Wood Lake Nature Center

Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150 acre nature preserve within Richfield, Minnesota. In addition to Wood Lake, the park contains mixed lowland forest, cattail marsh and restored prairie habitats. Three miles of walking trails surround the lake. According to the Wood Lake Nature Center's website, Wood Lake was once a recreational lake surrounded by homes. [ [http://www.woodlakenaturecenter.org/About.html About Wood Lake Nature Center] , Wood Lake Nature Center Website]

The city of Richfield founded the Wood Lake Nature Center in 1971.

Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL)

In 1991, Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) was launched as an advocacy and fundraising group in support of the nature center. [ [http://www.woodlakenaturecenter.org/FOWL/FOWLhome.html Friends of Wood Lake Nature Center] , Wood Lake Nature Center Website] Major fundraising events include the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K Race and Friends of Wood Lake Golf Klassic.

External Links

* [http://www.woodlakenaturecenter.org Wood Lake Nature Center]
* [http://www.urbanwildland.com Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K]
* [http://www.woodlakenaturecenter.org/Events/GolfKlassic.html Friends of Wood Lake Golf Klassic]

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