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Adirondack Chair Workshop (Anwatin)
Get ready to sit outside this summer season in style with a beautiful creation all your own! Practice the craft of woodworking without making a mess at home by building your own Adirondack chair in the park while guided by the expertise of Elpis Enterprises. Elpis Enterprises (Elpis is Greek for Hope) is a Saint Paul-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides job training, work experience and job placement for homeless or precariously-housed young people ages 16-23. Through several social enterprises, youth build skills, build experience and build relationships in the community. Young people develop as individuals and potential employees by working in real enterprises gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to overcome homelessness and become contributing members of our community. Create joy for yourself and others – for every two chairs built, one will be donated to adults with developmental disabilities in our community. These workshops are a collaborative program between, Elpis Enterprises, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Community Education. All materials and tools provided. You will need to provide transportation of your chair after the program – NO DELIVERY AVAILABLE." For more information contact Laura at 612-668-2478 or laura.campbell@mpls.k12.mn.us. -
Compost: Free Fertilizer for your Thriving Garden (Henry) ONLINE: Interactive
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. -
Evolving Garden (South)
Change in the garden is inevitable, but some events trigger the need for creative responses. Whether environmental or personal events are driving the desire or need for change, learn practices to implement that require less maintenance, yet create beautiful and functional gardens. -
Growing Vegetables in Containers: A How-To Guide (South)
Whether you are challenged by lack of garden space, or want vegetables within an easy reach, most food plants can be grown in containers. Learn about the benefits and best practices of growing vegetables and other food plants in containers instead of planting them in the ground. -
Growing, Harvesting & Enjoying Herbs (South)
Take the mystery out of growing, harvesting and storing herbs. Learn how these easy to grow plants can be used in landscaping to add variety and attract pollinators, as well as in cooking, home decorating, and more! -
Microgreens: Raise Your Own Food in Only a Few Days (Henry)
Come to learn how to raise micro-greens from the equipment, seeds, planting and watering to the harvest. Leave with the knowledge to grow your own. -
Perennial Gardening Basics (South)
Perennial plants – those that come back every year – are the backbone of most flower gardens. Learn the lifespan and bloom time of these plants, how to group them according to their needs, and how to choose plants for a long season of color and interest. A review of common perennials will be provided, along with on desired growing conditions and best practices. -
Perennial Shade Gardening (South)
Got shade? Learn techniques and best practices for growing perennials in shady places. You’ll be surprised at the variety of shade loving options available to Minnesota gardeners. You’ll also discover there’s more to shade gardening than planting hostas. -
Perennials: Beyond the Basics (South)
Make the most of your existing perennial garden by reviewing plant care basics, pest control, and dividing techniques. Learn how choose the right perennial to add to your garden, get tips on choosing your style, and be inspired by ideas on how to refresh, renovate and rejuvenate a mature garden. -
Planning Your Kitchen Remodel (Southwest): IN PERSON
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. Class meets at Mindful Kitchens, 3809 Chandler Dr., St Anthony, MN. *During in-person indoor classes at non-MPS locations participants must agree to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at all times, do an At-Home Daily Health Assessment, answer the health screening questions upon arriving at the class and follow all COVID protocols of the off-site location. Participants with any signs of illness are to stay home.Waitlist -
Raising Backyard Chickens (Southwest)
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. -
Repairing Rotted Wood (South)
Got rot? You've come to the right place. In this webinar, you will learn how to assess rot; use epoxy, consolidants and wood filler; and consider options for wood replacement. We will also discuss topics like water management and common places of rot. Workshop goals: Understand buildings as systems and why rot happens Learn what tools and materials you'll need to repair or replace rotted wood Learn how to prevent rot Sponsored by RETHOS -
Sensory Gardens (South)
What is a sensory garden? A sensory garden contains a wide range of sensory experiences for heightened sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Learn how they started and what design elements can help you create your own sensory garden. -
South High Garden Volunteer Crew (South)
Community gardeners unite. Let's help keep our neighborhood school garden happy and healthy this summer while school is out of session. We will devise a plan, recruit additional volunteers and create a maintenance schedule for the summer. This is an introductory meeting for community members interested in helping care for the South gardens this summer (will meet outside social distancing measures enforced). 18+ -
The Nuts and Bolts of Food Preservation (South)
This introductory class provides research-based knowledge and scientific resources on the basics of food preservation. Participants will learn about the proper equipment, procedures and storage methods for boiling water canning, pressure canning, jelly/jam making, pickling, fermenting and drying techniques, with a focus on safety. This class is brought to you by Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Food Preservation Consultants from the University of MN Extension. -
Vegetable Gardening (South)
Eat your vegetables, organic of course, homegrown is best: these are all recurring themes from today's nutritionists and doctors. Learn techniques to grow in cool and warm seasons, maximizing small spaces, best use of sunlight, managing disease and critters as well as harvesting and preserving. Focus will be on 6 easy and 6 not so easy vegetables. -
Zero Waste (Washburn)
Are you curious what it means to go “zero waste”? Learn ways to reduce your environmental footprint by evaluating your purchasing decisions and repairing the items you have. See how you can support the reuse and repair economy in the Twin Cities.
