Wood Lake Nature Center

Wood Lake Nature Center
6710 Lake Shore Drive • 612-861-9365 • woodlakenaturecenter.org
The City of Richfield’s 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, pets, bikes, rollerblades and smoking are not allowed.
The Interpretive Center offers visitors a chance to learn more about plants,
animals, and the environment through live animal displays, interactive
exhibits, and Naturalists available to answer questions during building
hours.
For more information about nature center classes, programs, or facilities,
please call 612-861-9365 or visit woodlakenaturecenter.org.
Building Hours Monday-Saturday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Building is closed on legal holidays. Trails remain open.
Park Hours
Daily: 5:00 am-11:00 pm
Group Programs & Fees
Interpretive Naturalists have developed engaging, hands-on programs for
schools, homeschools, childcare centers, scout groups, seniors and other
groups. Cost is $4 per participant ($40 minimum). For a program list, visit
woodlakenaturecenter.org. Call 612-861-9365 for availability.
Room Rental
The nature center offers a wonderful setting and central location in
the metro area for meetings, parties, memorials, anniversaries, and
receptions. Auditorium rental includes seating for 60-80, tables and
chairs, use of the fireplace, and a beautiful view of the marsh. Nonalcoholic beverages only; no helium balloons.
Richfield Residents $44/hour for private party rentals, plus tax
Non-Residents
$49/hour for private party rentals, plus tax
Non-Profit groups $34/hour for non-profit groups
Outdoor Pavilion Rental
This lovely new addition to Wood Lake Nature Center features picnic table
seating for 60, water and electricity. Rental fee includes a four-hour block
of time during normal business hours.
Richfield Residents$115
Non-Residents$120
Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Memberships
Memberships are good for one year and include free admission to
Saturday and Sunday Specials (up to $3) and other programs, including
Half-Haunted Halloween, Candlelight & Ice, Membership Drive, and
Book Club. Also includes free on-site cross-country ski and snowshoe
rental and a 10% discount on select programs and merchandise. See
membership levels for additional benefits.
Individual ($30) Basic membership benefits (listed above)
for one person
Family ($50) Basic membership benefits for a maximum of two
named adults residing at the same address and their dependent
children or grandchildren under age 18.
Sustaining ($100) Family benefits plus four Wood Lake mugs.
Corporate ($250) Family benefits for one family plus engraved plaque.
Life ($1,000) Family benefits plus framed Wood Lake photo.
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26th Annual Wood Lake Nature Center
Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction
Friday, April 29
6:00-9:30 PM, DINNER SERVED AT 7:00 PM • TICKET PRICE: $50
The Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) present their annual
fundraising dinner, benefitting Wood Lake Nature Center’s
programs and facilities. FOWL’s biggest event of the year
brings together the community of Wood Lake supporters for
entertainment, dinner, and fundraising. This year’s speaker is
Monarch Butterfly expert Dr. Karen Oberhauser, Department
of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Professor at the University of
Minnesota. Dr. Oberhauser will share her expertise and discuss projects to save
the habitat of these beautiful migrators. The evening’s emcee is Fox 9 Morning
Feature Reporter, M.A. Rosko. Ticket price includes dinner, a chance to win
ticket prizes and an opportunity to bid on silent auction items. The Friends of
Wood Lake Fundraising Dinner will be held at the Minnesota Valley Golf Club
in Bloomington. To purchase tickets, call 612-861-9365 or buy them online at
woodlakenaturecenter.org. Only 200 seats are available, so don’t delay!
Friends of Wood Lake Big Day Bird-A-Thon
Saturday, May 7
Mark your calendars for Wood Lake’s Bird-A-Thon! Get
a team together or bird as an individual and enjoy the
opportunity to win fabulous prizes while helping bird
conservation and education at Wood Lake Nature Center.
Event activities include bird banding demonstrations, live owl show, guided bird
hikes, and bird photography class with live owls. Event details, including a full
schedule, can be found at woodlakenaturecenter.org. Preregistration required.
Call Wood Lake at 612-861-9365 to register for the full event or individual
activities. Owl Show tickets must be purchased in advance.
Saturday, May 7
5:30 am-6:00 pm
$30/person
3:00-4:00 pm Live Owl Show
$5/person
Birthday Parties
Wood Lake offers a variety of birthday parties that are fun, educational, and the
mess stays with us! We provide a naturalist-led activity and use of the party room
with tables, chairs, and tablecloths. Payment is due when the party is booked.
