Enjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow boots and warm clothing. Ages 10 and up. $10/hike; half-off for members. Register here.
Help celebrate Wood Lake and the changes that will take place in the coming years as we replace our current building with a new one that will serve the community for the next 50-plus years. There will be a short program at 2 p.m. Refreshments and memories provided! Free.
Look for constellations, hear stories, and enjoy the night. Local groups will be present to share how our night sky has been lost to light pollution, and simple things to do to bring back the night. Free; all ages welcome.
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.
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; […]
Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson's passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout […]
Walk with a naturalist to take in the beauty of winter and see what seasonal changes are taking place. Build community with others as we explore the trails. $5/person; free for members.
Enjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow boots and warm clothing. Ages 10 and up. $10/hike; half-off for members. Register here.
Every Earth Month, we release thousands of ladybugs into Nickelodeon Universe to serve as a natural pesticide to our 30,000 plants. This year, our annual ladybug release takes place on Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 6 a.m.! Registration required.
Free event, open to all ages! Browse the resource fair and visit with nature and sustainability organizations. Learn about city sustainability programs, make seed balls with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, learn to make newspaper pots with the Richfield Garden Club, make a nature mobile with the Richfield Arts Commission, join a nature hike with Wood […]
