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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; free for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/live-animal-hour-2/2023-01-14/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive S\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:crafts,family,nature,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Geocaching for Beginners
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; free for members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/geocaching-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Tots'n'Trees Nature Play Group (1-3 years old)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver\, offered by Momma Earth\n$30/session (per child + caregiver)  OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver)\n1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available!\n\n\nIf you are open to learning\, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family\, and are looking for simple activities that are easy to incorporate into your daily routines that will support the foundational skill development of your little human\, please join us! We meet in nature\, incorporating natural play activities and child-caregiver connection within a small group to achieve overall wellness for everyone.\n\nGroups are structured for kids with & without disabilities or diagnoses. If you have children in multiple age ranges or more than one child\, please feel free to register them each separately. These are NON-SEPARATING groups; please plan to have a caregiver present. Be sure to complete registration form to indicate dates of attendance. REGISTER at least 1 week prior to date attending!\n\nLed by occupational therapist Amber Scherkenbach\, MS OTR/L. You’ll have fun while engaging in developmentally appropriate play-based activities that are intentionally selected to allow children to practice skills while having fun outdoors!\n\nTUESDAYS MARCH-SEPTEMBER 10:00am-11:00am
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/totsntrees-nature-play-group-1-3-years-old/2023-04-04/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:The Wood Lake Nature Center bird club has been created to provide an opportunity for bird enthusiasts to gather\, communicate\, and share in their love for birds! This community-led gathering will meeting monthly at Wood Lake Nature Center to encourage bird watchers\, photographers\, painters\, artists\, and those who want to learn more about birds to share information related to the birds who visit the park. Participants may use the club to exchange photos and art\, encourage and inspire others to learn about birds\, and display photos on Wood Lake’s social media. \nThe bird club is an informal gathering which is led by the participants. The club will meet the first Wednesday of the month at Wood Lake at 8:30 am March through October. Call 612-861-9365 for more information and visit www.woodlakenaturecenter.org to register. Free!  Ages 16+
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-bird-club/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs):  Helping the Earth
DESCRIPTION: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 discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-adventurers/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Build a Bird Feeder
DESCRIPTION:Elpis Enterprises is proud to offer a DIY Build-A-Birdfeeder workshop at Wood Lake. In this workshop\, Elpis Enterprises staff will guide the participants in how to use jigs to place their bird feeder kit. Participants will then put hammer to nail and fully assemble their bird feeder created from reclaimed cedar fence that was headed for the landfill. Participants will receive a small bag of birdseed to take home!  $7/bird feeder; a registered adult must accompany children ages 13 or younger.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/build-a-bird-feeder/2023-04-22/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:crafts,nature,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Help restore Wood Lake’s prairie and forest\, pick up litter\, and other site projects at this free event. There will also be an Earth day fair with booths from community and environmental groups. This is a great program for Scout groups and other community service organizations. And the Soul to Soul BBQ food truck will be there!
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/earth-day-arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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UID:6484-1682503200-1682507700@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Wood Lake Animals
DESCRIPTION: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 discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-adventurers-2023-04-26/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Adult Beginner Archery
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of archery\, range safety\, and archery basics in this beginner class. Practice skills and play games! Equipment is provided. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required. Ages 16 and up; $15/person\, $10/members.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/adult-beginner-archery/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:active,outdoors,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. A haunting novel spanning several generations\, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life\, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2023-05-01/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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SUMMARY:Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Bees & Honey
DESCRIPTION: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 discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-adventurers-2023-05-10/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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UID:6486-1684922400-1684926900@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Wild Stir Fry & Picnic
DESCRIPTION: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 discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/nature-adventurers-2023-05-24/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,nature,outdoors,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T183000
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CREATED:20230401T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T210549Z
UID:6452-1699295400-1699300800@visitrichfield.com
SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club: The Conscious Closet
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good by Elizabeth L. Cline. Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her second book\, Cline discusses what we can do about fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment\, garment workers\, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2023-11-06/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T183000
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss The Necessity of Empty Places by Paul Gruchow\, an evocative personal narrative that takes us to some of America’s least-traveled corners. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T200000
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilson.  The author urges swift movement to preserve the biodiversity of our planet. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2024-03-04/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T183000
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2024-04-01/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Nature Center\, 6710 Lake Shore Drive\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090614
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174603Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Lake Book Club:  Two Trees Make a Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. This month: Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee. A chance discovery of letters written by her immigrant grandfather leads Jessica J. Lee to her ancestral homeland\, Taiwan. There\, she seeks his story while growing closer to the land he knew. \nRefreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the Interpretive center. $5/person; free for members. Held this month at the Richfield Community Center. \n 
URL:https://visitrichfield.com/event/wood-lake-book-club-2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Richfield Community Center\, 7000 Nicollet Ave\, Richfield\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,nature,Wood Lake
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