• Autumn Bird Migration Hike

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

    Head out on a fall hike seeking the birds that migrate through Wood Lake. We will discuss the challenges that birds face during migration, as well as where they are […]

  • Geocaching Basics

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

    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 […]

  • Tots Winter Play Date: Arts & Science Exploration

    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Inspire your child's curiosity and creativity while exploring art and nature with monthly programs by Silverwood Park Programmers. Ages:  3-6 years. $25/day (includes adult; not a drop-off program). Registration required; […]

  • Rolled Beeswax Candles

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

    Enjoy making beautiful candles using sheets of pure beeswax that you roll by hand around a wick. Beeswax is a natural product that burns completely and doesn't drip or smoke. […]

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club: Through a Window by Jane Goodall

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

    Join other adults too discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments will be provided. All books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through […]

  • Gaming with Nature

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

    Try your hand at a host of nature-based board games!  Themes include birds, plants, animals, insects, and more. Games can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 3 hours to play, […]

  • Keeping Warm

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

    Discover the secret to keeping warm in the winter as we experiment with different types of insulation and hike to locate microclimates of warm in the environment. Learn how animals […]

  • Recurring

    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 some of the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota and make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; […]

  • Nature in Your Neighborhood: Animals in Winter

    Augsburg Park Library 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN

    Come join us as we discover how Minnesota's animals survive winter! Make a pinecone bird feeder to bring home to attract your feathered friends. Materials provided. Please come dressed for […]

  • Hikin’ for Lichen with iNaturalist

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

    Miniature but mighty, lichens, can be found in almost every habitat growing on any substrate. Come learn about these complex and colorful organisms and their important role in the ecosystem […]