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, […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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; […]
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 […]
You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to investigate what our animal neighbors do to survive the winter. Activities will be both indoors and outside and are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome. We will finish the program with a take-home project. Materials provided; children must […]
