Hike into Wood Lake's sugar bush to help tap trees. Learn how syrup is made while watching sap boil in the evaporator. Discover the cultural significance and natural history of this amazing tree as we taste delicious maple treats! $5 per person; 50% off for members. Register here.
Join other adults to discuss Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It's a collection of vignettes about life in the wilderness by park ranger and conservationist Edward Abbey, detailing unique adventures […]
For ages K-G5 and an adult. Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. Come learn about our animal neighbors that are laying eggs this spring! Please come dressed for the weather! Free.
Learn springtime foraging tips and tricks from guest speaker Chick of the Woods. Discover hoto spot three mushrooms (morels, oysters, pheasant back) and three plants (ramps, nettle fiddleheads) you may encounter on your own while foraging this spring. This class is 100% indoors. Online registration at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.
Come explore Cornell Lab of Ornithology's eBird application - a way to keep track of the birds you see and share sightings with others. We will learn how to use the app and then hit the trail looking for birds to add to your list! $5 per person; half-off for members.
For grades 1-5. Learn about the life of trees, and arrange wood scraps to create an abstract, recycled wood collage artwork. Materials provided. This program is provided by Three Rivers Park District and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Find out about urban coyote research that is going on right here at Wood Lake. Coyotes are remarkably adapted to living in urban areas, but little is known about why they are so successful. U of M Ph.D. candidate Geoff Miller will share some of his research methods and findings. We will head outside on […]
Help restore Wood Lake's native habitats, pick up litter, and assist with other site projects. The Midwest Peregrine Society will present live falcons in two fun, educational programs. The celebration includes an Earth day fair with community and environmental group booths. This is a great program for individuals, families, and other community service organizations. Free.
Meet the live animal ambassadors that are on exhibit in the nature center building. Learn about their habits and how we care for these amazing amphibians and reptiles. Learn the proper way to handle toads, turtles, and snakes. $5 per person; half-off for members.
Visit the Wood Lake Nature Center to learn about Minnesota wolves! Dani Freund and Maeve Rogers from the Voyageurs Wolf Project will be talking about wolf fishing behavior, how wolves hunt beavers, and the cutting-edge technology they’re using to monitor wolves. See videos of what wolves are doing from the wolf’s perspective through camera collar […]
