Embrace all the fun a Minnesota winter has to offer in this 3-day Winter Break camp! Campers will run snowshoe races, build forts in the snow, explore the Nature Play […]
Embrace all the fun a Minnesota winter has to offer in this 3-day sampler! Campers will run snowshoe races, build forts and snow sculptures, find animal tracks, play winter games, […]
Campers will spend a fun-filled afternoon enjoying some of the most popular winter activities Wood Lake has to offer! Snowshoeing, building winter forts, and exploring the park looking for tracks. […]
It's Bingo Night at Sandy's Tavern! Every Wednesday night, join us for all 6 rounds of BINGO, including the final COVERALL! Last call to purchase bingo sheets for Round 1 […]
Follow hundreds of candle-lit luminaries on a walking trail through cattails and trees while on the lookout for deer, coyotes, and owls. Enjoy the brisk winter evening and return to […]
Open skating at Richfield Ice Arena! Every Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m., and most weekdays 12-1:30 p.m. Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4. Buy 10 sessions for only $50!
Can you see like an owl? Can you hear like a deer? Take a walk on the (wild)life side to open up your senses to nature and each other! We'll […]
Join us for a night of soulful jazz and blues with the one and only Tom Hunter!
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 […]
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; […]
The friendly and non-competitive approach used by nature center staff provides a comfortable learning environment for beginning skiers. Learn about equipment, how to get up from a fall, uphill techniques, […]
Come down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience a fun new winter sport, Voyageur Curling! It's a simplified and adventurous version of curling. Using log pieces instead of stones, slide them across the ice like a curling stone and score the game like bocce ball. A local voyageur curling expert will help coach families […]
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 the majority of class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10 per child; $7 per additional […]
Stop by the Richfield Community Center for Soul to Soul BBQ! Pre-orders and same-day orders are available. Take your order to go, or enjoy your lunch in the lower level of the Community Center. Fun, free activities for all ages, including board games, cornhole, and a kids' coloring station. Pre-order via email at soultosoulbbq.com.
Classic rock and R&B! Come dance with The Authorities at the Richfield VFW!
Head out on Wood Lake's frozen marsh to discover the mysterious lives of muskrats. Learn about the many adaptations these elusive creatures need to survive under the ice in Minnesota. Look for muskrat homes, drill a hole through the ice to see the ice layers, and play hide-and-seek games in the cattails. $5/person; free for […]
Come on out to a seasonal social for you and your dog! Join Richfield recreation staff at Roosevelt Dog Park for warm winter refreshments for you and doggie appetizers for your furry friend. It's the perfect time of the season to meet your neighbors and chit-chat while your dogs get to know each other! Will […]
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 […]
Make your own pizza in class from fermented sourdough provided by the instructor! Learn about how to prepare the starter, create the levain, mix the dough, hydration levels, fermenting and proofing the dough, and how to shape the pizza in a Neapolitan style. Instructor Larry Petersen of Bade's Orchard uses local spring water and a […]
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 a cup of hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Snowshoes are provided, and warm winter boots are a must! $10/person; $5/members
Rock, country, Motown, new and old...something for everyone! Get your dancing shoes on!
