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SUMMARY:Spring Seasonal Teas
DESCRIPTION: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 after with their tea ticket. We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at our teas. Please let us know of any vegetarian requests when purchasing your ticket so we can prepare for your visit. No other substitutions or special dietary requests are available. We encourage you to register your entire party together so we can seat you accordingly. Please visit the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/spring-seasonal-teas/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
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SUMMARY:Grasses that Last
DESCRIPTION:We all want more family time and less mowing lawns. Selecting the right type of grass and knowing how to use low-input management practices will help you find that time. Join us to see the difference in grass types and learn about getting more time to play than work. Click here to view the full calendar and to register. Course details are found on page 13.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/grasses-that-last/
LOCATION:Centennial High School West: Learning Commons\, 4757 North Road\, Circle Pines\, 55014
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners":MAILTO:anokamgs@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
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SUMMARY:Growing Blueberries
DESCRIPTION:Join Chisago County Master Gardener Dianne to learn about blueberry varieties developed specially for our climate.  She will  cover soil preparation\, specifics of soil improvement\, pruning\, and care of new and established plants.  Come and learn how to make the most of your blueberry plants! \nEmail humb0025@umn.edu to register so we have enough handouts available.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/growing-blueberries/
LOCATION:Chisago County Senior/Community Center\, 38790 6th Ave\, North Branch\, MN\, 55056
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260304T180418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T180419Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Theme Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day cooking is often defined by a narrow set of expectations\, but Irish food has always been more layered than a single holiday plate. In this demonstration and tasting class\, Chef Cheo offers a fresh perspective on traditional Irish flavors\, exploring recipes\, techniques and presentations that feel both familiar and unexpected. \nRooted in land\, weather and history\, Irish cooking favors hearty ingredients and dishes meant to sustain and bring people together. Instead of repeating the usual corned beef and cabbage\, the class reimagines classic elements with thoughtful updates — turning soda bread into tender scones\, enriching cottage pie with Guinness and reshaping beloved flavors into new\, shareable forms that still honor their origins. The result is an engaging experience that balances tradition with creativity and offers new ways to enjoy Irish-inspired cooking well beyond March. See website for ticketing.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/st-patricks-theme-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Farm at the Arboretum\, 3210 West 82nd Street\, Chanhassen\, 55317
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260108T204947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174202Z
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SUMMARY:Women and Chainsaws
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: If you don’t already love your chainsaw\, you will after this class. We will focus on chainsaw safety and operation\, and briefly touch on maintenance. We will discuss finding and caring for PPE (personal protective equipment) that fits you properly\, creating and maintaining a safe work environment\, and safe chainsaw operation. We will bring several different chainsaws to show differences in chain type\, bar length\, handle placement\, etc. \nIn the afternoon we will work on how to safely operate a chainsaw while practicing basic chainsaw skills. We will have a limited amount of PPE for you to use if you do not have your own. During this class no one will be allowed to operate a chainsaw\, whether it is your own or one of ours\, unless you are wearing adequate PPE: chaps or chainsaw pants; and a helmet with eye\, ear and face protection. \nWhat to Bring: Your chainsaw\, if you have one; Your PPE (head\, ear\, and eye protection; boots and work gloves); the clothing you need to be warm and comfortable in the classroom and outside; Your lunch\, snacks\, and a water bottle. \nThis class is designed for people who identify as women or non-binary. \n  \nInstructor Bios:  \nLouise Levy holds a master’s degree in silviculture and after a decade of experience in rural forestry\, made a small but seismic lateral shift into the world of urban forestry and arboriculture. In 2011 she founded Levy Tree Care\, and since tree care and civic engagement go hand in hand for her\, she also spends time on community presentations\, donations of tree care\, tree preservation advocacy\, sponsorship of arts programs\, and collegial professional development. \nJenna Strait is a certified B level sawyer with the U.S. Forest Service in both gas-powered and crosscut saws and works as a utility line clearance arborist. Jenna’s background also includes work as an Americorps field coordinator\, where she conducted chainsaw safety\, operation and maintenance classes for service volunteers in the arrowhead region of Minnesota. \nHolly Rose is a certified B level feller with the U.S. Forest Service and an assistant chainsaw safety trainer for Forest Safety Instruction\, where she helps guide people in a variety of industries across the Midwest on how to use a chainsaw safely\, correctly\, and confidently. Her background also includes working with the National Park Service and contracting with the Forest Industry Safety and Training Association and the Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network. \nMake a day of it! On the way to WEI\, visit charming Lindstrom\, MN\, for Northwoods Roasterie coffee and a pastry from the Lindstrom Bakery. After class\, visit Wild River State Park (only 10 minutes from WEI). Franconia Sculpture Park is also nearby and open ’til 8pm daily.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/women-and-chainsaws/
LOCATION:Women’s Environmental Institute\, 15715 River Road\, North Branch\, 55056
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Shrink Your Lawn- by Dustin Demmer
