Can you see like an owl? Can you hear like a deer? Take a walk on the (wild)life side to open up your senses to nature and each other! We'll take a relaxed, playful sensory walk inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing," along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature […]
Join us for a night of soulful jazz and blues with the one and only Tom Hunter!
Awaken your senses and connect deeply to nature, self, and community. Experience a relaxed, gentle walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing," along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature Center. Ages 13 and older; $30 per person.
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.
The friendly and non-competitive approach used by nature center staff provides a comfortable learning environment for beginning skiers. Learn about equipment, how to get up from a fall, uphill techniques, the diagonal stride, and double poling. Includes ski rental. $10/person; $5 for members.
Come down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience a fun new winter sport, Voyageur Curling! It's a simplified and adventurous version of curling. Using 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 families […]
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 […]
Stop by the Richfield Community Center for Soul to Soul BBQ! Pre-orders and same-day orders are available. Take your order to go, or enjoy your lunch in the lower level of the Community Center. Fun, free activities for all ages, including board games, cornhole, and a kids' coloring station. Pre-order via email at soultosoulbbq.com.
Classic rock and R&B! Come dance with The Authorities at the Richfield VFW!
Head out on Wood Lake's frozen marsh to discover the mysterious lives of muskrats. Learn about the many adaptations these elusive creatures need to survive under the ice in Minnesota. Look for muskrat homes, drill a hole through the ice to see the ice layers, and play hide-and-seek games in the cattails. $5/person; free for […]
