Nature Book Club: Beloved Beasts

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

Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental- and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments provided.  All books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. Pre-registration and payment is required. Register online at richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration or call 612-861-9365.

Family Archery (ages 8+)

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

Learn one of the oldest arts still practiced today! Practice archery basics and safety, shoot at stationary targets, and play games. Equipment provided. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather.

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Dino Dig!

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

Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration […]

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Read-a-Story Theater

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

Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration […]

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Make a Gingerbread House

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

Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration […]

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Live Animal Hour

Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive S, Richfield, MN, 55423, 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; free for members.

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Live Animal Hour

Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive S, Richfield, MN, 55423, 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; free for members.

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Live Animal Hour

Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive S, Richfield, MN, 55423, 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; free for members.

Geocaching for Beginners

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 for beginners. Geocaching involves looking for a cache using a global positioning system (GPS) unit. All equipment provided. $5/person; free for members.

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Wood Lake Book Club

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

Join other adults to discuss Mrs. Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names by Stephen Moss. It's the touching love story behind the name of one of the world's rarest birds. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration […]