• Night Hike

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

      Come explore different phases of the moon, and view the urban night sky. We will keep our eyes and ears open for owls, coyotes, and happenings in the night […]

  • Build a Bird Feeder

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

    Attract birds to your yard by providing easy winter food. Build your own repurposed cedar seed feeder and learn what kind of seed to offer and where to place it […]

  • Self-Guided Storybook Trail: The Last Tree

    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 […]

  • 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 […]