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  • Santa Day at Veterans Park

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    Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Stop by to pick up your tree from B&J Evergreen at Richfield's Veterans Park. Santa visits today!

  • Woodlake Nature Preserve Trail

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

    Young explorers (age 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, […]

  • Solstice Luminary Walk

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

    Enjoy a quiet walk through the forest and marsh of Wood Lake on the winter solstice. Warm up by the fire with a cup of cocoa and roast a marshmallow. […]

  • Animal Tracks and Scat

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

    Join us for an exciting winter adventure as we explore the tracks and scat left behind by local wildlife. Learn how to identify animal prints and signs in the snow. Perfect for families and nature-lovers eager to uncover the hidden stories of animals in winter!  $5/person; half-off for members; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.  […]

  • Family Curling Day

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    Donaldson Park 7434 Humboldt Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Throw a stone and sweep!  Celebrate the frozen sport of Curling on the ice along with the Richfield Recreation Department.  Outdoor curling equipment provided, along with hot chocolate in the […]

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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

    Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building!  Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility.  Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]

  • ice skating

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    Donaldson Park 7434 Humboldt Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Embrace the cold and strap on some skates while joining the community for an evening skate at Donaldson Park. Bring your own skates, or borrow a pair to try it […]

  • A Hootin’ Good Time Owl Hike!

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

    Owls live everywhere. These amazing animals have adapted to nearly every kind of habitat: rainforest, tundra, desert, prairie--even cities! Wood Lake is home to nesting owls this time of year. […]

  • Marvelous Muskrats of the Marsh

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

    Head out on Wood Lake's frozen marsh to discover the curious lives of muskrats. Learn about the numerous ways these creatures adapt to survive under the ice in Minnesota. $5/person; […]

  • Winter Hike with a Naturalist

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

    Hike with a naturalist to see the winter happenings at Wood Lake. Explore the trails and if conditions allow, explore the frozen marsh. Be a nature detective and look for […]