Enjoy making beautiful candles using sheets of pure beeswax that you roll by hand around a wick. Beeswax is a natural product that burns completely and doesn't drip or smoke. […]
Help birds find the food they need during winter, by building a wooden bird feeder. Discover the wonder of watching birds enjoy the feeder through the seasons. Makes a perfect gift for the holidays! This program will involve a lot of hands-on work with hammers and can get quite loud. Earplugs will be provided! Comes […]
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 for beginners. Geocaching involves looking for a cache using a global positioning system (GPS) unit. All equipment provided. $5/person; half-off for members.
Come join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn how to make your very own macramé fringe mirror! You will learn the basic knots and techniques needed […]
Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines shelter-building and fire-starting. Enjoy the seasonal changes while practicing outdoor skills. $5/person; half-off for members.
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 happenings in the night sky. $5/person; free for members.
Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments will be provided. All books are available at local libraries, or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Pre-registration and payment are required. Register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org, or call 612-861-9365. This month’s selection: Owls of the Eastern […]
Head out on a fall hike seeking the birds that migrate through Wood Lake. We will discuss the challenges that birds face during migration, as well as where they are headed. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Two sessions of the same […]
Come in costume to this old-fashioned Halloween party with games, treats, and refreshments! Help make fresh-pressed apple cider, play some games, and go on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt to earn a special "treat"! $5/person; half-off for members.
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota that call Wood Lake their home. See them up close, touch their shells, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; half-off for members.
