Marty Danielson of Ms. Marty's Sweet Shop will teach jam- and jelly-making from start to finish. Learn about equipment, food safety, steps in the process (jellies vs. jams), and make a batch of jam! Students will taste the jam or jelly made in class on toast, and take home an 8-oz. jar. Marty has over […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join other adults to discuss Mrs. Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names by Stephen Moss. It's the touching love story behind the name of one of the world's rarest birds. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
