Owls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitat: rainforest, tundra, desert, prairie--even cities! Wood Lake is home to nesting owls this time of year. […]
Try your hand at a host of nature-based board games. Themes include birds, plants, animals, insects, and more. Games can take anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours to play, depending on which game you choose. Learn about a variety of nature concepts and topics while having fun with your friends, family, and fellow community […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Music! Lights! Concessions! Ice skating, but with an extra twist. $6 per person; rental skates $4.
