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. This class is part of the Discover Your Community fall 2023 discount. Discover Your Community aims to foster connections between our participants so they can thrive together. Enjoy $5 off as we encourage you to share your experience, build relationships, and collaborate with other participants!

Learn how to let go of unwanted clutter, where to send it, how to tidy your space, how to bring new objects into your space sustainably, and, most importantly, live your best life in the space you have with the objects that support you.

Propagation tips to increase your native plant garden. Various methods such as cuttings, seeds, transplanting, and runners. Some discussion on safely giving away plants (in this age of invasive Asian Jumping Worms!)

Tips for what to do with your garden after you harvest and get ready for the winter.

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. 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.

Brand new homeowner? Looking for a home maintenance refresher? Home Maintenance is an ongoing task that can be daunting for anyone, especially in the Great North! Expert Lead Plumbing/Mechanical Designer Manny Manzano, with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, will guide you through home maintenance with a seasonal lens. He will help you establish a plan of action for winterizing your home! Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3125& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

This 1 hour CE class teaches commercial and residential Real Estate Agents the differences between deconstruction and demolition of old buildings. Commercial buyers who plan to remodel, flip, or remove a structure can benefit financially from deconstruction through tax deductions. Realtors will learn the ins and outs of tax policy concerning deconstruction so that they can better advise their clients. In this new class from Rethos, agents will learn the differences between demolition and deconstruction, the finances of deconstruction, tax deduction appraisals, valuations of donated materials, valuation methodology, and all of the steps to find deconstruction and tax specialists to help remove and donate reusable materials. Deconstruction does not only have financial implications but also is incredibly beneficial to the environment as it reduces construction waste from landfills. With new state and federal funding, and new waste ordinances, now is the time for Realtors to learn the financial implications of deconstruction. This class is FREE to the general public (informational only) and $20 for Realtor CE credit. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment (if applicable) to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3123& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

This 1-hour class digs into construction and demolition (C&D) waste and discusses alternatives to standard demolition like deconstruction and building material salvage. The purpose of this session is to introduce real-life solutions to reduce C&D waste and offer resources for connecting with local salvage organizations. This course is approved for 1 hour of CE credit for real estate agents, and it is open to all. Homeowners planning a renovation project, contractors, and anyone interested in creating a more sustainable future are welcome to attend. Non-agents can attend at no cost, thanks to the generosity of our instructors, who have donated their time to create and host this class.  Instructors are Olivia Cashman (Hennepin County), Molly Flynn (Ramsey County), and Melissa Wenzel (MPCA). Olivia and Molly will talk about the evolution of the deconstruction industry, and they'll share the latest news on efforts to reduce C&D waste in the Twin Cities Metro. Melissa Wenzel from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will introduce the topic and share a statewide perspective on built environment sustainability.  Registration is $20 for Realtor CE Credit and no cost to the general public. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment (if applicable) to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3131& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Do I need a permit for my building project? Curious as to why? Puzzled by what determines when you need a permit and when you don’t? Then this class is for you! Gain useful knowledge about the ins and outs of permitting from this comprehensive webinar. Building Permits Primer will cover when you need a permit, why you need one and what you need to know before applying. The class will review building and related projects, including permits for fencing, electrical systems, heating and cooling (HVAC) and plumbing. Instructor Chukwunyere ‘Chuks’ Ugochukwu recently built a home and will share his experience and provide examples from communities of various size across the state. Professor of Planning and Community Development at St. Cloud State University, Chuks specializes in heritage preservation, community and urban design, community development and land use. This class is FREE to the general public (informational only) and $25 for Realtor CE credit. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment (if applicable) to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3126& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Beyond the buzzwords, this class breaks down the how and why of sustainability in homes. Instructor Alissa Pier, AIA, shows us how old homes are, in fact, green. Alissa's presentation talks about sustainability as it relates to materials, community, and quality of life. You'll learn how old homes can adapt to change and reduce the cost of living, and you'll get a thorough introduction to traditional building materials, good design, and energy efficiency. This class is FREE to the general public (informational only) and $35 for Realtor CE credit. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment (if applicable) to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3132& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Do you have old wood windows in need of some TLC? Ready to practice window repair skills? Join window restorers Joe Hayes and Lida Gilbertson for a hands-on workshop all about windows. Joe will explain common window issues and demonstrate basic repairs. This class will focus specifically on glazing, paint prep, and painting. Participants will have their own station at which to practice these skills. You are invited to bring a window from home. Designed for homeowners and property owners who plan to restore and repair their old windows, this workshop will provide hands-on practice! Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! October 11, 6:30-8:30 PM: https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=2913& December 13, 6:30-8:30 PM: https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=2914& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Imagine a wall in your home. It’s nice, right? But what if you could elevate that wall from plain plaster to a work of art? Dream of how your hallway could look with an earthy floral pattern, or that accent wall in your office with a funky tiger print! The possibilities are endless! In this class, professional wallpaper hanger Rachel Hiltsley will teach you all of the dos and don’ts of installing wallpaper in your home. You’ll get hands-on experience preparing and applying wallpaper at a beautiful home located in Minneapolis. This class is Part 2 of 2, with a focus on the wallpaper hanging following preparation. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3130& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Imagine a wall in your home. It’s nice, right? But what if you could elevate that wall from plain plaster to a work of art? Dream of how your hallway could look with an earthy floral pattern, or that accent wall in your office with a funky tiger print! The possibilities are endless! In this class, professional wallpaper hanger Rachel Hiltsley will teach you all of the dos and don’ts of installing wallpaper in your home. You’ll get hands-on experience preparing and applying wallpaper at a beautiful home located in Minneapolis. This class is Part 1 of 2, with a focus on prepping your wall for successful installation. Enrollment in this course requires direct registration and payment to our partner, Rethos: Places Reimagined. Complete your registration online: Click on this secure link below to register directly with our partner, Rethos and tell them Minneapolis Community Ed sent you! https://secure.rethos.org/eventReg.jsp?event=3128& Refund policy: Please email info@rethos.org if you would like a refund on your purchased ticket and we will arrange to refund the cost of the class. Refunds are provided up to seven days prior to the class. Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-To-Know page! This class is brought to you by Rethos. This program has been financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Save money by learning how to take apart and fix sticky, drafty, cracked or broken windows. Topics covered include sash cord replacement, glazing and the five points of draftiness.