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2 events,
Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
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 remains static. Rather, the "line" is both a boundary and a path, marking the edge of what is known while leading us toward what is...
Free – $20
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
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" Gillespie. This exhibition and accompanying celebration and community gatherings honors the connection between Mother Earth and the human experience. It explores birth, nurturing, protection, identity,...
Free – $20
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4 events,
Spring Seasonal Teas
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
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Enjoy a self-guided evening hike at the Arboretum while basking in the glow of the Full Pink Moon. April's full moon is named for the pink moss phlox that begins to bloom in other parts of the country. The Minnesota pink moss phlox usually blooms in May. In honor of the pink moon, a hiking...
$7.50 – $20
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Join Dream of Wild Health on Saturday, April 4, for a Seed Swap & Barter Event! Seeds must be non-GMO. This community gathering is a chance to swap seeds, stories, trinkets, crafted goods, and all sorts of other items with your friends, neighbors, and community members. Food will be provided at the event, which runs...
Free
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2 events,
Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
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4 events,
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Join Chisago County Master Gardener Greg to learn more about your lawns. This class will focus on maintaining a NICE residential lawn, not a perfect one. Learn what type of grass you have and how to maintain it in an environmentally responsible manner. We will discuss grass identification and selection as well as fertilization, watering,...
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"Gardening Through the Lens of Integrated Pest Management" addresses the challenges pests have in our gardening practices. This presentation brings gardeners through what integrated pest management means and how they can create their own personalized approach managing their gardens and landscapes. Different approaches to real-life pest scenarios help take concepts and contextualize them into real...
Free
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3 events,
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The Resilient Yards + Shorelines Workshop covers fundamentals that Minnesotans need for protecting water quality near their home and in their community. Topics include: site assessments, rain gardens, types of upland and shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and more! The workshop will include a 90 minute presentation given by Metro Blooms Design +...
Free – $15
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4 events,
Spring Seasonal Teas
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
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Discovering Resilience - Farm Legal Training Class Discovering Resilience empowers farmers with the resources they need to resolve legal vulnerability in land use and leasing, employment, agro-tourism and value-added production, business structures, insurance, and liability. Are your farmers asking how to write an effective, comprehensive lease? Are they wondering whether they should form an LLC,...
Free
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4 events,
Fleurs de Villes FLORA
Free and open to the public from April 10 through April 19 during Galleria Edina hours, Fleurs de Villes FLORA is a fashion forward celebration of spring couture in bloom. Fifteen one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins will be handcrafted by Twin Cities florists and displayed throughout Galleria. Each design transforms thousands of flowers into masterpieces that...
Free
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8 events,
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The Todd County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Sauk River Watershed District presents: 2026 Todd County Garden Day Saturday, April 11, 2026 At the First Baptist Church 401 4th St South Long Prairie, MN Keynote Speaker – Jim Walla on Fruits of the Edible Forest See attached flyer for more details and...
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The Todd County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Sauk River Watershed District presents: 2026 Todd County Garden Day Saturday, April 11, 2026 At the First Baptist Church 401 4th St South Long Prairie, MN Keynote Speaker – Jim Walla on Fruits of the Edible Forest See attached flyer for more details and to register!
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Have you ever wanted to grow fruit trees in your own backyard and harvest home grown fruits or start a small orchard? This class will give you the skills and hands-on experience to learn how to hand make your own fruit trees, repair damaged trees, and add on different fruits to existing trees to save...
$85
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Continue your journey and develop your design skills and aesthetic sense at School 3 of the Judging & Exhibiting Schools. Refine your knowledge of traditional design and explore creative design. There will be a hands-on opportunity with the design class. In School 4, learn about several of the specialty categories of judging horticulture, such as...
$70 – $80
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3 events,
Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
Fleurs de Villes FLORA
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4 events,
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Hennepin County Horticultural Society will host: Diane Blazek - Executive Director of the National Garden Bureau, For the curious minds who ponder, "How did that get here?" and marvel at the journey of a single bloom or vegetable, prepare to have your questions answered! Join industry veteran Diane Blazek, a seasoned expert since 1993, as...
free to new guests
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8 events,Seed Circles//Círculos de semillas Tuesday, April 14th 5-7pm Hosmer Library
Free
Seed Circles//Círculos de semillas Tuesday, April 14th 5-7pm Hosmer Library
Free
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Are you considering adding a water feature to your yard? Or are you interested in learning more about the plants used in water gardens? Join us to learn all you need to know to plan, set up and enjoy a water feature. Click here to register and learn more.
