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, 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 […]

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 tips, and swags from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday […]

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 tips, and swags from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday […]

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.