Community Education

Master Gardener volunteers teach classes through Community Education programs in school districts across Washington County. They also partner with area libraries and the River Market Community Co-Op in Stillwater. Class topics include learning how to vegetable garden, backyard fruits, composting, container gardening design, landscape basics, planting for pollinators, canning and preserving, and many more!

Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter (see sidebar on this page) to learn about upcoming classes.

Current classes are listed below:

TopicDate & TimeLocationFee & FormatRegistration link
Growing ApplesMar. 11, 6:30-8 pmOnline$29, virtualhttps://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7582/winter-2026/growing-apples
Container Garden Like a ProMar. 12, Noon-1:30 pmOakdale LibraryFree, In personhttps://washcolib.libcal.com/event/16078625
Grow Your Own VegetablesMar. 16, 6:30-8:30 pmOnline$29, virtualhttps://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7583/winter-2026/grow-your-own-vegetables
Container Garden Like a ProMar. 18, 7-8:30 pmOnline$29, virtualhttps://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7584/winter-2026/container-garden-like-a-pro
Early Spring Sowing for AnnualsMar. 23, 6-7:30 pmBayport LibraryFree, In personhttps://www.universe.com/events/early-spring-sowing-pollinator-friendly-annual-flower-seeds-in-person-tickets-S72V0Q
Blueberries in Your BackyardMar. 24, 6:30-8 pmOnline$29, virtualhttps://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7585/winter-2026/blueberries-in-your-backyard
Square-Foot GardeningMar. 25, 6:30-8 pmOakdale Discovery CenterFree, In personhttps://www.oakdalemn.gov/1007/Gardening
Square-Foot GardeningMar. 26, 6-7:30 pmOnline$29, virtualhttps://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7586/winter-2026/square-foot-gardening-101
Planting for PollinatorsApril 13, 6-7:30 pmBayport LibraryFree, In personhttps://www.universe.com/events/planting-for-pollinators-in-person-tickets-60GBJX
Raising Monarchs ResponsiblyApril 27, 6-7 pmBayport LibraryFree, In personhttps://www.universe.com/events/raising-monarch-butterflies-responsibly-in-person-tickets-KW0XRN
Square-Foot GardeningApril 28, 6-8 pmWildwood LibraryFree, In personhttps://washcolib.libcal.com/event/15969701

Washington Conservation District education

A list of community education classes and events is maintained by The Washington Conservation District, a local unit of county government dedicated to soil and water conservation. The district’s mission is to enhance, protect, and preserve the natural resources of Washington County through conservation projects, technical guidance and educational services.

New: Request A Master Gardener at your event

Master Gardener volunteer educators are available to present a class at local businesses or community events. We offer classes on pollinator health, vegetable gardening skills, gardening with native plants and many more topics. We can also provide a speaker during a business’s “lunch & learn” hour.

To request a Master Gardener, please fill out this form and we will contact you.