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; half-off for members. Register here.
Join us for an engageing hike around Wood Lake with a naturalist while looking for turtles in their natural habitat. This family-friendly program combines exploration, education, and fun as we learn all about these fascinating reptiles! Ages 3 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here.
Learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends: moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! Bring a headlamp or flashlight and hiking footwear. To participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal […]
What began as a whimsical rescue mission in 1978 by Chuck and Lou Ann Best in Sanford, Florida, transformed into a global sensation that captured the hearts of millions. Twiggy […]
Get up close with specimens of some of the peskiest bugs we have in Minnesota--mosquitoes, ticks, and black flies. Look through microscopes to see the different life cycle stages of these critters, and learn about their biology and habitat. Find out what role different bugs play in the environment and steps you can take to […]
Learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends: moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! Bring a headlamp or flashlight and hiking footwear. To participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal […]
Connect with fellow dog lovers, Richfield recreation staff, and local vendors. While the dogs play, enjoy people-pleasing refreshments and snacks! Kick off the fall season, and meet others excited about our city's great dedicated outdoor dog facility. Free.
This fall, kids can explore and learn in our Richfield parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands-on experiences with Wood Lake naturalists, and Storybook Hikes that bring favorite tales to life along scenic trails. Today: Wood Lake Animals & Storytime!
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. This month: […]
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5 per person; half-off for members.
