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People listening to storytime in the library

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Thursdays & Select Fridays • 10:30 a.m.

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Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime

Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Andersen Horticultural Library. We’ll celebrate…

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March 21, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Maple Fest

Celebrate the sweetness of spring at the Arboretum's Maple Fest — with delicious pancakes paired with hands-on maple syrup…

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Modern Irish Flavors for St. Patrick's Day

March 14, 2026 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Advance Registration Required

St. Patrick’s Day cooking is often defined by a narrow set of expectations, but Irish food has always been more layered than a single holiday plate. In this class, Chef Cheo will…

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Maple: Sweet & Savory Spring Cooking

March 21, 2026 • 1-3 p.m.

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Celebrate Maple Fest in the Myers Kitchen! Chef Cheo explores maple as a versatile ingredient that works just as beautifully in savory dishes as in baked goods, showing how it can…

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Barn Quilt Painting

April 22, 2026 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x 14” reclaimed wood pallet. You will be guided step-by-step through in-person and written instructions. Choose from a variety of…

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Shinrin-yoku “Forest Bathing”: Experience the Tranquility of Nature

Select Thursdays and Fridays, through Sept.

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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer.

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Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime

Maple Fest

Arboretum Bird Day

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum connects people and plants for the planet.

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