Learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends: moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! Bring a...
Looking for Turtles
by Katy Epler | Apr 28, 2025
Join us for an engageing hike around Wood Lake with a naturalist while looking for turtles in their natural habitat. This family-friendly program combines exploration,...
Marvelous Muskrats of the North
by Katy Epler | Dec 18, 2024
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...
Animal Tracks and Scat
by Katy Epler | Dec 18, 2024
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, and...
Live Animal Hour
by Katy Epler | Dec 18, 2024
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...