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Maple Syruping (Hale)Trips & ToursLearn about the natural and cultural history of maple syruping. Identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and learn about the cooking process of turning sap into syrup. Class held at Woodlake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive Richfield. *During in-person outdoor classes participants must agree to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at all times, do an At-Home Daily Health Assessment and answer the health screening questions upon arriving at the class. Participants with any signs of illness are to stay home.Lifelong Learning 55+ Winter 2021
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WaitlistMississippi River Flyway Bird Watching (Hale)Trips & ToursEach year, an estimated 325 bird species use the Mississippi River to guide them during their roundtrip migration. Find out more about how and why birds use the Mississippi River to guide them during such an impressive journey. Then, develop your bird watching skills while looking for migratory birds along the river with a naturalist. All experience levels are welcome. Binoculars provided if needed Class held at Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 N Mississippi Dr. *During in-person outdoor classes participants must agree to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at all times, do an At-Home Daily Health Assessment and answer the health screening questions upon arriving at the class. Participants with any signs of illness are to stay home.Lifelong Learning 55+ Winter 2021
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Urban Canines Hike (Hale)Trips & ToursDiscover what life is like for the foxes and coyotes in our city. Learn about these urban predators that live in our parks and neighborhoods during a naturalist guided hike. Explore track patterns and how their behaviors differ from rural members of their species. Please do not bring pets along on this hike. Class held at Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 N Mississippi Dr. *During in-person outdoor classes participants must agree to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at all times, do an At-Home Daily Health Assessment and answer the health screening questions upon arriving at the class. Participants with any signs of illness are to stay home.Lifelong Learning 55+ Winter 2021
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Winter Animal Tracks (Hale)Trips & ToursEnjoy a winter walk with a naturalist at Woodlake Nature Center to discover the resident animals that are active in winter and identify their tracks, scat and homes. Class held at Woodlake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield. *During in-person outdoor classes participants must agree to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at all times, do an At-Home Daily Health Assessment and answer the health screening questions upon arriving at the class. Participants with any signs of illness are to stay home.Lifelong Learning 55+ Winter 2021