No helium balloons. For an additional $10, make it a “green” party; includes use
of reusable dishes, cups, and silverware. Treat bags available for $2 each. Visit
woodlakenaturecenter.org for additional information and full party descriptions;
call 612-861-9365 to schedule.
Time
2 hours total (first hour with naturalist, second hour without
naturalist)
Fee
$109 for up to ten children, $4 per additional child (max 15)
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Critter Hunt Birthday (ages 4-5) Become nature detectives and look for
hidden animals at Wood Lake.
Treasure Hunt Birthday (ages 5-9) Find nature clues along the trail to
receive puzzle pieces that lead to a hidden treasure!
Scaly Tales Birthday (ages 5-12) Meet a live snake and turtle and learn
about these amazing creatures.
Tracks and Trails Birthday (ages 5-12) Make a plaster track to take home,
then hike the trails to search for real animals and their tracks.
Creatures from the Marsh Birthday (ages 5-12) Head out with nets and
buckets to discover what creatures lurk in Wood Lake’s marsh. May 15Sept.15 only.
Games Birthday (ages 7-12) Hawk vs. crows, squirrel tag, everybody’s it!
Play fun, nature-oriented games chosen by the birthday child.
Survival Birthday (ages 8-12) Learn the basics of survival and build an
outdoor shelter. Work together to see if your group can survive!
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Community Gardens
Garden plots, measuring 15’ x 20’, are available for seasonal rental on a firstcome, first-served basis. Garden plots are plowed and fully irrigated. The cost
is $45 per plot. Two plot maximum per household; commercial gardening is
not allowed. Registration must be done in-person at the nature center. Weather
permitting, the plots will be ready in early May. The Community Garden is located
at 5844 28th Avenue.
REGISTRATION START DATES & TIMES:
Richfield Residents
Saturday, April 2 10:00 am
Non-Residents
Saturday, April 9 10:00 am
Enjoy a live theatrical presentation when the talented people from “Read A Story
Theater” come out to entertain young and old alike with their prop-filled storytelling.
Following the show, go on a storybook hike and come back to roast marshmallows
and have a cup of cocoa. A perfect way to celebrate the spring equinox.
Sunday
1:00-2:00 or 2:30-3:30 pm
March 20
$5/person, free for members
Signs of Spring
Limit 20
Wear slush and mud-proof footwear to hike the trails in search of impending
Spring! Discover the lore of woodland trolls that protect the forest as we seek the
first wildflowers of the season.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Book Club
Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor
adventure based books. Refreshments will be provided. Call 612-861-9365
to register.
Tuesdays
6:30-8:00 pm
March 1
Tale of a Shaman’s Apprentice by Mark Plotkin
April 5
What the Robin Knows By Jon Young
May 3
Chasing Monarchs By Robert Pyle
$5/person, free for members
Sunday
1:00-2:30 pm
April 3
$3/person, free for members
Birdhouse Building
Limit 24
Provide the perfect nesting spot for wrens while constructing your very own
birdhouse. Discover the unique life of wrens and other spring migrants and how
to place the homes to invite feathered residents.
Sunday
1:00-2:30 or 3:00-4:30 pm
April 10
$3/person, free for members, plus $10/house
The Art of Nature Spring Bird Hikes
Enjoy a spring hike through Wood Lake and/or Veteran’s Park as we look
for both migrating and resident birds. Discover how to identify species by sight
and sound. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. Please call
612-861-9365 to register.
Thursdays
6:00-7:30 pm
May 5 & May 19
$5/hike, free for members
May 12
Offsite Hike at Veterans Park Richfield; Meet in front
of Ice Arena located on 66th St. and Chicago Ave.
Pay $5 by exact cash or check
Limit 30
Everyone has a creative side… explore your inner artist. Create works of art
inspired by nature using linoleum block prints, then make cards and prints.
Sunday
1:00-3:30 pm
April 17
$5/person, free for members
Earth Day Celebration
Confident Cooks
Limit 15
Plant-based diets are recommended for health and for lowering our carbon
footprint, but how to do it? You will go home with a slew of recipes and more
confidence than ever when you learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious
meals. Come hungry. Preregistration required. Please visit woodlakenaturecenter.
org to register.
Monday, May 2
Noon-2:00 pm
Wednesday, May 4
6:00-8:00 pm
$15/class or $10 for members
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SPECIALS
No pre-registration (unless noted). Programs are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis for both members and non-members. Check in at the front desk.
