• A to Z on Sourcing Minnesota Native Plants

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Shopping for and sourcing native plants can be challenging. Some plants sell out quickly, others are still in dormancy and not available until mid-June. Join us at Wood Lake Nature […]

  • Spring Bird Hike

    Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Enjoy a spring hike through 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 […]

  • Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Wild Stir Fry & Picnic

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Young explorers (age 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit. Enjoy stories, puppet shows, crafts, hands-on activities, snack, and outdoor […]

  • Saturday Nature Stroll

    Richfield Band Shell 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN

    Join a naturalist from Wood Lake Nature Center on Saturday morning to discover the wild side of Veterans Park. Naturalists will guide participants in learning about the plants and animals […]

  • Outdoor Explorers: Outdoor Survivor Skills

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Fridays are looking fun in Richfield to explore the outdoors with our partners at Three Rivers Park District and the naturalists from Wood Lake Nature Center! Learn new skills, meet […]

  • Saturday Nature Stroll

    Richfield Band Shell 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN

    Join a naturalist from Wood Lake Nature Center on Saturday mornings to discover the wild side of Veterans Park. Naturalists will guide participants in learning about the plants and animals […]

  • Honey Harvest

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    In a good year, Wood Lake's bees will make over 200 pounds of honey! Learn about the active and fascinating life of the honeybee while looking into a beehive and […]

  • Fall Mushroom Foraging

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

      Join Chick of the Woods for a day of foraging fun in Richfield, MN. Foraging is not normally allowed in this park, but we will be allowed special permission to pick […]

  • Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Lucy’s Light

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Discover the wonders of nature on our enchanting Self-Guided Storybook Trail, an experience that invites you to embark on a leisurely stroll through the captivating woodland scenery while you follow […]

  • Live Animal Hour

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota that call Wood Lake their home. See them up close, touch […]