Speaker: Liz Schreiber, Artist Liz has been making, teaching and sharing her crop art for over 2 years. She will present the history and technique of this popular State Fair craft, together with a slide show. The images will highlight the artists who have been educating Minnesotans about our agriculture since 1965. Location: Dodge Nature […]
Ahhh, spring at last! Kick off the 99th season of SPGC bringing color and joy to Rice Park. Gardening together is fun; the civic pride is infectious and the patisseries will be plentiful thanks to our partner in the park, the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy. If you’re able, please attend all four annual plantings and […]
Garbage from both counties goes to this facility. See the food waste bags removed by robot ey and arm to be placed for composting. Also see recyclables separated from residential waste. Location: 100 Red Rock Road, Newport, MN 55055 To sign up and for more information, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-63067903-tour/64464690#/
Meet at 6:00 pm for a light dinner and a time to socialize and discuss your Provisional year experiences. Location TBD
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. MORE TO FOLLOW. Maria Wesserle, founder of Four Seasons Foraging, will lead us on a plant gathering adventure. More information to follow...
Cargill Auditorium, 1500 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 "Continuous Living Cover" Update on the U of MN Forever Green Initiatives Speaker: Dr. Mitch Hunter, Director Mitch will share the latest work of the Forever Green research platform in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences (CFANS). Forever Green leads in developing […]
Be a part of beautifying Saint Paul’s premier park, a SPGC tradition spanning 99 years. Many hands make light work as we transition the urns and gardens from springtime bulbs to lush summer flowers. If you’re able, please attend all four plantings and sign up for maintenance once or twice each season. We’ll provide the […]
Please sign up to help with maintenance once - or better yet - twice a season! It’s easy, fun, a great way to connect with fellow SPGC members, and can spark a renewed sense of civic pride. You can go any day of the week for your volunteer slot. Weekly Maintenance SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10#/ We usually work […]
Lakewood staff will lead us on a discover tour of the arboretum. Lakewood is rich in history and extraordinary beauty. Since its founding in 1871, leading architects and designers have enhanced the grounds with deep respect for natural beauty. Location: Lakewood Cemetery Arboretum, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 For more information and to sign […]
9:30 AM Social / 10:00 AM Meeting. Location: Margaret Ford's home, 5 Birchwood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55110. Hosts: Mary Parenteau, Diane Duvall
Dodge Nature Center, Aerie Room, 1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118 Outsized Impact of the Simple Seed Speaker: Jennifer Jewell is the creator and host of the national weekly public radio program and podcast "Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden". More information to follow...
Visit the Lost 40, an unlogged virgin forest, scientific and natural area, home to majestic 300-400 year old pines.We will explore the Big-Bog Recreation Area near Washkish. The mile long bog boardwalk features blooming orchids, cranberries, pitcher plants, and other natives. We will stay overnight at a hotel on the south side of Lake Bemidji. […]