Owls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitat: rain forest, tundra, desert, prairie--even cities! Wood Lake is home to nesting owls this time of […]
Enjoy open play time at the indoor, heated Stardome at the Academy of Holy Angels in the heart of Richfield! Recreation equipment and supplies will be onsite for families to […]
Kids ages 5 and under, with adult, are invited to a free play date on select Saturdays at the Community Center. Check out the different themes/activities for each date! Kids […]
Help celebrate Wood Lake and the changes that will take place in the coming years as we replace our current building with a new one that will serve the community […]
Throw a stone and sweep! Celebrate Curling Day Minnesota on the ice along with the Richfield Curling Club and Richfield Recreation. Voyageur and outdoor curling equipment will be provided, along […]
Look for constellations, hear stories, and enjoy the night. Local groups will be present to share how our night sky has been lost to light pollution, and simple things to […]
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; […]
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn the history of this fascinating sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with a cup […]
Join a fun-filled night of board games at the community center! Games by James and Air Traffic will be providing newly-released games and modern classics to play. Recreation staff will […]
Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT […]
