Bird Banding
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spend the morning listening to stories shared through puppets, Read-A-Story Theater, storybook walks, and staff-led storytime. Each week will include new adventures to share, followed by playtime at the playground. […]
Just in time for Mother's Day on May 14! Register as a pair and bring a child or grandchild (age 5-12) to paint alongside you and create a beautiful canvas […]
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 […]
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a fashion show and luncheon featuring trends from Taylor Marie's, a local business that caters to mature women. This event is open to ladies of […]
Enjoy a leisurely wildflower hike and learn about the importance of the pollinators that visit them. Then help make homemade honey ice cream using honey produced by Wood Lake’s honeybees. […]
Shopping for and sourcing native plants can be challenging. Some plants sell out quickly, others are still in dormancy and not available until mid-June. Join us at Wood Lake Nature […]