Maple Syruping Limit 25
Hike into Wood Lake’s sugar bush and help tap, collect, and boil maple sap into
syrup. Listen to the cultural and natural history of these amazing trees and taste
a maple treat.
Saturday, March 5
3:00-4:30 pm
Sunday, March 6
1:00-2:30 or 3:00-4:30 pm
Saturday, March 12
10:00-11:30 am
Sunday, March 13
1:00-2:30 or 3:00-4:30 pm
$3/person, free for members
Friends of Wood Lake Membership
Celebration
Limit 75
Limit 100
Celebrate the earth that sustains us by helping rid the environment of litter,
planting a tree, or helping remove invasive plants. Learn how to help the planet
and turn your yard into a utopia for nature!
Sunday
1:00-4:00 pm
April 24
Free
Start Mushrooming Limit 20
Learn the safe way to find, eat, and cook with nutrient-rich mushrooms. The
instructor is the author of the book, Start Mushrooming, which will be available
(signed by the author) for an extra $10.
Sunday
1:00-2:30 pm
May 1
$5/person, free for members
Silent Hunters Live Owl Show
Limit 60
Discover the nocturnal world of owls. Meet several live owls and explore their
adaptations and uncover the many myths surrounding them. This event is part of
the Big Day Bird-A-Thon. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Saturday
3:00-4:00 pm
May 7
$5/person
Bird Photography
Limit 20
Join expert bird photographer, Jeff Fischer, in learning how to create your best
bird photographs! This program includes one hour of classroom instruction and
a one hour guided bird hike with a Naturalist and Jeff! Check out his talents at
ecobirder.com. Pre-registration is required.
Sunday
1:00-3:00 pm
May 8
$20/person, $10 for Bird-a-Thon participants (on May 7)
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Ramblin’ for Reptiles
Limit 20
Discover the amazing adaptations of these misunderstood creatures by meeting
our captive snakes and turtles up close. Hike to observe them in the wild and
learn their importance to the ecosystem.
Sunday
1:00-2:30 pm
May 15
$3/person, free for members
Marvelous Marsh
Limit 20
An afternoon aquatic adventure awaits! We will hike out to the marsh with tools
to help us catch a closer glimpse of Wood Lake’s aquatic residents and learn
about their unique adaptations.
Sunday
1:00-2:30 pm
May 22
$3/person, free for members
ADULT/CHILD PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Nature Adventurers
Limit 15
Young explorers (ages 3-5; sorry, no younger siblings) accompanied by an
adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit.
Enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, snack, and outdoor discovery time.
Preregistartion and prepayment required. Please visit woodlakenaturecenter.org
to register. $8/child per class.
Tuesdays
10-11:30 am
Wednesdays
10-11:30 am
Topic
March 8
March 9
Maple Syrup
March 22
March 23
Nature and Numbers
April 5
April 6
Spring Storybook Hike
April 19
April 20
Earth Day Celebration
May 3
May 4
Feathered Friends
May 17
May 18
Magical Marsh + picnic after class
Limit 15
Tuesday-Thursday
9:30-11:30 am
June 14-16
$52/child
SCALY AND SLIMY
Uncover the mysterious world of reptiles and amphibians! Explore their habitats,
feed live animals, and discover what makes these animals such an important part
of Wood Lake’s ecosystems through hands-on activities!
Tuesday-Thursday
9:30-11:30 am
August 16-18
$52/child
WILD CHILD FAMILY NATURE CAMP- ALL AGES WELCOME!
Discover nature as a family by going on daily adventures to the forest, marsh,
and prairie. Meet live animals, play games, and discover the natural wild world.
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$52/child
ALL CLASSES:
Tuesdays-Thursdays
Fee: $52
Wildlife Rainbow
Limit 15
From red ladybugs to yellow butterflies to green turtles, the world of nature is
full of color. Look for the colors of the rainbow in the plants and animals of Wood
Lake and learn how animals use color to hide from predators or hunt for prey.
Enjoy delicious rainbow treats and let your creativity run wild with water color
paintings and more.
June 14-16
9:30-11:30 am
Tadpoles and Toads
Limit 15
Through games, demonstrations, crafts, and live animals, learn how these
amazing creatures magically transform. Jump and hop in search of tadpoles and
toads; each day will be a hopping new adventure!
9:30-11:30 am
Limit 15
Dig for bugs and see what lives underground at the Wood Lake Nature Center;
learn about ants, worms, and other gardeners of nature. Play in our flower beds
and compost pile to see what types of creatures help plants grow. Kids will see
and explore the life of a seed, how it develops, and what it turns into. Plant your
very own seed to keep growing at home!
