With less than 1% of Minnesota's natural prairie remaining, volunteers are critical in prairie plant seed collection to help maintain and restore Wood Lake's prairie. Join us to help this vital effort; training is provided.
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Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration […] |
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Join Starry Skies North, Mike Lynch, and indigenous and cultural astronomers for family-friendly night-sky activities. Listen as author Paul Bogard reads his children's book, What If Night?. After that, you'll learn about indigenous star lore and make planispheres showing indigenous constellations, then stargaze using telescopes and your new planispheres. Learn how our night sky has been […] |
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Find out about urban coyote research that is going on right here at Wood Lake. Coyotes are remarkably successful at living in urban areas, but little is known about why it works. University of Minnesota PhD candidate Geoff Miller will share some of his research methods and findings.
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A variety of music, from blues to rock and roll...with a little country thrown in for good measure! They rock the stage, and keep the dancers on the floor. |
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With less than 1% of Minnesota's natural prairie remaining, volunteers are critical in prairie plant seed collection to help maintain and restore Wood Lake's prairie. Join us to help this vital effort; training is provided.
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Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental- and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments provided. All books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. Pre-registration and payment is required. Register online at richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration or call 612-861-9365. |
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The public is invited to honor our military veterans at a brief ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on November 11, at the Honoring All Veterans Memorial at 64th Street and Portland Avenue. Bring your own chair. |
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Hit the VFW for a mix of rock, contemporary blues, and R&B with Helium for LiftOff! |
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Learn one of the oldest arts still practiced today! Practice archery basics and safety, shoot at stationary targets, and play games. Equipment provided. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather. |
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Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration […]
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Come explore the urban night sky. Keep your eyes and ears open for owls and coyotes! |
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Don't miss the home opener for the Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! Minnesota's only professional women's hockey team has moved to Richfield, and opening night is Community Night! Plenty of giveaways plus an exciting game make for a great and affordable family night out. Click here for tickets! |
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Don't miss the home opening weekend for the Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! Minnesota's only professional women's hockey team has moved to Richfield! A great and affordable family night out. Click here for tickets!
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Stop by State Farm Insurance at 6620 Penn in Richfield for free pics with Santa! Drop off a $10 gift card donation (Holiday, Cub Foods, Target, etc.) for Backpack Project MN while you're there...we're shooting for 100 gift cards!
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The Richfield Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter! New location this year; the market will stay at its usual site in Veterans Park but move indoors into the park building. Three Saturdays this winter; come to buy and stay to pick up your Christmas tree at the B&J tree lot in the pavilion! (Tree […] |
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Learn the basics that may help you succeed in a survival situation! Discover how animals conserve energy and find or create shelter to survive, and then scavenge in the forest for natural materials to build your own survival shelter. Make a survival kit to keep in your car or backpack. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is […]
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Stop by the Ice Arena for the first skate of the season...Cosmic Skating, that is! Music and lights; affordable family fun!
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Gut-bucket blues to sweet ballads to gritty rock. Join us for Pete Kavanaugh music at the VFW! |
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Tree sales start today! Buy a fresh tree from a local grower for the holidays: A Richfield tradition continues as Clear Lake, Minnesota-based B&J Evergreen will sell holiday trees and stands, garlands, wreaths, spruce tips, and swags from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White […] |
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Singer/songwriter Bambi Alexandra has deep roots in the blues, folk, and country. She specializes in dynamic and energetic stage performances, from sultry ballads to honest story-telling, and delights in connecting with her audience. Get your holiday groove on tonight! |
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Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines high-tech treasure hunts and nature discovery. Spend the rest of the program exploring around Wood Lake on a course designed for beginners. Geocaching involves looking for a cache using a global positioning system (GPS) unit. All equipment provided. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations […] |
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Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration […] |
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See the Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It's Girls Hockey Night; a great and affordable family night out. Come on out and bring your mothers, wives, and daughters! Click here for tickets!
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Buy a fresh tree from a local grower for the holidays: A Richfield tradition continues as Clear Lake, Minnesota-based B&J Evergreen will sell holiday trees and stands, garlands, wreaths, spruce tips, and swags from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday […]
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The Richfield Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter! New location this year; the market will stay at its usual site in Veterans Park but move indoors into the park building. Three Saturdays this winter; come to buy and stay to pick up your Christmas tree at the B&J tree lot in the pavilion! |
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Watch Minnesota's only women's professional hockey team in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It's USA Hockey Hall of Fame Celebration Night, with a meet-and-greet for season ticket holders after the game! Click here for tickets.
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Buy a fresh tree from a local grower for the holidays: A Richfield tradition continues as Clear Lake, Minnesota-based B&J Evergreen will sell holiday trees and stands, garlands, wreaths, spruce tips, and swags from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday […]
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Make a sweet holiday memory! Build and decorate a simple cracker and candy house. Colorful houses make a great centerpiece for holiday decorating and can be preserved...or eaten! Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required. |
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