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  • Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club: Journal of a Prairie Year

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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. Refreshments will be provided. All books are available at local libraries, or may be available for loan through the nature center.  $5 per session; free for members. When there is no summit to reach not farther shore to attain--only a constantly receding point […]

  • Community-Led Bird Club

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

    This community-led gathering was created to encourage bird watchers, hobbyists, professional photographers, and those who want to learn more about birds to share information related to the birds who visit the park. Participants may use the club to exchange photos and art, encourage and inspire others to learn about birds, and display photos on Wood […]

  • Night Hike

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

    Come explore different phases of the moon and view the urban night sky. We will keep our eyes and ears open for owls, coyotes, and other happenings in the night sky. $5 per session; free for members.  Register here.

  • Apple Cidering

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

    Discover the history and age-old tradition of cidering while mashing and pressing apples into cider! Taste a variety of apples, and learn how to blend different kinds of apples together into a delicious mix of cider. Enjoy a short fall hike while you're at it!  $8 per person; half off for members.  Register here.

  • Live Animal Hour

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

    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.

  • Night Hike

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

    Come explore different phases of the moon and view the urban night sky. We will keep our eyes and ears open for owls, coyotes, and other happenings in the night sky. $5 per session; free for members.  Register here.

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club: Hudson Bay Bound

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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. Refreshments will be provided. All books available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center.  Note:  This event takes place at the Richfield Community Center due to construction at Wood Lake.  $5/session; free for members. This month:  "Hudson Bay […]

  • Nature in Your Neighborhood: Changing Seasons

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    Augsburg Park Library 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN

    Join a Refuge Ranger to explore how our neighborhood nature is changing with the season, and discover the science behind the colors!  Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome. We will finish the program with a take-home project; materials provided. Children must be accompanied by […]

  • Autumn Bird Migration Hike

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

    Head out on a fall hike seeking the birds that migrate through Wood Lake. We will discuss the challenges that birds face during migration, as well as where they are headed. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5 per person; half-off for members.

  • Friends of Wood Lake Fundraising Dinner

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    Minnesota Valley Country Club 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN

    Join us for an engaging evening at the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Fundraising Dinner. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with camaraderie and support for FOWL's vital mission. Starting with a social gathering at 6 p.m., followed by a chef-prepared dinner at 7, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Be prepared for […]