Upcoming Events
Events of interest to local herbalists.
Mother’s Healing Basket
Remedies and Recipes for Raising Wildly Healthy Children
Wednesday, April 16, 6:00-8:00
Marie Blakeman Community Center, 1320 Wisconsin Street, Hudson, WI
Join Jessie Belden and the St. Croix Valley Herb Guild for a wildly informative evening of sharing remedies, recipes, and nutritional considerations for parents looking to support their children in a nourished (w)holistic way. In this class, Jessie will sing the praises of her 10 most indispensable medicine plants for children and her most favorite delicious herbal recipes that kids love! PLUS a bit of homeopathy and flower essences sprinkled in the mix. Non-member sliding scale fee at the door: $10-20. RSVP to the St. Croix Valley Herb Guild
Landscaping with Native Plants
Saturday, April 19, 1:00-2:00 pm
Northfield Public Library, Bunday Room
Andy Wendt, interpretive naturalist at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, will be speaking about the native plant communities in the area, the spring ephemeral wildflowers you can view at Big Woods State Park, and the benefits of landscaping with native plants!
Flower Art Crafternoon
Spring Pressed Flower Art Workshop
Sunday, May 4, 12:30-1:45 pm
Rockford Road Library Meeting Room, 6401 North 42nd Avenue, Crystal, MN
Create a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift, spring decor for your home, or a unique handmade gift to brighten someone's day—with real pressed flowers! No experience necessary. Appropriate for all ages (kids under 12, bring an adult to help out). All materials will be provided to create one jar or candle, but you can bring your own glassware or candles to decorate if you would like. The class is free! You only pay for the cost of materials.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic side and make unique spring-themed creations. See you there!
Beginner Flower Pressing
Using nature's beauty for home decor and gifts
Thursday, May 8 and Thursday, May 15, 6:00-7:30 pm
FAIR School, 3725 Pilgrim Lane North, Plymouth, MN
Pressing flowers is a method of preserving flowers by drying them and flattening them into a paper-thin state, allowing them to be displayed or used in various crafts and art projects. It's a way to keep the beauty of flowers alive and can be used to create keepsakes or art pieces. This class will allow you to create beautiful, unique pieces of art from nature, even if you have no prior experience with flower pressing. You'll leave this class with your own flower press, crafted item, additional materials, and inspiration to continue preserving Minnesota's flowers all summer.
Session 1: Make your own flower press and fill it with spring blooms.
Session 2: Use your pressed flowers to create a unique candle, jar, or frame.
Prairie Partners Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 17, 9am - 2pm
Sunday, May 18, 10am - 1pm
26050 Emery Avenue in Randolph
15 minutes northeast of Northfield on Highway 56
Over 80 species of Minnesota native plants: pollinator-friendly native perennials, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables. Quality plants, locally grown, competitive prices. Cash or check only.
Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art in Bloom
Thursday, April 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Bus leaving from the Cannon Valley Cinema parking lot at 12 noon and returning at 4:00 p.m. $25 per person, to help cover cost of transportation.
Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from MIA’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. We will have a guided tour and experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum. (No lunch provided, bring snack, bag lunch, or eat at the MIA restaurant on your own).
Earth Day Celebration
Family-Friendly Workshops and Eco-Fair
What's Blooming at Rice Lake State Park
Wild Ones/Southeast Minnesota Prairie Partners
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Rice Lake State Park
8485 Rose Street, Owatonna, MN
Half-mile walk to look for and learn about spring wildflowers with Minnesota Master Naturalist, Breanna Wheeler. We will meet at the parking lot by the trailer landing and walk along the lake to the picnic area and fishing pier and back to discover what wildflowers and other natural wonders we can see and hear. A $7 daily pass or $35 annual state park pass is required. If you do not have one, you can carpool or purchase a vehicle permit online. A carpool from Northfield will leave from the Emmaus Church parking lot at 5:35 p.m.
Growing a Backyard Pharmacy
Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville
Wouldn't it be terrific to just walk out to your yard to gather some herbs for teas or other herbal health-giving preparations? Well, you actually can grow your own backyard pharmacy, and literally take your health into your own hands. Join local gardener and herbalist LuAnn Raadt as she introduces her must-have plants and shares creative ways of incorporating them into your own gardens.
Information and registration here.
A program of Lakeville Parks and Recreation.
HerbFest '25
Sunday, July 13 at Keepsake Cidery in Dundas
Local vendors who grow and produce herbs and herbalist-related products.
Demonstrations and educational presentations by local practicing herbalists.
Guided plant walks.
Outstanding ciders, delicious food, and lively conversation!
More details will be forthcoming.
Free and no registration required.
Sponsored by Keepsake Cidery.