Learn springtime foraging tips and tricks from guest speaker Chick of the Woods. Discover hoto spot three mushrooms (morels, oysters, pheasant back) and three plants (ramps, nettle fiddleheads) you may encounter on your own while foraging this spring. This class is 100% indoors. Online registration at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.
Come explore Cornell Lab of Ornithology's eBird application - a way to keep track of the birds you see and share sightings with others. We will learn how to use the app and then hit the trail looking for birds to add to your list! $5 per person; half-off for members.
For grades 1-5. Learn about the life of trees, and arrange wood scraps to create an abstract, recycled wood collage artwork. Materials provided. This program is provided by Three Rivers Park District and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Open skating at Richfield Ice Arena! Every Sunday 5-6:15 p.m., and most weekdays 12-1:30 p.m. Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4. Buy 10 sessions for only $50!
Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Of The Orchard proudly defines themselves as “not, not a boy band.” Marked by a tinge of youthful angst, Of The Orchard pairs a nostalgic sound of 90s and early 2000s rock (Third Eye Blind, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World) with narrative, sentimental lyrics (Dawes, Ruston Kelly, John Mayer). This combination […]
Find out about urban coyote research that is going on right here at Wood Lake. Coyotes are remarkably adapted to living in urban areas, but little is known about why they are so successful. U of M Ph.D. candidate Geoff Miller will share some of his research methods and findings. We will head outside on […]
Help restore Wood Lake's native habitats, pick up litter, and assist with other site projects. The Midwest Peregrine Society will present live falcons in two fun, educational programs. The celebration includes an Earth day fair with community and environmental group booths. This is a great program for individuals, families, and other community service organizations. Free.
Open skating at Richfield Ice Arena! Every Sunday 5-6:15 p.m., and most weekdays 12-1:30 p.m. Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4. Buy 10 sessions for only $50!
Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range + ability. When asked to summarize her music in three words, Dr. Kyle […]
Meet the live animal ambassadors that are on exhibit in the nature center building. Learn about their habits and how we care for these amazing amphibians and reptiles. Learn the proper way to handle toads, turtles, and snakes. $5 per person; half-off for members.
