Head out on Wood Lake's frozen marsh to discover the curious lives of muskrats. Learn about the numerous ways these creatures adapt to survive under the ice in Minnesota. $5/person; free for members. Register here.
Hike with a naturalist to see the winter happenings at Wood Lake. Explore the trails and if conditions allow, explore the frozen marsh. Be a nature detective and look for signs of animal activity. $5/person; half off for members. Register here.
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to investigate what our animal neighbors do to survive the winter. Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome. We will finish the program with a take-home project. Materials provided; children must […]
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]
Live music at the VFW!! The Legendary Percolators Live Band is a variety band playing in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota and surrounding metro area. We play rock, country, blues, r&b, lots of pretty ballads, an occasional waltz or a polka, and we sing nice harmonies.
Calling all parents! Free play dates are back at the Community Center! Bring your kiddos ages 0-5 for games and activities; drop in for a few minutes or stay all morning. Bring your coffee and meet a friend for conversation while the kids are happily playing with a different theme each time...and it's all free. […]
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn about the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Snowshoes are provided and warm winter boots are a must! No snow? We'll go for a winter hike! $5 per person; half-off for Wood Lake members. Register here.
Music! Lights! Concessions! Ice skating, but with an extra twist. $6 per person; rental skates $4.
Bring your favorite card or board games to play, or learn a new one! There will be old favorites, as well as new games to try out. For your best experience, come for an hour or more. This is planned to be a monthly event at Frenchman's Pub; game play will start at 1:30 p.m. […]
Enjoy family-friendly activities, displays, and art, inspired by the cosmos. Bundle up and head outside for guided stargazing, viewing the moon and other celestial objects through telescopes, learning to identify winter constellations, and hearing the myths and stories behind them. Warm up by the bonfire with hot cocoa as you take in the beauty of […]
