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wildflowers-honey-ice-cream-5.14.23.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250428T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T171613Z
UID:11103-1753214400-1753221600@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems
DESCRIPTION: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 species of insects that call Wood Lake home. iNaturalist project name: Wood Lake Nature Center. \nAges 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.  Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wonderful-world-of-mothing-moths-and-other-nocturnal-gems-3/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:animals,nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/moth-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250705T203050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T203051Z
UID:11207-1753214400-1753221600@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems
DESCRIPTION: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 species of insects that call Wood Lake home. iNaturalist project name: Wood Lake Nature Center. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per person; half-off for FOWL members.  All people attending must register.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wonderful-world-of-mothing-moths-and-other-nocturnal-gems-4/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/moth-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250729T171817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T171818Z
UID:11267-1755615600-1755619200@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Nature in Your Neighborhood:  Pollinator Party
DESCRIPTION: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! \nActivities 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 an adult.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-in-your-neighborhood-pollinator-party/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pollinator-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250901T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T210054Z
UID:11395-1757854800-1757858400@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Apple Cidering
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/apple-cidering-4/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-cidering.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250901T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T210313Z
UID:11396-1759064400-1759068000@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Apple Cidering
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/apple-cidering-4/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitrichfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apple-cidering.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20250901T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T212857Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Cidering
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/apple-cidering-4/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20251026T140401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T140402Z
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SUMMARY:Nature in Your Neighborhood:  Changing Seasons
DESCRIPTION: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 an adult. Collaborator:  Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. \nNOTE:  This program may not occur\, depending on the length of the federal shutdown.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-in-your-neighborhood-changing-seasons/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, 7100 Nicollet Avenue\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423
CATEGORIES:nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20251026T142042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T142043Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Wood Lake Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStarting 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 an exciting silent auction where you can bid on an array of unique items. \nOur speaker for the evening will be Dr. Heidi Roop. Dr. Roop is the Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership\, and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota. Her research and Extension programs combine cutting-edge climate science and effective science communication to increase the use and integration of climate-change information in decision-making at a range of scales–from city and state to national and international levels. \nSecure your spot now by purchasing tickets online. Tickets are $85.00.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/friends-of-wood-lake-fundraising-dinner-4/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Country Club\, 6300 Auto Club Road\, Bloomington\, MN
CATEGORIES:nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20251027T161824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T161825Z
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SUMMARY:Geocaching Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 repeats today at 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/geocaching-basics-4/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20251230T195811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T195812Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Tracks and Scat
DESCRIPTION: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.  Register here.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/animal-tracks-and-scat-2/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155722
CREATED:20260104T203134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T221535Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants\, boots\, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet\, vest\, and gloves provided. Meet at the construction site gate (limited parking is available in the lot).
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-nature-center-building-site-tour/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:nature
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