June 28-30
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
Discover the amazing lives of our feathered friends. Enjoy cooking for the birds,
painting with feathers, designing you own binoculars, and learning about your
favorite birds at Wood Lake!
June 21-23
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE
(AGES 4-6) DAY CAMPS
Nature’s Gardener Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting
time exploring different natural topics each visit. Enjoy stories, crafts, handson activities, snack, and outdoor discovery time. Registration and prepayment
required. Please visit woodlakenaturecenter.org to register.
9:30-11:30 am
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Please visit woodlakenaturecenter.
org to register.
The Emily Day Scholarship Fund is available for Richfield students on free and
reduced lunch to attend summer classes. Please call Karen at 612-861-9366
for more information.
June 21-23
Nature Adventurers –
Summer Edition
Tuesday-Thursday
SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN
9:30-11:30
Marsh Madness
Limit 15
Explore the marsh each day with nets, underwater cameras, and more to
discover how animals live in this wet and muddy environment. Collect and
examine beetles, bugs, and other marsh water creatures. Create a colorful
picture for a class story book, and read other stories about marsh life.
July 5-7
9:30-11:30 am
Birds, Bees, and Bunnies
Limit 15
Fly, buzz, and hop while exploring bird nests, a live bee hive, and the furry
mammals that call Wood Lake home. Make a natural bird feeder, enjoy a visit
from a furry friend, eat honey snacks, and play games that will keep everyone
hopping!
July 12-14
9:30-11:30 am
Turtle Power
Limit 15
Three days of turtle fun! Learn about these wonderful creatures known for their
slow walk and beautiful hard shells. Hike around to spot live turtles, play games,
make turtle sock puppets, and learn about turtles from all over the world. Enjoy
meeting and feeding Wood Lake resident turtles!
July 19-21
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9:30-11:30 am
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Magical Mud
Limit 15
Discover how mud has so many uses! Learn how animals use it to build
structures then muck around for creatures in the muddy marsh. Gather dirt from
different areas in the nature center and discover how soils change the plants
and animals around them. Create mud pies, mud huts, and even try a bite of dirt
pudding!
July 26-28
9:30-11:30 am
Feathers, Talons, and Eggs
Limit 15
Explore the magnificent world of birds through stories, crafts, discovery hikes,
and games. Learn how birds use their feathers for flight, talons for hunting,
and nests for protecting their eggs. Make your very own binoculars for bird
identification!
August 9-11
9:30-11:30 am
Animal Adventures
Limit 15
See the amazing animals and plants that live in the wild of Wood Lake Nature
Center. Explore how species from the marsh, prairie, and forest survive in these
unique habitats. Experience meeting and touching live animals in the nature
center. Get ready for a wild week of exploration, hikes, games, snacks, and
stories!
August 16-18
9:30-11:30 am
Butterfly Magic Limit 15
Grab a net and head for the prairie and forest to hunt for caterpillars and
butterflies. Discover the life cycle of a butterfly and how it morphs over time,
with hands-on activities and crafts. Learn about the plants that feed and protect
butterflies and why these creatures are so important.
August 23-25
9:30-11:30 am
FIRST-SECOND GRADE GRADUATE DAY CAMPS
ALL CLASSES:
Mondays-Fridays
Fee: $82
Mysteries of the Marsh
Limit 15
9:00-11:30 am
Fairy Garden Fun Limit 15
Create miniature gardens fit for the tiny creatures of the forest! Create these tiny
home decorations using recycled and repurposed colorful and natural objects.
July 11-15
Fee: $82
Junior Naturalists
Limit 15
Discover what it’s like to be a Naturalist by caring for Wood Lake’s exhibit
reptiles, learning how to identify and survey wild plants and animals, and
assisting with prairie and forest management.
Monday-Friday
1:00-3:30 pm
June 13-17
Bike Hike
Limit 12
Get ready to pedal to fun local locations! Before taking off, review bike safety,
conduct a bike rodeo, and perform bike tune-ups. Bike to different destinations
each day that may include a playground, an ice cream shop, swimming, and
mini-golf. Price includes all admission fees and a daily snack.
Monday-Friday
9:00 am -12:30 pm
June 27-July 1
Fee: $100
Outdoor Survival Skills Limit 20
Learn the skills needed to survive outdoors and become more aware of the
natural world. Discover how to use a compass and read a map, build a shelter
and fire, track animals, and identify edible plants. Put your new skills to the test
with an end of the week Survivor Challenge!
