Did you know that cross-country skiing is one of the best kinds of all-around exercise? Our friendly and non-competitive approach provides a comfortable learning environment for beginning skiers. Learn about […]
Join a fun-filled night of board games at the Richfield Community Center! Games by James and Air Traffic will be providing newly-released games and modern classics to play. Recreation staff will be on hand to help learn the rules and help with any questions that may come up. This will be a great way to […]
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 […]
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; half-off for members.
Come join us as we discover how Minnesota's animals survive winter! Make a pinecone bird feeder to bring home to attract your feathered friends. Materials provided. Please come dressed for the weather! Participants earn a stamp for each Nature in Your Neighborhood program they attend. Once you collect three stamps, receive a free backpack (one […]
Miniature but mighty, lichens, can be found in almost every habitat growing on any substrate. Come learn about these complex and colorful organisms and their important role in the ecosystem […]
Come down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience Voyageur Curling, a fun new winter sport! It's a simplified and adventurous version of curling. We use log pieces instead of stones, slide them across the ice like a curling stone, and score the game like bocce ball. A local voyageur curling expert will help coach […]
Come on out to Roosevelt Dog Park for a seasonal social for you and your furry friend! Warm winter refreshments available for you, and doggie appetizers for our four-legged friends. It's the perfect time of the season to meet your neighbors and chit-chat, while the dogs get to know each other.
Enjoy open play time at the indoor heated dome at the Academy of Holy Angels in the heart of Richfield! Open Dome time is for ALL ages. Our recreation team will bring a van full of equipment to play with, including parachutes, soccer balls, hula hoops, portable frisbee golf chains and frisbees, and bean bags […]
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Discover the history of this sport along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Wear warm winter boots; snowshoes provided. $10/person; half-off for members. All participants must register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org; walk-in registrations are allowed […]
