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 of hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Snowshoes are provided; warm winter boots are a must! $15/person; half-off for members. Register here.
Did you know that cross-country skiing is one of the best kinds of all-around exercise? Our friendly and non-competitive approach 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. $15/person; includes ski rental. Half-off for members. Register here.
The 20th annual US Pond Hockey Championships take place a stone's throw from Richfield, on Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis. Hockey as it was meant to be played! Celebrate the spirit of outdoor hockey in this unique opportunity to be surrounded by the winter beauty of Minnesota. Takes place over four days; free to attend. […]
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 year. Learn about owl adaptations and calls, then take a hike through the snowy woods...on a lookout for owls! Ages 8 and up; dress for […]
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 and adults, bring your friends and your coffee and come hang out! This week: Obstacle Course. Free for all!
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 for the next 50-plus years. There will be a short program at 2 p.m. Refreshments and memories provided! Free.
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 with hot chocolate in the warm Madison Park building. Preregistration recommended but walk-ups welcome. Free; all ages welcome.
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 do to bring back the night. Free; all ages welcome.
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; half-off for members. Register here.