Monday-Friday
9:00-11:30 am
July 11-15
Wildlife Wonders
Limit 15
Learn the tricks, traps, and methods of wildlife biologists by surveying the
insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals that make Wood Lake
their home. Use low-tech live traps and high-tech infrared cameras to “capture”
the critters in their natural habitat.
9:00-11:30 am
August 8-12
Outdoor Chefs Limit 15
Become an expert at identifying plants and using them to make delicious and
nutritious drinks and meals. Wild edibles are plentiful; even some “nuisance”
plants, like garlic mustard and stinging nettle, can be prepared as food. Parents
are invited to Friday’s wildfood café, where these natural, nutritious weeds will be
on the menu in the form of pizza, spaghetti, stir fry and more.
August 22-26
9:00-11:30 am
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Limit 30
Work in groups to build forts from fallen sticks, logs, and tarps. These
imaginative hideouts will be home base for stories, games, nature activities, and
great memories. Parents are invited to tour the forts on Friday.
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9:00-11:30 am
Flower Fiesta Limit 15
Attention future gardeners of Minnesota: learn about the wonderful world of
flowers by planting, identifying, painting, and even eating some of them. Discover
the wide variety of flowers and how to help bees by planting native flowers.
August 15-19
Mondays-Fridays
9:00-11:30 am
Fantastic Forts
July 25-29
MOST CLASSES UNLESS INDICATED DIFFERENTLY:
Monday-Friday
Become marsh detectives while exploring the marsh with nets and cups to
discover all of its secrets. Create your own mystery story book as we unravel the
tales of the wild marsh animals.
June 6-10
THIRD-SIXTH GRADE GRADUATE DAY CAMPS
9:00-11:30 am
Saturday, August 6, 7:00 am
VETERANS PARK
Visit www.urbanwildland.com for more
information.
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Richfield Police and Fire Safety Day
Tuesday, June 7, 8:00 am to 5:15 pm
Richfield STEM School, 7020 12th Ave S
For 64 children entering fourth grade.
Participants will learn fire, bike, electrical and
personal safety, basic first aid, emergency
preparedness and bullying prevention, all while
being mentored by police officers and fire
fighters. A graduation and pizza party will take
place immediately following Safety Day in the
STEM School lunchroom. The $25 registration fee includes lunch, snacks,
T-shirt, prizes, and a pizza dinner for the participant and one parent
(additional dinner tickets may be purchased for $4/each).
Register at www.richfieldrecreation.com. Space is limited, so
register early. Registration deadline is May 30. Scholarships are
available for qualified kids by calling 612-861-9845.
BECOME A MEMBER!
Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL)
MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
Memberships include FREE admission to Saturday and
Sunday Specials (up to $3) and other programs, plus free on-site
cross-country ski and snowshoe rental and a 10% discount
on select programs and merchandise.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS
Registration Information
Richfield Recreation Services accepts cash, check, Visa,
MasterCard or Discover. You may register by…
WALK IN:
REGISTER ONLINE:
Registration for all activities/classes is accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Walk-in registrations will be handled first.
Registration is now available online for many of Richfield’s Recreation programs!
Check out www.richfieldrecreation.com for a link to the online registration
site where you can set up an account, sign up and pay for many of the classes
offered through Richfield Recreation Services. For more information, please call
the Recreation Services Department at the Community Center, at 612-861-9395.
MAIL:
PASSPORT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Registrations received by mail will be considered as they are received.
If an activity should fill up, a waiting list will be started. Please include your name,
address, phone, activity title, activity date and time. Make checks payable to the
City of Richfield.
PHONE AND FAX:
Check the brochure section for the correct phone number and pay by credit card.
Department Fax numbers are: Recreation & Senior Programs, 612-861-9388;
Ice Arena, 612-861-9353; and, Wood Lake Nature Center, 612-861-9367.
For those that may need financial assistance to participate in our programs.
This assistance is for qualified Richfield residents only. For more information,
please call the Recreation Services Department at the Community Center,
at 612-861-9385.
RICHFIELD READY
Scholarships are available for qualifying youth.
Call 612-861-9361 for more information.
Recreation Services General Policies & Procedures
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
If you need to withdraw from a program, you must notify the Recreation Services office where you registered (Community Center, Ice Arena, Wood Lake, etc.) before the session begins.
