Tips for Going Green From Wood Lake Nature Center
A while back, director Karen Shragg shared some advice on going greener and how the nature center can offer some help.
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
(VIDEOS) Geese and Ducks at Richfield Lake Park
Two new clips from a YouTube vlogger who documents Richfield's natural places and feathered friends.
YouTube user berryvox1973 celebrated the arrival of April 2013 by adding two new videos of geese and ducks at Richfield Lake Park to her collection of local uploads. Check out past YouTube clips from berryvox1983 at Richfield Lake Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Wood Lake Nature Center and Adams Hill Park:
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Richfield Foundation's Annual Dinner Features Speaker, Musical Entertainment
Wood Lake Nature Center's Karen Shragg is the featured speaker. Musical entertainment from a local trio is also on the schedule for the evening.
Editor's Note: The following is a Richfield Foundation press release. The Richfield Foundation will host its annual dinner at Pizza Luce, 800 West 66th Street, Richfield, on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 pm. The dinner will feature Karen Shragg of Wood Lake Nature Center, who will present a talk titled "Success in Building Community." Musical entertainment will also be performed by Indånde, a performing arts trio led by Richfield resident Amy Morris. Indånde is a Danish word that means "to breathe." The musical trio includes Amy Morris, flute; Mark Seerup, oboe; and Janet Greene, clarinet. Reservations are $20 and include a buffet dinner and appetizers. (Beverages may be purchased separately.) Reservations are requested by Friday, March 22 and …
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Reminder: Lakes at Lyndale Public Meeting Tuesday
Residents are invited to give feedback on plans on how to connect Richfield's urban center together.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
City to Hold Open House for Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan
Residents are invited to give feedback on plans on how to connect Richfield's urban center together.
The City of Richfield, in conjunction with the planning firm of Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. (SEH), will be hosting a public open house to solicit comments and feedback relating to the proposed connectivity plan for the Lakes at Lyndale area. The open house will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wood Lake Nature Center (6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield). For more information regarding the open house or the planning process, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofrichfield.org or contact the City’s Community Development department at 612-861-9760. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Add Your Richfield Coyote Sightings
Use this interactive map to tell residents where your encounter was in town.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Go Green This Holiday Season: Tips for Reducing and Reusing
Reduce, reuse and recycle to make your holidays greener.
As we deck the halls this holiday season, the overabundance of wrapping paper, plastic packaging and miscellaneous bits and pieces can be overwhelming. All of this will soon result in overflowing trash cans and more crowded landfills. According to the Ecology Center, Americans throw away an additional five million tons of trash—25 percent more than usual—between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. How can we reduce our waste while still enjoying the season? Let’s look at ways to make your holidays more eco-friendly. Decorations Dina Manzo from HGTV sets up an edible tree on her back deck. The tree is festooned with ornaments made from apple slices, covered in peanut butter and sprinkled with birdseed, pretzels, and gingerbread men. Strings of…
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
UPDATED: Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween, Fall in Richfield
From picking out pumpkins to a shopping experience, there is great stuff happening this month in and around Richfield.
The leaves are falling, the air is growing cooler and Richfield kids are picking their Halloween costumes with care. Yes. Fall is in force and that means Halloween is also creeping up on us. (No pun intended.) Here are few things you can put on your calendar: When: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3-7 p.m. Where: Wood Lake Nature Center Why go? This family friend and non-scary Halloween event is full of activities, including an interactive trick-or-treat trail, a magic show, dance, games, face painting, hot cocoa and cookies. Cost: $4 in advance and $5 at the door; free for Friends of Wood Lake members. Special Notes: Space is limited. To ensure your spot, purchase tickets at Wood Lake Nature Center in advance. Any remaining tickets will be sold at …
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Technology, Memorials Interface at Wood Lake
Popular marketing tools are being put to different purposes at the Wood Lake Nature Center
