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.
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; 50% off for members; register here.
Hike into Wood Lake's sugar bush to help tap trees. Learn how syrup is made while watching sap boil in the evaporator. Discover the cultural significance and natural history of this amazing tree as we taste delicious maple treats! $5 per person; 50% off for members. Register here.
Enjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow booths and warm clothing. Ages 15 and up. $10/hike; $5 for members.
Hike into Wood Lake's sugar bush to help tap trees. Learn how syrup is made while watching sap boil in the evaporator. Discover the cultural significance and natural history of this amazing tree as we taste delicious maple treats! $5 per person; 50% off for members. Register here.
Join other adults to discuss Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It's a collection of vignettes about life in the wilderness by park ranger and conservationist Edward Abbey, detailing unique adventures from dealing with the damage of land development to discovering a dead body. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available […]
For ages K-G5 and an adult. Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. Come learn about our animal neighbors that are laying eggs this spring! Please come dressed for the weather! Free.
Learn springtime foraging tips and tricks from guest speaker Chick of the Woods. Discover hoto spot three mushrooms (morels, oysters, pheasant back) and three plants (ramps, nettle fiddleheads) you may encounter on your own while foraging this spring. This class is 100% indoors. Online registration at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.
Come explore Cornell Lab of Ornithology's eBird application - a way to keep track of the birds you see and share sightings with others. We will learn how to use the app and then hit the trail looking for birds to add to your list! $5 per person; half-off for members.
For grades 1-5. Learn about the life of trees, and arrange wood scraps to create an abstract, recycled wood collage artwork. Materials provided. This program is provided by Three Rivers Park District and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
