Wellness, Fitness & Recreation

Adding a cut flower garden to your yard brings colorful interest, butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and direct access to beautiful bouquets all summer long. If you've been looking for an easy cut flower garden plan or are new to starting one, this course is for you. In this class we will plan a 4 x 8 garden with a variety of cut flowers, however you can pick any size that works for you and your yard. This series will be divided into 4 modules: Planning; What flowers are easy to grow and why; Soil Preparation; Care and Maintenance. Supplies included: planning paper, handouts, seed packets

AE65 - Darcy Neumann

4 Tue, 4/9-4/30, 6-7:30 PM

Vista Room 204, 2777 34th St S $249 ($245)*

Resilient Yard Series: Make and Paint Rain Barrel Workshop

Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making and painting your own rain barrel. This is a two-day workshop. On day one, participants will hear a short presentation about the basics of water quality and the effects of stormwater runoff, then sand and put a base coat on their barrel. The second day, participants will build and paint their rain barrel. Come prepared to bring home an empty 55-gallon barrel. Wear clothes you don't mind painting in and dress for the weather. Participants need a drill to install the rain barrel at home. Fee includes all other supplies.

AE13 - Amanda Lewis & Kim Radebaugh

2 Tue, 5/14-5/21, 6-8:30 PM

Moorhead Parks & Recreation Office, 1300 15th Ave N $59 ($54)*

Resilient Yard Series: Make Your Own Compost Tumbler Workshop

Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making your own compost tumbler. In addition to building your own compost tumbler, this workshop includes a presentation to learn the basics of composting and how to construct various composting systems. Come prepared to carry home an empty 55-gallon compost tumbler. The barrel may be white or blue. Class fee includes all other supplies. Bring drill (corded or cordless) and 3/8” bit to class if you have them. Instructors will have several drills and bits for participants to share.

AE12 - Amanda Lewis & Kim Radebaugh

Tue, 4/23, 6-8 PM

M. B. Johnson Park, 3601 11th St N

$59 ($54)*

Resilient Yard Series: Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making your own rain barrel. In addition to building your own rain barrel to take home, this workshop includes a short presentation to learn the basics of water quality and the effects of stormwater runoff. Come prepared to bring home an empty 55-gallon barrel. Participants need a drill to install the rain barrel at home. Fee includes all other supplies. The barrel will be white or blue. This workshop is hosted by River Keepers, Clay Soil & Water Conservation District and supported by Cass County Soil Conservation District.

All courses will be held at M.B. Johnson Park, 3601 11th St N:

AE14 – Amanda Lewis & Kim Radebaugh $34 ($30)*

AE14A

Tue, 4/30, 6-7:30 PM

AE14B

Tue, 5/7, 6-7:30 PM

Resilient Yard Series: Pollinator Gardening Workshop

Learn how to transform a section of your yard into a native garden that will attract pollinators. This workshop is designed for beginners and focuses on what constitutes a pollinator habitat, the importance of landscaping with native plants and the process of installing a garden from start to finish. A select number of native plants will be discussed. Participants will leave with the beginning of their design plan and a pollinatorfriendly kit to get started.

This workshop is hosted by Clay Soil & Water Conservation District.

AE88 - Amanda Lewis & Anthony Nelson

Tue, 6/11, 6-8:30 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S $19 ($14)*

Resilient Yards Series Rain Gardens: How to Workshop

This workshop will provide tools for creating a rain garden. You will discover how rain gardens work and why they can make an impact on storm-water management, water quality and the health of your community. Planning and planting resources will be provided.

AE83 - Jill Patrie

Thur, 4/25, 6-7:30 PM

Vista Room 120, 2777 34th St S $25 ($20)*

Resilient Yard Series: Pollinator Workshop for Beginners

Learn how to transform a section of your yard into a native garden that will attract pollinators. This workshop is held outside at a pollinator garden in Moorhead. This workshop is designed for beginners and focuses on identifying native plants as well as the steps to planting your very own native garden. Participants will leave with the beginning of their native garden planting plan and a pollinator-friendly kit to get started.

This workshop is hosted by Clay Soil & Water Conservation District.

AE48 - Amanda Lewis & Anthony Nelson

Tue, 6/18, 6-8:30 PM

Crestwood Pollinator Site, 6017 7th St SW $19 ($14)*