• Monarch Butterfly Conservation

    Hope Church (Room 241) Oakdale, MN 7910 15th Street North, Oakdale

    Presented by Katie-Lynn Puffer, Education Manager, Project Coordinator-Monarchs and More Educator Institute

  • Garden Club of Minneapolis presents 2026 Gardening Trends

    St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church 3450 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis

    Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for an enjoyable evening with Susan Bachman West, CEO of Bachman’s.  Ms. Bachman West will share insights into 2026 gardening trends, highlighting emerging ideas, plants, and practices shaping the future of gardening. Free and open to the public. For more information, go to https://gardenclubmpls.org/calendar/events/

    Free
  • Books in the Garden

    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    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 you do not need to have attended any previous series to join us for the 2026 course. In each of these books, the class will...

    $120 – $220
  • Planting for Clean Water- Rain Gardens

    City of Edina

    Learn all about how water moves across residential landscapes and how every yard and garden can have an impact on improving water quality. Designers from Metro Blooms Design+Build will walk through the steps of assessing your yard, directing water runoff, installing a rain barrel, siting a rain garden and more. Following the presentation, attendees will...

    Free – $15
  • Spring Seasonal Teas

    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our chef creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before or...

    $85 – $95
  • Forest Bathing

    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    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 can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice. See select dates through September and visit...

    $28 – $48
  • GET GROWING! A HORTICULTURE DAY hosted by the Olmsted County Extension Master Gardeners

    Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Aune Hall 1508 Aune Dr. SE, Rochester

    Join the Olmsted County Master Gardener Program for Get Growing! A Horticulture Day.  This in-person event features research-based gardening and horticulture education, with speakers sharing best practices for home gardens and adapting landscapes to a changing environment.   Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions of Master Gardeners, explore vendors and exhibitors, and connect with...

    $50.00
  • Landscape Design Class

    Join Chisago County Master Gardeners Dawn and Sue K for a Saturday class from 9-11. We’ll help you create a functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space for your home yard, & will discuss designing gardens based on the level of maintenance, cost and environmental adaptation.  The course will include time to work on your design. ...

    $10.00
  • North Star Lily Society’s Spring Bulb Sale

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

    Spring Lily Bulb Sale Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419. 9:00 AM Bachman's doors open 9:15 AM sale opens to members. (Fill out membership form and bring $10 renewal in cash or check if your membership is due). 10 AM open to the public until sold out Come...

    Free
  • Home Cannabis Cultivation

    Women's Environmental Institute 15715 River Road, North Branch

    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 plants out there (that grows like a weed), with some basic gardening know-how, you can nurture plants from seed to flower and harvest your own high-quality...

    $75
  • A Year in the Life of Honeybees: Beekeeping Certification Course

    Women's Environmental Institute 15715 River Road, North Branch

    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 through October 18 unless otherwise noted. This experiential class will cover the historic folklore, agricultural politics and current sciences of sustainable beekeeping in northern climates. The seven-session...

    $295