DESCRIPTION:ustin is the owner of the native plant nursery Blazing Star Gardens\, and is well known for producing and landscaping with native plants.   In addition to growing and marketing beautiful native plants\, he is a professional landscaper and garden designer who understands many people want beautiful\, high-quality gardens with native plants.  His mission for Blazing Star Gardens is to create wildflower gardens that support wildlife and bring native plants back to the cities and back to the people. \nDustin will help folks figure out how to reduce their lawns and bring their yards to life with native plant landscapes designed to enhance the beauty and vitality of their properties.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/shrink-your-lawn-by-dustin-demmer/
LOCATION:Emmaus Church\, 712 Linden St N\, Northfield\, 55057
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260202T173135Z
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SUMMARY:Growing and Using Herbs in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re envisioning a small container garden or a raised bed in your yard\, herbs are a fantastic addition to any space\, serving a wide range of purposes from providing food for pollinators to culinary & medicinal. From your garden to your table\, and every step in between\, come join an Anoka County Master Gardener as they guide you through planting\, growing\, harvesting\, preserving\, and cooking with herbs. To register\, click here.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/growing-and-using-herbs-in-minnesota/
LOCATION:Anoka-Hennepin Educational Service Center\, 2727 North Ferry Street\, Anoka\, 55303
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners":MAILTO:anokamgs@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260209T165406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165407Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Superior Farmer Social
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a beverage (NA options available too!) and a very casual gathering of friendly folks!  Snacks are available for purchase\, and you can bring food or order food for delivery to the brewery. \nFree Event.\nNo registration required\, just show up. \nIn collaboration with Carlton County Soil & Water District.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/lake-superior-farmer-social-2/
LOCATION:Moose Lake Brewery\, 244 Lakeshore Dr\, Moose Lake\, 55767
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Farming Assiciation":MAILTO:info@sfa-mn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Signature Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. On March 11 and 12th\, dine surrounded by the vibrant colors of the Spring Flower Show as you enjoy a delightful menu inspired by the coming warm weather and the waters that flow through Minnesota and the upper midwest. The venue is the Oswald Visitor Center’s Great Hall\, transformed into a botanical haven for the Spring Flower Show.  Please reserve your tickets on the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/arboretum-signature-dinner/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260216T160750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T160751Z
UID:10005333-1773252000-1773261000@northerngardener.org
SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to attract bees\, butterflies\, and birds to your home garden? Learn to select plants and design a native plant garden that supports wildlife and brings beauty to your outdoor space! \nThis workshop includes a presentation by Metro Blooms Design+Build landscape designers on pollinator-friendly plantings and landcare practices that can be adopted in your home garden\, followed by time to meet in small groups with landscape designers and master gardeners to discuss your project ideas and plans. The workshop will cover selecting and siting native trees and shrubs\, designing a native plant garden\, pollinator-friendly maintenance practices\, and more. \nThis workshop is hosted by the City of Minneapolis in partnership with Minneapolis Community Education. You can register for this workshop through Minneapolis Community Ed. \nNote: The workshop will start at 6pm and go into breakout groups after a short presentation. If you need to leave early\, you can communicate that in your small group and leave after you meet with your designer.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Roosevelt High School\, 4029 28th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T200000
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CREATED:20260112T171833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T210131Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club  of Minneapolis presents The Forager's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for an engaging presentation with Tim Clemens\, Consulting Mycologist and founder of Ironwood Foraging Co. Tim will share how people\, plants\, and mushrooms are deeply connected\, and how those relationships come to life through the practice of foraging. \nFree and open to the public. \nFor more information\, go to https://gardenclubmpls.org/calendar/events/ \nPhoto credit:  Tim Clemens
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/gardem-club-of-minneapolis-presents-the-foragers-garden/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 3450 Irving Ave S\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260108T204906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T204906Z
UID:10005254-1773169200-1773172800@northerngardener.org
SUMMARY:Dahlias in Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karen Zierdt
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/dahlias-in-your-garden/
LOCATION:Hope Church (Room 241) Oakdale\, MN\, 7910 15th Street North\, Oakdale\, 55128
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Horticulture Society":MAILTO:washcohorts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192616
CREATED:20260108T204838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T204839Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:The Arboretum’s annual Spring Flower Show is back! Ger an early taste of spring with thousands of blooms\, including spring bulbs\, orchids and tropicals\, on display throughout the Visitor Center buildings. This year’s show explores the theme of water\, drawing inspiration from Minnesota’s lakes\, rivers\, wetlands and the life they support. Spend the day and add an outdoor hike too. Please reserve your gate admission on the website.
URL:https://northerngardener.org/event/spring-flower-show/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
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