Start at Urban Roots new office, café, and youth room. Then caravan to their largest growing site at Rivoli Bluffs for a tour of the growing fields and Children’s Garden and a chance to buy fresh produce at the Mobile Market. Observe an activity there at the Children’s Garden. Make a brief stop at the […]
Overnight field trip to northern Minnesota to visit the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area, Big Bog Recreation Area near Waskish and Headwaters of the Mississippi River. *If you are interested in this travel opportunity please let Catherine or Theresa know. Hosts: Theresa Lydon, Catherine Nicholson
Visit with artists Frank Meuschke and Betsy Alwin at Shelterwood Gardens -their home, studio and native plant nursery in Minnetrista. Frank, the photography program manager at the MN Landscape Arboretum, will give you his tips for iPhone camera close-ups of pollinators and plants. Afterward, Betsy will open her sculpture studio and Frank will open his […]
Let's travel "Up North" to see the stand of virgin pine forest known as "The Lost 40", the Washkish Bog and the Headwaters of the Mississippi. Sunday, September 25th & Monday, September 26th SignUpGenius:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084dabaf23a6f85-spgc15 Sign up by end of day, Sunday, September 18th. Horticulture Committee. Hosts: Theresa Lydon, Catherine Nicholson
Let's travel "Up North" to see the stand of virgin pine forest known as "The Lost 40", the Washkish Bog and the Headwaters of the Mississippi. Wednesday, September 28th & Thursday, September 29th. SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084dabaf23a6f85-spgc15 Sign up by end of day, Sunday, September 18th. Horticulture Committee. Hosts: Theresa Lydon, Catherine Nicholson
View the blooming tulips, spring ephemerals and bee facility by the Red Barn. Meet under the Ordway Picnic Shelter to walk to the tulip display, andthe Dayton Wildflower Garden. Return to our cars and drive the 3 Mile Drive to the Red Barn. Return to the Snyder Building for a bite to eat. Meet at […]
SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044baba72ba0f58-spgc36#/ Arcola Trail Flower Farm - 11075 Arcola Trail N, Stillwater MN is owned by Susan Rockwood and her husband. They became full time flower growers in 2015, and are now in their ninth year growing and selling cut flowers in the Twin Cities to floral designers, brides, their local food co-op, and anyone […]
John and Jenny Thull, professional research viticulturists,friends from last year’s meeting at the Arboretum, are inviting us tocome and view their tasting grapes for table wine and their heirloomsquash, pumpkins and gourds in their fields. The group may stay for lunch at the Eatery at the Arb after. Prompt arrival at the AppleHouse as you […]
Discover the Dream of Wild Health Farm and the work they do within the Native American community. Tour the 30 acre farm and learn about their mission to educate Native Americans and Non-Native Americans about their culture, farming, programs, medicines and lifeways. https://dreamofwildhealth.org Cost: $20 per member Date: Thursday September 14, 2023. Time: 10:30am-12:30pm […]
Eureka recycling onsite tour that includes a comprehensive overview of their model and operations and a Q&A session with their knowledgeable staff. Witness recycling in action and leave feeling inspired o contribute to a zero-waste future. Limit of 12 members. Host: Theresa Lydon To register, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-44843903-tour
Date & Time: TBD . Usually, the second week in June when lavender is in bloom
You are invited to attend a U-Pick Lavender Tour workshop. Want to sit amongst the butterflies and cut your own fresh bundle of lavender? Then we'd love to see you and feel free to linger for as long as you'd like. There's no rush. There will be a short tour, some info on the different […]