Resilient Yards Workshop (Virtual) | Blue Thumb

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Gain resources and guidance for creating beautiful habitat for pollinators, protecting clean water, and restoring the ecology of your yard! In this workshop, participants will learn do-it-yourself skills for assessing your yard and creating a project plan. Also learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden,...

Free – $15

9 Steps to Biodiversity

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The need for biodiversity in our landscapes is more important than ever before! Researchers have projected that a million plants and animals are risk of extinction, many within decades. Populations of many insect species have been declining worldwide, and the United Nations is now working on global agreements to try to reverse what’s happening. Be...

Strategies for Healthier Landscaping

Saint Anthony Park Lutheran Church 2323 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Russ Henry will speak to the St Anthony Park Garden club, giving an overview of strategies for healthier landscaping. As the president of Minnehaha Falls Landscape & Giving Tree Gardens, and the founder of Bee Safe Minneapolis, Russ Henry has been protecting and growing ecosystems across Minnesota for decades without the use of pesticides or...

Free

Seed Starting Basics: Ready, Set, Grow! [Pre-recorded Webinar]

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Starting your own seeds allows you to pick varieties you love, grow many plants for less money, and brighten up late winter days with the promise of summer gardens. Learn about seed selection, seed starting soil mixes, flats, pots, lighting, temperature, and fertilizers for optimum growth, and how to use soil blockers and other seed...

UMN Environmental Justice Summit: Breaking Down the Silos Building a Better Future

University of Minnesota- Coffman Memorial Union 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis

The IonE Undergraduate Leaders invite you to the Community Environmental Justice Expo. The intent of this event is to connect university students with community members and organizations within the greater Twin Cities area focused on environmental justice and climate action. The event is open to the general public and will be hosted in the Mississippi Room of...

Morrison County Horticulture Day

Little Falls Community High School 1001 5th Ave SE, Little Falls, Minnesota

Morrison County Master Gardeners will host the spring horticulture day at Little Falls Community High School, beginning at 8 a.m. with registration and refreshments. Sessions on soil and common myths, tree and lawn care, houseplants, popular plants and pollinator gardens will be held, ending at approximately 12:00 noon. To register call the Morrison County Extension...

$20.00

Garden Fever 25th Annual Horticulture Day

Chaska Event Center 3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, Minnesota, United States

Every spring, the Carver-Scott Master Gardeners kick off the gardening season with Garden Fever.  This year, we celebrate 25 years of this festive, inspiring, and educational event. Our primary goals are to inspire gardeners of all ages by offering top notch, research-based education not only during Garden Fever, but throughout the year. Let us help...

$45

Spring 2024 Lily Bulb Sale

Bachman's on Lyndale (Heritage Room) 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

The North Star Lily Society is holding its 2024 Spring Lily Bulb Fundraiser Sale. More than 80 Lily varieties for sale including: Asiatic, Asiatic Pixies, Orientals, Oriental Pixies, Trumpets and Aurelians, Interdivisional and Species. Come early for best selection. Starts 9:00 a.m. (Members Only) 10:00 a.m. (General Public) until sold out. (You can join the...

Free

Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota Inc. Annual Meeting open to public

Saturday, April 6, 2024; 9:30 AM registration, 10:00 AM start - $30 (lunch included) Location:  McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center 13550 Dakota Avenue, Savage, MN 55378 Contact: cwilliamsteacher303@gmail.com Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota Inc website:  mngardenclubs.com Everyone is invited to the beautiful natural setting of McColl Pond ELC.  Natural elements, prairie, woods, and birds create...

$30

Garden Fever

Chaska Event Center 3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, Minnesota, United States

Carver-Scott Master Gardeners are pleased to present Garden Fever. Celebrating the 25th year, this event will feature four work sessions which are sure to educate and inspire gardeners of all levels. There will also be a vendor fair, silent auction, garden art sale, and door prizes. Lunch is included with the registration fee.

$3 – $55

Yoga in the Gardens

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, United States

Our Yoga in the Gardens series features year-round wellness classes led by local instructors. From traditional yoga and meditation classes to sound healing and Tai Chi, you’ll get to explore what yoga is truly about. Classes are held on Thursdays and Sundays. Advanced registration is required for all classes, and capacity is limited. Please note,...

$7.50 – $22.50