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 […]
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!
Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines high-tech treasure hunts and nature discovery. Then 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. $5/person; free for members.
Join other adults to discuss Mrs. Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names by Stephen Moss. It's the touching love story behind the name of one of the world's rarest birds. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration […]
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 […]
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.
The Wood Lake Nature Center bird club has been created to provide an opportunity for bird enthusiasts to gather, communicate, and share in their love for birds! This community-led gathering will meeting monthly at Wood Lake Nature Center to encourage bird watchers, photographers, painters, artists, and those who want to learn more about birds 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!
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.
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 […]
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.
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; free for members.
Free event! Learn what you can do to live a more sustainable, earth-friendly life! See richfieldmn.gov/ecofair for a list of speakers and exhibitors.
Learn about climate change, the science that informs us, the impacts on Minnesota, and what we can do about it during an interactive presentation by Craig Heinen. He will share information from his experience at the International Climate Reality Leadership Conference. Be prepared to explore topics and ask questions about our climate future! Free.
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 […]
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.
Elpis Enterprises is proud to offer a DIY Build-A-Birdfeeder workshop at Wood Lake. In this workshop, Elpis Enterprises staff will guide the participants in how to use jigs to place their bird feeder kit. Participants will then put hammer to nail and fully assemble their bird feeder created from reclaimed cedar fence that was headed […]
Help restore Wood Lake's prairie and forest, pick up litter, and other site projects at this free event. There will also be an Earth day fair with booths from community and environmental groups. This is a great program for Scout groups and other community service organizations. And the Soul to Soul BBQ food truck will […]
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 […]
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.
Great Balls of Fire. Surfin’ USA. Born to be Wild. Jessie’s Girl. If it was a hit in the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, chances are you might hear it at the Richfield VFW on April 29 when the Rockin' Hollywoods visit the Urban Hometown! Don’t miss this once-a-year event—music starts at 7 p.m.
Learn the history of archery, range safety, and archery basics in this beginner class. Practice skills and play games! Equipment is provided. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required. Ages 16 and up; $15/person, $10/members.
