Visit Richfield

Magical Maple Syrup
2023-03-04 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Hike into Wood Lake’s sugar bush to help tap trees, collect sap, and boil sap into syrup. Learn about the cultural significance and natural history of this amazing tree as we taste delicious maple treats!
$5/person; free for members. Register online at woodlakenaturecenter.org; walk-in registrations allowed as space permits.

Wood Lake Book Club: The Treeline
2023-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join other adults to discuss The Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth by Ben Rawlence. Blending reportage with the latest science, The Treeline is a story of what might soon be the last forest left and what that means for the future of all life on earth.
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 is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Connecticut Whale
2023-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
The Minnesota Whitecaps play their last homestand of the season! Watch them face off against the Connecticut Whale; Saturday’s game is Shut Out Hate Night featuring the Mosaic Hockey Collective; and Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day! Click here for tickets.

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Magical Maples
2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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 the majority of class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10 per child; $7 per additional child. Offered every other Wednesday; a different topic every time!

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Feathers & Fur
2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States

Geocaching for Beginners
2023-04-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, 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.

Tots'n'Trees Nature Play Group (1-3 years old)
2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth
$30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver)
1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available!

If 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.

Groups 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!

Led 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!

TUESDAYS MARCH-SEPTEMBER 10:00am-11:00am

Wood Lake Bird Club
2023-04-05 08:30 - 09:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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.
The 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+

Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Helping the Earth
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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.

Richfield Eco Fair
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Free event! Learn what you can do to live a more sustainable, earth-friendly life! See richfieldmn.gov/ecofair for a list of speakers and exhibitors.

Minnesota's Climate Future
2023-04-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Learn about climate change, the science that informs us, the impacts on Minnesota, and what we can do about it during an interactive presentation by Craig Heinen. He will share information from his experience at the International Climate Reality Leadership Conference. Be prepared to explore topics and ask questions about our climate future! Free.

Build a Bird Feeder
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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.

Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
2023-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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!

Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Wood Lake Animals
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States

Live Music: The Rockin' Hollywoods
2023-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Great Balls of Fire. Surfin’ USA. Born to be Wild. Jessie’s Girl. If it was a hit in the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, chances are you might hear it at the Richfield VFW on April 29 when the Rockin’ Hollywoods visit the Urban Hometown! Don’t miss this once-a-year event—music starts at 7 p.m.

Adult Beginner Archery
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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.

Wood Lake Book Club
2023-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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.
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 is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Nature Naturals Nature Play Group
2023-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth
$30/session (per child + caregiver) OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver)
1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available!

If 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.

Groups 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!

Led 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!

TUESDAYS MAY-SEPTEMBER 4-5 p.m.

Richfield Farmers Market: Brian Peterson
2023-05-06 07:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join us at the Richfield Farmers Market! Every Saturday, May-October; market runs 7 a.m. to noon.

Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and prepared foods
Live music 9-11:30 every week! Appearing this week: Brian Peterson, family-friendly pop
Yoga 8:45-9:30 a.m. every week, beginning May 13
Master Gardeners Info Booth every week

Mini-Golf opens at Veterans Park!
2023-05-06 11:00 - 19:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Wheel Fun opens this weekend! Mini-golf, surrey bike rental, and ice cream; all in one place at Veterans Park! Weekends only through May 14; daily starting May 20.

Bird Banding
2023-05-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Wood Lake is the layover spot of choice for dozens of migrating bird species and numerous year-round residents as well. As part of a nationwide research project, nature center staff will safely mark these birds with an aluminum band to track their movements over their lifetime. The goal is to re-capture the birds; in 2021, a red-winged blackbird that had been banded 5 years earlier was re-caught at Wood Lake! Join us to see what species we will catch this spring. $5/person, free for members

Spring Bird Hike
2023-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Enjoy a spring hike through Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds; discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5/person, free for members
Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.

History After Dark
2023-05-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Sandy’s Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Funky Richfield history AND the Twin Cities’ best burgers? That’s exactly what’s happening at Sandy’s Tavern, as they team up with the Richfield Historical Society to kick off a new series named “History After Dark.” The Historical Society staff is bringing five odd and quirky items from their collection to share (including a mysterious item from the now-closed American Legion only known as “Item 41”). Meanwhile, you’ll be snarfing down Sandy’s signature Olive Burger and fries! Bonus: 10% of the evening’s food sales will go to the Richfield Historical Society.

Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Bees & Honey
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States

Friday and Saturday Fun at Augsburg Park: Read-a-Story Theater
2023-05-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Augsburg Adventure Park, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Spend the morning listening to stories shared through puppets, Read-A-Story Theater, storybook walks, and staff-led storytime. Each week will include new adventures to share, followed by playtime at the playground. Special dance parties are sprinkled in the mix to celebrate the summer season! In the event of inclement weather, program will not be held.
Free for all ages.

Mother's Day Paint Together with Child/Grandchild
2023-05-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Just in time for Mother’s Day on May 14! Register as a pair and bring a child or grandchild (age 5-12) to paint alongside you and create a beautiful canvas together. Class instruction led by Cheers Pablo, so no painting experience necessary. Everything is provided; just come and paint! Includes cookies and beverages.
Preregistration required at richfieldmn.gov/register. $45; includes one co-painted canvas.

Richfield Farmers Market: Light of the Moon Duo
2023-05-13 07:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join us at the Richfield Farmers Market! Every Saturday, May-October; market runs 7 a.m. to noon.

Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and prepared foods
Live music 9-11:30 every week! Appearing this week: Light of the Moon Duo; American Roots music
Yoga 8:45-9:30 a.m. every week, beginning May 13
Master Gardeners Info Booth every week

Ladies' Fashion Show and Luncheon
2023-05-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a fashion show and luncheon featuring trends from Taylor Marie’s, a local business that caters to mature women. This event is open to ladies of all ages…grandmothers, daughters, and adult granddaughters! Enjoy a catered lunch while viewing upcoming fashion trends for all shapes and sizes. After the fashion show, shop dozens of racks of beautiful clothes and accessories in a pop-up boutique. We will be in search of 8-10 volunteer women to model clothes; no prior experience needed. This event is to celebrate the beauty of women of all ages, shapes, and sizes.
$20 per person; Preregistration required at richfieldmn.gov/register. Cost includes catered lunch and small Mother’s Day gift.

Wildflowers, Honey & Ice Cream
2023-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Enjoy a leisurely wildflower hike and learn about the importance of the pollinators that visit them. Then help make homemade honey ice cream using honey produced by Wood Lake’s honeybees. Kids can decorate and personalize a special card for mom.

$5/person, free for members

A to Z on Sourcing Minnesota Native Plants
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Shopping for and sourcing native plants can be challenging. Some plants sell out quickly, others are still in dormancy and not available until mid-June.
Join us at Wood Lake Nature Center where native plant expert Julia Vanatta will walk you through the many options available to Twin Cities gardeners. Program will include tips on sourcing and growing from seed, budget considerations, reading a label, shopping online, venturing out to native plant sales, outdoor markets and nurseries along with what to look for when shopping at your local garden center.

Program is free and open to public. Also offered via Zoom, visit http://www.wildonestwincities.org/ for more information and to register for zoom option.
