Wood Lake Book Club: The Conscious Closet

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

Join other adults to discuss The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good by Elizabeth L. Cline. Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her second book, Cline discusses what we can do about fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment, garment workers, and even […]

Night Hike

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 happenings in the night […]

Build a Bird Feeder

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

Attract birds to your yard by providing easy winter food. Build your own repurposed cedar seed feeder and learn what kind of seed to offer and where to place it to attract the most birds.  $3/person; 50% off for members and $8/feeder. Online registration at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: The Last Tree

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

Discover the wonders of nature on our enchanting Self-Guided Storybook Trail, an experience that invites you to embark on a leisurely stroll through the captivating woodland scenery while you follow […]

Autumn Bird Migration Hike

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 […]

Geocaching Basics

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

Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines high-tech treasure hunts and nature discovery. Then spend the rest of the program exploring around Wood Lake on a course designed […]

Tots Winter Play Date: Arts & Science Exploration

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

Inspire your child's curiosity and creativity while exploring art and nature with monthly programs by Silverwood Park Programmers. Ages:  3-6 years. $25/day (includes adult; not a drop-off program). Registration required; click here to register online. This month:  Birds and Metal Feather Tooling. Discover the dazzling displays which can be seen in the patterns of bird […]

Rolled Beeswax Candles

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

Enjoy making beautiful candles using sheets of pure beeswax that you roll by hand around a wick. Beeswax is a natural product that burns completely and doesn't drip or smoke. They are fun and easy to make, look and smell great, and make fantastic homemade holiday gifts! Clear plastic gift bags and curly ribbon are […]

Recurring

Wood Lake Book Club

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

Join other adults to discuss Mrs. Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names by Stephen Moss. It's the touching love story behind the name of one of the world's rarest birds. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration […]

Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club: Through a Window by Jane Goodall

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

Join other adults too 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. This month's selection:  Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe by Jane Goodall. Pre-registration and payment is required. Register […]