Come explore Wood Lake in early spring to see some of the first migrators on their journey north! Binoculars are available for loan. Ages 5 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person; half-off for FOWL members. All people attending must register; register here.
Enjoy a spring hike though Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds. Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All people attending must register; limit 15.
Enjoy a spring hike though Veterans Park as we look for both migrating and resident birds. Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All people attending must register; limit 15.
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.
Enjoy a spring hike though Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds. Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Ages 10 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. All people attending must register; limit 15.
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 […]
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 […]
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to discover what is in bloom. We will search for flowers outside and dissect one to learn more! Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome! We will finish the program with […]
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 […]
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 […]
