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Forest Bathing

Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

Awaken your senses and connect deeply to nature, self, and community. Experience a relaxed, gentle walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing," along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature Center. Ages 13 and older; $30 per person.

Richfield Farmers Market: Brian Peterson

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

Join us at the Richfield Farmers Market!  Every Saturday, May-October; market runs 7 a.m. to noon. Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and prepared foods Live music 9-11:30 every week!  Appearing this week: Brian Peterson, family-friendly pop Yoga 8:45-9:30 a.m. every week, beginning May 13 Master Gardeners Info Booth every week

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Mini-Golf opens at Veterans Park!

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

Wheel Fun opens this weekend!  Mini-golf, surrey bike rental, and ice cream; all in one place at Veterans Park!  Weekends only through May 14; daily starting May 20.

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Mini-Golf opens at Veterans Park!

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

Wheel Fun opens this weekend!  Mini-golf, surrey bike rental, and ice cream; all in one place at Veterans Park!  Weekends only through May 14; daily starting May 20.

Bird Banding

Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

Wood Lake is the layover spot of choice for dozens of migrating bird species and numerous year-round residents as well. As part of a nationwide research project, nature center staff will safely mark these birds with an aluminum band to track their movements over their lifetime. The goal is to re-capture the birds; in 2021, […]

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Spring Bird Hike

Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

Enjoy a spring hike through Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds; discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5/person, free for members Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.

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Tots’n’Trees Nature Play Group (1-3 years old)

Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

Weekly Nature Play Group for 1-3 year old + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver)  OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]

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Nature Naturals Nature Play Group

Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

Weekly Nature Play Group for kids ages 4-6 + caregiver, offered by Momma Earth $30/session (per child + caregiver)  OR SAVE with bundle $100/4 sessions (per child + caregiver) 1x Drop-In or 4x-Pass Available! If you are open to learning, would like to take yourself outside more often with your family, and are looking for […]

History After Dark

Sandy's Tavern 6612 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN

Funky Richfield history AND the Twin Cities' best burgers? That's exactly what's happening at Sandy's Tavern, as they team up with the Richfield Historical Society to kick off a new series named "History After Dark." The Historical Society staff is bringing five odd and quirky items from their collection to share (including a mysterious item […]

Nature Adventurers (Adult/Child Preschool Programs): Bees & Honey

Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

Young explorers (age 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit. Enjoy stories, puppet shows, crafts, hands-on activities, snack, and outdoor discovery time. Dress for the weather as most of the class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10/child; $5/additional child.