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.
Come join us as we discover how Minnesota's animals survive winter! Make a pinecone bird feeder to bring home to attract your feathered friends. Materials provided. Please come dressed for the weather! Participants earn a stamp for each Nature in Your Neighborhood program they attend. Once you collect three stamps, receive a free backpack (one […]
Miniature but mighty, lichens, can be found in almost every habitat growing on any substrate. Come learn about these complex and colorful organisms and their important role in the ecosystem as an indicator species. Using the iNaturalist app and hand lenses, identify three lichen forms while hiking and looking for other winter critters. Dress for […]
Come down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience Voyageur Curling, a fun new winter sport! It's a simplified and adventurous version of curling. We use log pieces instead of […]
Come on out to Roosevelt Dog Park for a seasonal social for you and your furry friend! Warm winter refreshments available for you, and doggie appetizers for our four-legged friends. It's the perfect time of the season to meet your neighbors and chit-chat, while the dogs get to know each other.
Enjoy open play time at the indoor heated dome at the Academy of Holy Angels in the heart of Richfield! Open Dome time is for ALL ages. Our recreation team will bring a van full of equipment to play with, including parachutes, soccer balls, hula hoops, portable frisbee golf chains and frisbees, and bean bags […]
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Discover the history of this sport along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Wear warm winter boots; snowshoes provided. $10/person; half-off for members. All participants must register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org; walk-in registrations are allowed […]
Owls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitage: rainforest, tundra, desert, prairie--even cities! But there's more to the story: habitat loss threatens Minnesota's owls. We will learn about the unique lives of owl,s what we can do to help them, then take a hike through the snowy woods...on the […]
Tailspin is a rock and country band doing fun songs ranging from classic to current hits. Join us at the VFW!
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Discover the history of this sport along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Wear warm winter boots; snowshoes provided. $10/person; half-off for members. All participants must register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org; walk-in registrations are allowed […]
