Wood Lake Nature Center

Address
6710 Lake Shore Drive
Richfield, MN 55423 United States Get Directions
Phone 612-861-9365
Website https://www.richfieldmn.gov/around_town/wood_lake_nature_center/index.php

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  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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, […]

  • Snowshoe Hike

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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.

  • Snowshoe Hike

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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.

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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, […]

  • Winter Hike with a Naturalist

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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.

  • Marvelous Muskrats of the Marsh

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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; free for members. Register here.

  • A Hootin’ Good Time Owl Hike!

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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, […]

  • Animal Tracks and Scat

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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. Perfect for families and nature-lovers eager to uncover the hidden stories of animals in winter!  $5/person; half-off for members; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.  […]

  • Solstice Luminary Walk

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    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. […]