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  • Wood Lake Book Club: Two Trees Make a Forest

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. This month: Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee. A chance discovery of letters written by her immigrant grandfather leads Jessica J. Lee to her ancestral homeland, Taiwan. There, she seeks his story while growing closer to the land he knew. […]

  • Maple Syruping

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Take part in one of Minnesota's earliest traditions. Learn how to identify a maple tree in winter. Practice using the tools of maple syruping. Taste syrup made onsite at Wood Lake Nature Center!  $7 per person; half-off for members.  Register here.  Takes place at Wood Lake; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building!  Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility.  Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]

  • Spring Seed Swap

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Join us for a seed and garden tool swap at the Richfield Community Center!  All are welcome to this FREE event. Bring your extra garden seeds and gently-used garden tools in good condition (think shovels, rakes, hoses, birdfeeders, etc.); no plant pots please.  Trade with others, meet and greet other gardeners, chat with Master Gardeners […]

  • Snowshoe Hike

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn about the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Snowshoes are provided and warm winter boots are a must! No snow? We'll go for a winter hike!  $5 per person; half-off for Wood Lake members.  Register here.

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building!  Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility.  Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]

  • Gaming with Nature

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    Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, United States

    Try your hand at a host of nature-based board games. Themes include birds, plants, animals, insects, and more. Games can take anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours to play, depending on which game you choose. Learn about a variety of nature concepts and topics while having fun with your friends, family, and fellow community […]

  • Animal Tracks and Scat

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Join us for an exciting winter adventure as we explore the tracks and scat left behind by local wildlife. Learn how to identify animal prints and signs in the snow. Perfect for families and nature-lovers eager to uncover the hidden stories of animals in winter!  $5/person; half-off for members; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.  […]

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building!  Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility.  Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]

  • Winter Survival Shelters

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Discover essential winter survival skills in this hands-on class designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Learn the "Rule of 3" as a guide in a survival situation, how to build a shelter, and how to start a one-match fire. Perfect for those looking to deepen their connections with nature or have fun encountering a new challenge! $5/person; […]