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. 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. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations […]

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, […]

Richfield Winter Market

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

The Richfield Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter!  New location this year; the market will stay at its usual site in Veterans Park but move indoors into the park building. Three Saturdays this winter; come to buy and stay to pick up your Christmas tree at the B&J tree lot in the pavilion!

Holiday Tree and Wreath Sales with Santa!

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

Buy a fresh tree from a local grower for the holidays: A Richfield tradition continues as Clear Lake, Minnesota-based B&J Evergreen will sell holiday trees and stands, garlands, wreaths, spruce […]

Holiday Tree and Wreath Sales with Santa!

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

Buy a fresh tree from a local grower for the holidays: A Richfield tradition continues as Clear Lake, Minnesota-based B&J Evergreen will sell holiday trees and stands, garlands, wreaths, spruce […]

Make a Gingerbread House

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

Make a sweet holiday memory!  Build and decorate a simple cracker and candy house. Colorful houses make a great centerpiece for holiday decorating and can be preserved...or eaten!  Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.

Make a Gingerbread House

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

Make a sweet holiday memory!  Build and decorate a simple cracker and candy house. Colorful houses make a great centerpiece for holiday decorating and can be preserved...or eaten!  Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.

Nature Book Club: Can I Recycle This?

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 at richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration or call 612-861-9365. $5/person; free for members.