Minneapolis Public Schools

Working with nature, you can turn ordinary yard and household waste into nourishment for your beautiful plants. We will learn several methods of composting, reusing water, mulching and creative approaches to have a healthy thriving garden.

Are Japanese Beetles eating your garden? Let's go edible bug hunting! Join Tim Clemens from Ironwood Foraging Co. and learn about Japanese Beetles, an invasive edible scarab. You'll learn how to find, identify, trap, and cook these delicious and nutritious insects. Locations will be in the Minneapolis/Edina area depending on availability. We will email the location to you prior to the workshop. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Brighten your knowledge of different types of wire, circuit breakers, light switches, wall receptacles and how to replace them. Wire up and test three different circuits. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This is a two part session class. Part 1- - The instructor will discuss electrical theory and safety procedures when working around electricity. This is an introductory class designed for homeowners, or those who want to learn how to complete basic home electrical repairs for themselves. Students will learn about the different types of wire, circuit breakers, light switches, and wall receptacles and how to replace them. Part 2 - - There will be a “hands-on” application in class for each student to wire up three different circuits and how to test them. Information will be presented on tools needed and their uses. Each student will need to bring with them to class a common household type pliers and 2 screwdrivers, a regular flat tip and a cross tip (Phillips) one for the “Hands-on” exercise. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Herbs are a must in any garden – not only can they be used in cooking, teas, cocktails, or herbal remedies, but they have beautiful foliage and flowers, many of which are attractive to pollinators. Growing your own herbs, from seeds or ready-grown plants, is much more economical than buying packets of cut herbs from the supermarket, and you can cut them as you need them, so they'll always be fresh.

It doesn’t matter where or when you begin. The key is to jump in and get started. Beginning flower gardeners will get off to a great start with timeless tips about site selection, soil preparation, choosing plants, and proper planting techniques.

Cultivar sus propias frutas y verduras es una forma divertida y gratificante de utilizar su jardín. Nada se compara con el sabor de la fruta de cosecha propia arrancada del árbol o de las verduras crujientes arrancadas del suelo.

Las hierbas son imprescindibles en cualquier jardín: no sólo se pueden utilizar para cocinar, hacer tés, cócteles o remedios a base de hierbas, sino que también tienen hermosos follajes y flores, muchas de las cuales son atractivas para los polinizadores. Cultivar tus propias hierbas, a partir de semillas o plantas ya cultivadas, es mucho más económico que comprar paquetes de hierbas cortadas en el supermercado, y puedes cortarlas cuando las necesites, para que siempre estén frescas.

Looking for ideas on improving your kitchen? We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of open concept and how to make selections on cabinetry, layout, countertops and the task of putting it all together. Ann Haws owns and operates Mindful Kitchens. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Discuss the joy, benefits and the challenges of keeping chickens in an urban setting. Topics will include but not be limited to: Breeds, Nutrition/Feeds, Housing, Getting Started, Welfare Issues and Bio-Security. Participants will receive a certificate that is accepted by Mpls Animal Control; a prerequisite for issuing a permit to keep chickens. This class will be held on Zoom. If the class is full, please add your name to the waitlist.

In the wild, only 1% of Monarch eggs will become butterflies. Increase their survival rate to 95% by raising them in your home. Learn great gardening tips for milkweed and how to care for caterpillars from egg to chrysalis. Most of the supplies you need are already in your home.

Save money and extend the life of your windows by learning how to identify and fix common issues like sticky movement, drafts, cracks, or broken panes. This class covers sash cord replacement, glazing techniques, and the five key sources of window draftiness. Perfect for homeowners and DIYers interested in practical solutions and expert insight. Instructor Jack Bethke has taught window repair through Community Education since 1985. With carpentry experience dating back to 1979, Jack brings deep knowledge from decades spent as a crew chief, trainer, inspector, construction project manager, and energy auditor.