Community Events Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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7 events,
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of autumn at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! From whimsical scarecrows to an extraordinary pumpkin display, fall is bursting with creativity, color and seasonal charm....
Free – $20
Just 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance on Highway 5, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum AppleHouse is an iconic seasonal destination, featuring Minnesota-grown apples, including varieties grown at... 
Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out "Garden Highlights" updated weekly, to see what's blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be...
Free – $20
By juxtaposing the fluid transparency of watercolor, the rich, worked texture of oil, and the spectral light of photography, this show challenges the viewer to move beyond the literal. “Thin...
Free – $20
Presented by the University of MN Landscape Arboretum and the University of MN Extension. The 2027 ProHort Core Course offers comprehensive knowledge that has the power to transform your gardens! The...
$655 – $695
A Seven-Month Training Course in Aquaponic Farming This class meets the third Sunday of the month, Oct 2026-May 2027. Are you interested in pursuing a career in aquaculture, or diversifying...
$275
In the natural world, a flower blooms for only a set period of time—holding its breath in a brief, brilliant display before returning to the earth. But in Chasing Flowers,...
Free – $20
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8 events,
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Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Tickets are available now before the show begins. Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight...
Free – $35
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7 events,
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In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will explore the cultural and practical uses of medicinal plants by learning how to make alcoholado, a traditional Puerto Rican herbal remedy used to...
Free
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7 events,
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Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal...
$85 – $95
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7 events,
Just 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance on Highway 5, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum AppleHouse is an iconic seasonal destination, featuring Minnesota grown apples, gourmet packaged foods,...
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Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists....
$85 – $95
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7 events,
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Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists....
$85 – $95
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7 events,
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On May 24, 2024, Governor Walz signed a bill legalizing natural organic reduction (human composting) in Minnesota, making us the 11th state to legalize this new option for people to...
$85
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7 events,
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Join HCHS as we host Hennepin County Master Gardener, Chidi Chidozie, Chidi will share his life time of experience and applied/researched based practices with African Gardening and African vegetables.
free to new guests
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7 events,
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Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis along with club member Megan Andorfer as she shares her process for starting seeds on a simple system, the joys and challenges of growing...
Free
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7 events,
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Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists....
$85 – $95
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7 events,
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Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists....
$85 – $95
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10 events,
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Course Description: Growing your own cannabis at home is a rewarding and fascinating hobby. Whether you’re aiming for a high-THC yield or just want to grow one of the most interesting...
$85
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Reduce your lawn and bring on the pollinators! Learn basic tips and tools to give your yard a beautiful facelift, increase its wildlife value, and reduce its ecological footprint. We’ll...
$15 – $20
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Spend a day learning the basics and benefits of growing hazel in the Upper Midwest. We will discuss the various species that grow in our region; ecosystem benefits of these...
$80
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Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists....
$85 – $95
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7 events,
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Guest Speaker: Jenn Hovland As the founder and creative designer of Studio Louise Flowers, Jenn Hovland brings over 25 years of floral design and gardening experience. Jenn has designed at... |
7 events,
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What started as a single vermicompost bin in one classroom has grown into a district-wide program diverting 20,000+ pounds of lunch waste annually, composting education in every classroom, and gardens...
Free
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8 events,
Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and...
Free – $35
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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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10 events,
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Few decorations represent the holiday season like wreaths hanging on your door. Join instructor Susan Snegosky at the Arboretum for our Holiday Wreath Workshop and get excellent hands-on instruction in...
$105 – $125
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Spend a day learning the basics and benefits of growing hazel in the Upper Midwest. We will discuss the various species that grow in our region; ecosystem benefits of these...
$80
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Spend the day at the Arboretum discovering the trails and then step inside for a cozy snack or lunch and afternoon music. Enjoy indoor performances on winter days from local...
Free – $20
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9 events,
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Few decorations represent the holiday season like wreaths hanging on your door. Join instructor Susan Snegosky at the Arboretum for our Holiday Wreath Workshop and get excellent hands-on instruction in...
$105 – $125
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Spend the day at the Arboretum discovering the trails and then step inside for a cozy snack or lunch and afternoon music. Enjoy indoor performances on winter days from local...
Free – $20
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7 events,
In a dramatic departure from the quiet traditions of botanical illustration, Jonathan Aller presents a series of "portraits" in which the natural world takes on muscular, vital forms rather than...
Free – $20
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8 events,
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Are you interested in adding reading to your day with kids? Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for Story Time in the Andersen Horticultural Library....
Free – $20
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8 events,
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Spend the day at the Arboretum discovering the trails and then step inside for a cozy snack or lunch and afternoon music. Enjoy indoor performances on winter days from local...
Free – $20
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8 events,
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Spend the day at the Arboretum discovering the trails and then step inside for a cozy snack or lunch and afternoon music. Enjoy indoor performances on winter days from local...
Free – $20
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8 events,
This is a one-of-a-kind annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale! There will be exquisite seasonal gift items that are handmade with winter or holiday themes including knit scarves, shawls and hats for the...
Free – $20
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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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8 events,
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Spend the day at the Arboretum discovering the trails and then step inside for a cozy snack or lunch and afternoon music. Enjoy indoor performances on winter days from local...
Free – $20
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