Enjoy a spring hike through Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds! Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5 per hike; free for members.
Enjoy a leisurely wildflower hike and learn about the importance of the pollinators that visit them. Then help make homemade honey ice cream using honey produced by Wood Lake's honeybees! Kids can decorate and personalize a special card for their mother or other loved one!
Enjoy a spring hike through Wood Lake as we look for both migrating and resident birds! Discover how to identify species from sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5 per hike; free for members.
Come 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 headlamp or flashlight, hiking footwear, and dress for the weather. If you would like to participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app […]
Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create a beautiful masterpiece inspired by the enchanting beauty of birch trees. No prior painting experience is necessary! Our talented instructor Michelle from Phenomenal Lass Designs will guide you step-by-step, ensuring you have a fantastic time while learning new techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced […]
Visit the Wood Lake Nature Center to learn about Minnesota wolves! Dani Freund and Maeve Rogers from the Voyageurs Wolf Project will be talking about wolf fishing behavior, how wolves hunt beavers, and the cutting-edge technology they’re using to monitor wolves. See videos of what wolves are doing from the wolf’s perspective through camera collar […]
Meet the live animal ambassadors that are on exhibit in the nature center building. Learn about their habits and how we care for these amazing amphibians and reptiles. Learn the proper way to handle toads, turtles, and snakes. $5 per person; half-off for members.
Help restore Wood Lake's native habitats, pick up litter, and assist with other site projects. The Midwest Peregrine Society will present live falcons in two fun, educational programs. The celebration includes an Earth day fair with community and environmental group booths. This is a great program for individuals, families, and other community service organizations. Free.
Find out about urban coyote research that is going on right here at Wood Lake. Coyotes are remarkably adapted to living in urban areas, but little is known about why they are so successful. U of M Ph.D. candidate Geoff Miller will share some of his research methods and findings. We will head outside on […]
Come explore Cornell Lab of Ornithology's eBird application - a way to keep track of the birds you see and share sightings with others. We will learn how to use the app and then hit the trail looking for birds to add to your list! $5 per person; half-off for members.