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Presented by Katie-Lynn Puffer, Education Manager, Project Coordinator-Monarchs and More Educator Institute
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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
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6 events,
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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 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
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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
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Join Dakota Gardeners garden club for a free presentation on A Kaleidoscope of Conservation for Monarch Butterflies by Katie-Lyn Puffer of The Monarch Joint Venture. We've all heard Monarch butterfly populations are declining. Come and find out why and the best ways to help monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Free presentation open to the public....
Free
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4 events,
Spring Seasonal Teas
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
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5 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 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
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10 events,
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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
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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
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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
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Join us for the FREE public event showcasing the wondrous world of insects! The Great Minnsect Show will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 10:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. Activities for all ages! Live insects! Insect games! Insect food! Insect crafts! Interactions...
Free
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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
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Learn to Plant a Garden // Aprende a plantar un jardín Saturday, April 18th 1:30-3:30pm Hosmer Library
Free
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5 events,
Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
Fleurs de Villes FLORA
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
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Where: Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center | Pillsbury United Communities (420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454) When: Please arrive with your tabling supplies between 12:45 and 1:15 pm, and pack up between 4:30 pm and 5 pm. Our event begins at 1:30 pm. The event runs from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Free
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5 events,
Petal and Plot Podcast- New Episode: Tulip Drama & Soil Success
The Petal & Plot Podcast features seasonal plant stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum in Minnesota. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/petal-and-plot-plant-stories-and-garden-tips/id1859069719 Spotify: https://open.spotify.comhttp://Amazon Music/show/7wNzRsz7qoreqaUKfyKsMr?si=6e6f802e660241d6 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/498b81c1-4bcd-450f-be0e-8e0f18c45788/petal-and-plot--plant-stories-and-garden-tips
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Grasses that Last Monday, April 20, 2026 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Centennial High School West: Learning Commons2727 North Ferry StreetAnoka, MN, 55303United States (map) 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...
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Guest Speaker - Jennifer Knutson Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She has been a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener since 2007. Jennifer is a member of the Minnesota Horticultural Society and North Star Lily Society. She has been writing a garden column that is published in the Brainerd... |
4 events,
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Planting a Pollinator Garden With urbanization and the ongoing loss of key prairies and landscapes, our native bees’ and butterflies’ habitats are disappearing. These pollinators are critical for maintaining our crops as well as our home gardens. Join us to learn how to create a garden of native plants to attract, feed and house those...
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Don’t throw in the trowel! In Garden for Life, Rhonda Fleming Hayes brings a lifetime of gardening experience, research-based advice, and collective wisdom to older gardeners who are looking for inspiration and practical strategies. This delightful comprehensive guide suggests ways to downsize or redesign an existing garden, presents new techniques and tools to make gardening less...
Free
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3 events,
Spring Seasonal Teas
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
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6 events,
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Birding is for everyone! Come together with birding enthusiasts and experts from around the region to celebrate spring migration! This day-long selection of workshops, nature walks and book signings will be offered to birders from novice to experienced. Amidst the setting of spring flowers, interact with a host of experts about birding, habitat, quirky bird science...
$105 – $130
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Celebrate Arbor Day at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! Join us for a day of discovery, nature and creativity as we honor the beauty and importance of trees with a series of exciting activities and events. Whether you're a nature lover, a family looking for fun or an art enthusiast, we’ve curated an unforgettable...
Free – $20
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Join WTA and NATIFS for a hands-on experience learning how to build drying racks for meat, fruit and vegetables and tipi trellis’ for our new teaching gardens, Oyate Zaniya Úƞpi Kte (The People are Coming to Get Well). All supplies will be provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome & encouraged!
Free
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From raised-bed kitchen gardens to gorgeously designed sustainable yards that feed the people, pollinators, and the planet, we will be looking at how to make the most of urban/suburban spaces in the short growing season of the Upper Midwest. Using nature’s patterns, rhythms and cycles as our guide, you will learn sustainable gardening techniques such...
$75
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3 events,
Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
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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 life, this is a space for us, by us. Farmers of Color Social Zoom is hosted the last Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm -...
Free
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3 events,
Petal and Plot Podcast- New Episode: Tulip Drama & Soil Success
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 our home gardens. Join us to learn how to create a garden of native plants to attract, feed and house these critical pollinators. Register and... |
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,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
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. Visitors use their cell phones to download the Revelo AR App to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates...
Free – $20
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