Community Events Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
In a world defined by constant motion, "Stillpoint, Changing Line" explores the tension between what we hold onto and what we let go. This exhibition serves to illustrate that nothing...
Free – $20
Where The Seed Remembers is an immersive multicultural community art exhibit that celebrates earth, creation, lineage and memory. It is co-curated by artist, storyteller, and cultural architect Joshua "Brotha Asé"...
Free – $20
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Midwest Farmers of Color Collective is a place for growers, knowledge holders, cultivators, and farmers of color. Whether you are just beginning your journey, or have been a farmer for...
Free
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3 events,
The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum in Minnesota Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/petal-and-plot-plant-stories-and-garden-tips/id1859069719 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wNzRsz7qoreqaUKfyKsMr?si=ea50ecf34595462c Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/498b81c1-4bcd-450f-be0e-8e0f18c45788/petal-and-plot--plant-stories-and-garden-tips
Free
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3 events,
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With urbanization and the ongoing loss of key prairies and landscapes, our native bees'; and butterflies'; habits are disappearing. These pollinators are critical for maintaining our crops as well as... |
3 events,
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Garden Orientation & Preparation // Orientación y preparación del jardín Wednesday, April 29th and May 6th 5:30-7:30 pm Bryant Community Garden (3856 Columbus Ave S)
Free
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3 events,
Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden....
Free – $20
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3 events,
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Garden Orientation & Preparation // Orientación y preparación del jardín Wednesday, April 29th and May 6th 5:30-7:30pm Bryant Community Garden (3856 Columbus Ave S)
Free
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6 events,
Walk toward the trees! Take in Mary Pat Maracle’s textured photo encaustics of detailed broadleaves and Kristen Palm’s vivid, representational abstract trees and landscapes. Step back to experience Palm’s bold...
Free – $20
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Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for their Annual Public Plant Sale. Discover a variety of annuals and perennials, all-season pollinator plants and natives, "fillers, thrillers, and spillers" for both...
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Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for their Annual Public Plant Sale. Discover a variety of annuals and perennials, all-season pollinator plants and natives, "fillers, thrillers, and spillers" for both...
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Join us May 7th at 7 PM at the University Club of Saint Paul (420 Summit Ave, St. Paul) for an event with award-winning writer and photographer Rhonda Fleming Hayes...
Free
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6 events,
Shop this amazing selection of plants chosen by Arboretum horticulture experts at this annual sale featuring a wide selection of annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and trees. This year we...
Free
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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process...
$28 – $48
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Rain or Shine – Arneson Acres Park 4711 W. 70th St. Edina, MN 55424 Nursery and member grown vegetables, herbs, perennials, natives, and sun and shade annuals, heirloom tomatoes, hanging... |
7 events,
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Annuals/Perennials/Veggies/Herbs/Natives and Hanging Baskets Pollinators love that our plants are from local reputable nurseries that do not use neonicotinoids! Cash, Checks or Credit Accepted Come and support this local non-profit...
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Join Great River Greening at one of Redwood County’s largest and most diverse WMA, Lamberton Wildlife Management Areas (1,350 acres). This site has been assembled over decades and provides essential habitat for many...
Free
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Do you have a small space, poor soil, or face other challenges that stand in the way of successful gardening? If so, container gardening where you grow plants in pots... |
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4 events,
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Treat mom to a day without cooking this Mother's Day! And what better place to celebrate than the Arboretum! Rootstock will be offering grab-and-go box lunches for advance purchase for...
$20 – $40
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4 events,
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Thousands of Minnesota grown plants: Perennials for sun and shade with a large Native section, Annuals, Vegetables and Herbs, Trees and Shrubs, Houseplants, Garden items and more. Includes 15,000+ neonic-free... |
5 events,
Many annuals, perennials, tomatoes and herbs! May 14 - noon to 5 May 15 & 16 - 9 to 5 1184 115th Circle NE, Blaine Cash/check/credit accepted.
