Wood Lake Nature Center

09/01/2026

Come take a walk around Wood Lake this fall!

08/15/2026

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY FOR FALL PROGRAMS
Plan your fall fun with Wood Lake and get ready to register on Monday, August 17, 9:00 am. Check out Wood Lake's Fall brochure at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

You’ll find seasonal favorites for all ages (Half-Haunted Halloween, apple cidering, beeswax candles, Candlelight and Ice), ongoing adult programs (bird and night hikes, book club), youth school-out camps (Autumn and Winter Explorers), and more!

Also, Wood Lake Nature Center’s new building opens in November! Stay tuned for information about the grand opening by following Wood Lake Nature Center's page.

For a full list of programs and events visit woodlakenaturecenter.org.

08/12/2026

4 SPOTS REMAINING in ADVENTURE CAMP!

Looking to end the summer on a high note for your 3-6th grade graduate? We have just 4 spots remaining in our Adventure Camp Aug 17-20th.

Each day campers will explore a new park in Richfield! Hike around Wood Lake Nature Center and explore in the woods. Fish and bike at Taft Lake and the bike park! Run, play, and jump at the award-winning Adventure Park in Augsburg. Play mini-golf and enjoy ice cream at Veterans Park. Each day, campers will be dropped off and picked up by their guardians at a different park location. Campers must know how to ride a bike without training wheels. Campers may bring their own bikes and helmets or use the city’s bike fleet equipment. All other equipment provided.

To register visit richfieldmn.gov/register

08/12/2026

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY FOR FALL PROGRAMS

Plan your fall fun with Wood Lake and get ready to register on Monday, August 17, 9:00 am. Check out Wood Lake's Fall brochure at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

You’ll find seasonal favorites for all ages (Half-Haunted Halloween, apple cidering, beeswax candles, Candlelight and Ice), ongoing adult programs (bird and night hikes, book club), youth school-out camps (Autumn and Winter Explorers), and more!

Also, Wood Lake Nature Center’s new building opens in November! Stay tuned for information about the grand opening by following Wood Lake Nature Center's page.

For a full list of programs and events visit woodlakenaturecenter.org.

07/30/2026

Photos are live from this years 24th annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K! Thanks to all the participants who helped us meet our fundraising goal to continue our 50+ year partnership with the Richfield Public Schools and supporting educational field trips to Wood Lake Nature Center. See you all next year!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/MN/Richfield/UrbanWildlandHalfMarathon5K

06/17/2026

Campers made the most of the sunshine yesterday during Rainbow Things & Butterfly Wings camp learning about shadows and light! They enjoyed practicing their shadow puppet skills. Can you guess what animals they were making below?

06/09/2026

Earlier this spring, a grant-funded woodland restoration project was underway as staff and volunteers planted 1,800 native woodland flowers, grasses, and sedges in an effort to diversify the plant species in the park. These baby plants need lots of love and water! If you’re interested in volunteering to water and help Wood Lake’s forest contact Cristina at 612-861-9342

06/04/2026

Donate your old sneakers to Sneakers4Good. We are collecting gently used sneakers to give them a new life, keep them out of the landfill, and to raise money for Wood Lake Nature Center. Its a WIN-WIN-WIN!
Bring your sneakers to packet pick up July 24 or race day July 25 at the Richfield bandshell! Please tie shoes together with laces so they don't lose their match!

We want your sneakers!

We are collecting gently used sneakers to give them a new life, keep them out of the landfill, and to raise money for Wood Lake Nature Center. Its a WIN-WIN-WIN!

Bring your sneakers to packet pick up July 24 or race day July 25 at the Richfield bandshell!

Please tie shoes together with laces so they don't lose their match!

06/04/2026

PSA: Wood Lake’s Emily Day Park Entrance has moved! 🎉

Due to camp summer programming beginning next week, the Emily Day Picnic Shelter area will be fenced in from Lake Shore Drive. Visitors can now access the park via a new path from the north main parking lot. The trail head starts to the right of the portable restroom and follows the construction fence to the main trail. A ramp has been added to help with accessibility needs for the parking lot curb.

Look for the yellow “Park Entry” sign the next time you visit!

05/26/2026

🌿 SUMMER CAMP IS CALLING 🌿
Muddy boots. Frog songs. Fort building. Binoculars. Marsh splashing. Childhood memories made outside. ☀️🐸🪵🦉

This summer, give your child the gift of nature, adventure, creativity, and confidence at our Woodland & Marsh Nature Camps for PreK–6th Grade!

From pond dipping and bird banding to magical creatures and forest forts, every camp is designed to spark curiosity, hands-on learning, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors. 🌲✨

🦅 Birds of Wood Lake (Grades 3–6)
Learn binoculars, spotting scopes, nest box monitoring, and experience bird banding up close!

🐸 Marshland Explorers (Grades 1–2)
Splash, search, and discover the amazing plants and animals living in the marsh.

🪵 Forts & Friends (Grades 1–2)
Build forts, solve challenges, and explore the forest through teamwork and adventure.

🦊 Wild About Animals (PreK–K)
Perfect for little explorers who love animals, stories, outdoor play, and hands-on fun.

🧚 Magical Creatures (PreK–K)
Search for fairies and magical creatures while crafting and exploring woodland habitats.

🌧️ Muddy Wonders (PreK–K)
Dig, splash, and get gloriously messy while discovering the critters living in mud and wetlands.

✨ Naturalist Led - Small groups
✨ Hands-on outdoor learning
✨ Safe, nurturing environment
✨ Screen-free summer memories
✨ Designed to build confidence, curiosity, and connection with nature

Spots are limited and camps are already beginning to fill!
Tag a parent who needs this for their child’s summer ⬇️🌿

Visit woodlakenaturecenter.org to register!