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/hike; free for Wood Lake members. May 11 and May 28 events are at Wood Lake; May 20 event is at […]
Enjoy a hike through Wood Lake's forest and marsh as we look for some early migrating birds. Binoculars and ID guides will be available for loan. $5/person; half-off for Wood Lake members. Repeats same day at 2 p.m.; register for either session 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, […]
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 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, […]
Take a closer look at these familiar woodland animals as they prepare for the changing season. Find out how they successfully survive the dramatic climate in Minnesota and consistently win the battle against humans in the bird feeder feud! It's almost guaranteed that we will see a squirrel! $5/person; half-off for members. Sign up here.
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 abut why they are so successful. University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Associate Geoff Miller will share some of his research methods and findings. Free; drop-in.
Enjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. Ages 10 and up. $10 each; half-off for members. Sign up here and meet at the Lyndale Avenue Gate.
Discover essential winter survival skills in this hands-on class designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Learn the "Rule of 3" as a guide in a survival situation, how to build a shelter, and how to start a one-match fire. Perfect for those looking to deepen their connections with nature or have fun encountering a new challenge! $5/person; […]
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, […]