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Natural landscapes in the US and Canada have been drastically altered by human activities such as infrastructure development, logging, overgrazing, the introduction of invasive species, and fire suppression. With the...
Free
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17 events,
Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage...
Free – $20
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May 16th from 8-11 a.m. at St. Stephen's School parking lot, 6th and Main St., Anoka. We will have a large variety of member grown plants, perennials including a large...
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Featuring a wide variety of Perennials from our gardens. All roots washed and repotted in new potting mix.
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Garden Club of Ramsey County The Great Plant Sale May 16, 2026 – 9:00 am - Noon Rain or Shine – St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave St. Paul,...
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Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave, Maplewood. The sale...
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Come and shop our plant sale! We will have a variety of plants for sale. Our proceeds support our mission to educate and engage the community. Opens at 9:00 am...
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Come explore an abundance of sprouts and seedlings for sale at the Washington County Master Gardener's Plant Sale and Garden Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May...
Free
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Native wildflowers, ferns and grasses will be for sale from multiple vendors. This is a farmer’s market style event and each vendor operates their own market stall and is paid...
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Course Description: In this hands-on workshop, Stig will show you how to grow mushrooms outdoors using low tech methods like logs, patches, and bags. Thinking about expanding your food cultivation...
$85
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Come and enjoy the fun of shopping from a selection of over 1000 plants! Perennials are dug from our club member’s gardens, washed to bare roots, and then planted in... 
Shop for unique varieties of nursery grown and member grown annuals, perennials, natives, houseplants, veggies and herbs. Visit our Garden Shed to find gently used Garden Art, books, tools and...
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You don't need to dig up a huge plot in your backyard to grow your own food. Even if you have only a small space available on your porch or...
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Peonies, Plants, Painting Participatory Performances! The theme of this festival is HEALING NATURE Start the day with a run, feel evil spirits flee as the Lion Dances to thundering drums!,... |
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5 events,
Become a beekeeper in this seven-session hands-on class that meets on the third Sunday of the month while following the life of honeybees. The first class is Sunday, April 19 and continues...
$295
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3 events,
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Are you looking for alternatives to harsh chemicals when it comes to controlling Japanese Beetle grubs, Mosquitos and Ants in your lawn and yard? Join us to learn about natural... |
5 events,
“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings. Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on...
Free – $20
The Rochester Garden and Flower Club presents a plant sale in the Horticultural Building on the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. The sale offers healthy, locally grown plants. Vendors from local garden...
Free
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Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni McNaron. Books in the Garden is a continuation of the ongoing series by the same title, but...
$120 – $220
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5 events,
Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage...
Free – $20
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Rain or Shine! Great deals on perennials, native plants, orchids, heirloom vegetables, roses, herbs and annuals. Open at 8:00 a.m. until sold out. |
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“As a man who long convinced himself that he lived on the edge of the world, here’s my wish for you: Embrace the awe. Allow yourself to feel alone. Then...
Free
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4 events,
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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process...
$28 – $48
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4 events,
Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage...
Free – $20
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Annual MHS Hosta Sale Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8 AM to 2 PM at Smith Coffee Cafe, 8107 Eden Prairie Road. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Over 1000 Hosta for sale,...
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Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts...
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. 9:00am-1:00pm Oakdale Nature Preserve Large Picnic Shelter 4444 Hadley Avenue N Oakdale, MN 55128 Perennials, Natives, Vegetables, Houseplants, and Miscellaneous Garden Items.
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Volunteers will partner with Great River Greening and Superior National Forest to plant trees as part of a reforestation effort at Ninemile Campground. Volunteers will learn about forest management strategies in the...
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Hopkins ANA Plant Sale 2026 Saturday, June 6: 9-11am Where: the parking lot of Alice Smith Elementary, 801 Minnetonka Mills Rd The annual Plant Sale provides 50% of the... |
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