Wood Lake Nature Center
Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre natural area dedicated to environmental education, wildlife observation, and outdoor recreation. Three miles of trails and boardwalks wind through the park. The trails are either blacktop or crushed limestone, and most are wheelchair accessible during summer months. To preserve the natural habitat, no pets, bikes, or rollerblades are allowed. The Interpretive Center offers visitors a chance to learn more about plants, animals and the environment. Staff naturalists are available to answer questions during building hours.
Three miles of trails and boardwalks wind through Wood Lake's different habitats.
- Cattail marsh
- Mixed lowland forest
- Restored prairie
Education Program at Woodlake Nature Center
Professionally-trained naturalists lead programs year-round for children and adults of all abilities (ages 4 and up). Classes are usually 1½ hours in length and have a naturalist/participant ratio of 1:15. To schedule an activity, please call 612-861-9365. Registration is done on a quarterly basis, with preference given to Richfield-based groups. Please try to call several months in advance to schedule a trip because they book up fast.
Kids activities at Wood Lake Nature Center
Check out Wood Lake’s cool SCAVENGER HUNT!!! Bring this page with you to Wood Lake and see how many plants and animals on the list you can find!
Wood Lake Nature Center’s Low Impact Scavenger Hunt
Most scavenger hunts ask you to find something and bring it back. This scavenger hunt is different; it asks you and your family to find things that can’t necessarily be brought back. A sound, a sight, an experience-these are the things that you’ll be hunting for.
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