Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn about the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Snowshoes are provided and warm winter boots are a must! No snow? We'll go for a winter hike! $5 per person; half-off for Wood Lake members. Register here.
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, […]
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 signs of animal activity. $5/person; half off for members. Register here.
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; […]
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. Learn about owl adaptations and calls, then take a hike through the winter woods...on a lookout for owls! Ages 10 and up; dress for a […]
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, […]
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. […]
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. This event will be a calm addition to the festive season, and a great way to celebrate the fact that the days will start getting […]
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 […]
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 other happenings in the night […]