1. The Richfield Recreation Services Department reserves the right to cancel class(es) or activities due to insufficient enrollment or issues beyond our control. Full refunds will be given when classes are cancelled
by our department.
2. When a class is not cancelled by the department, registered program participants are eligible to receive a refund when canceling one week prior to the first class session. No refunds will be issued when
requested within one week or after the start of the first class session unless for bona fide medical reasons. Refunds will be prorated if you have participated in the class prior to the occurrence of the medical
condition. Richfield Recreation Services reserves the right to require documentation from a physician.
3. When a customer attends the first class of a session and the class does not meet their expectations, we will give a prorated refund for the remaining classes. The refund must be requested before the second
class session takes place.
4. Refunds will not be issued for classes missed due to illness or vacations.
5. For activities that have advance program expenses, i.e. bus transportation, contracted services or prepaid admissions, no refunds will be issued after the registration deadline.
REGISTERING FOR OTHERS
When registering for recreation programs, you may only register your immediate family and one other family (a family constitutes all persons permanently living at the same address).
VOLUNTARY PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
I understand that my or my child’s participation in this program is voluntary and that the program is offered for the benefit of participants. I also understand that the risk of injury to myself or child from the activities
in the program is significant, including potential for permanent disability and death. In consideration of my or my child being allowed to participate, I knowingly assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even
if arising from the negligence of the City of Richfield, its agents or employees. For myself, my child, my spouse and our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, I release and hold harmless the City of
Richfield, its agents and employees with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, loss or damage to person or property arising out of connected to my or my child’s participation in this program, whether arising
from the negligence of the City or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.”
CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDINGS OF PROGRAMS
Richfield Recreation Services uses photography and video recordings to document activities and promote recreation opportunities. Participation in a recreation activity acts as your consent to such photographs and
recordings unless you indicate otherwise to City staff.
Online registration is available for many programs. Visit www.richfieldrecreation.com, click on Online Registration, and select Browse Activities.
Payment accepted by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
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Fresh, local, affordable food.
It’s our 26th season! Since 1990, Richfield Recreation Services has
coordinated the Richfield Farmers Market in Veterans Memorial Park
to provide access to local, healthy, and affordable foods. We offer this
transformative gathering space where long-term sustaining connections
between MN farmers & producers, community members, and neighbor
to neighbor relationships are strengthened. The Market emphasizes
educational and recreational activities to promote active living and
community enrichment.
The Richfield Farmers Market is the destination for shoppers looking for
healthy MN locally-grown produce, meats and products. We are
proud to say that all of our vendors come to us from 200 miles or less.
The market offers special events, including free musical performances,
weekly family activities, raffle prizes and a chance to connect with your
community!
Veterans Memorial Park Farmers Market
64th St. and Portland Ave.–held under the picnic pavilion, rain or shine!
SATURDAYS: May 21–October 22
7:00 am-12:00 pm (May thru Sept.)
8:00 am–12:00 pm (Oct.)
Bus Route # 5
Vendor registration for the 2016 season will be open until March 15. New food vendors are welcome
to apply. Visit our website or contact us at one of the numbers (at right) for more information.
With over 22 vendors, The Richfield Farmers Market is one of the best
locations in the Twin Cities. Besides the market, Veterans Memorial Park
has walking trails, a mini golf course, a malt shop café, and an updated
playground. The market offers ample parking and seating for customers
as well as onsite restrooms
We Accept SNAP/EBT cards, Credit/Debit cards, WIC checks,
and Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.
For more information, call 612-861-9385 or visit our
website at www.richfieldfarmersmarket.org
...and join us on Facebook! If you are interested in volunteering at the Richfield Farmers Market,
please call Cheryl Dragotis at 612-861-9363.
FREE
Calling All Artists!
The Richfield Arts Commission is looking for
“undiscovered” artists who are willing
to show their work at
the Richfield Municipal Center
and the Community Center.
We are especially looking for
3D art in wood and glass or small
sculptures that would fit in our
display case in the lobby.
Contact MaryKaye at 612-861-9387
or mchampa@cityofrichfield.org
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Richfield Recreation welcomes you to
ART in the PARK
Come and enjoy free family art activities
and entertainment during the
Farmers Market from 9:30-11:30 am
on Saturdays: June 11, July 9 & August 13
SPRING/SUMMER 2016 • WWW.RICHFIELDRECREATION.COM
ART CENTER (64TH & PORTLAND)
Sponsored by the Richfield Arts Commission