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:
| Topic | Date & Time | Location | Fee & Format | Registration link |
| Square Foot Gardening | Feb. 23, 6-7:30 pm | Bayport Library | Free, In person | https://rivermarket.coop/classes-events/#universe-9679e5ad-2ff2-46a4-bd3d-244cc60d0afd |
| Winter Sowing | Feb. 25, 1:15-3:15 pm | Hardwood Creek Library | Free, In person | https://washcolib.libcal.com/event/16351643 |
| Winter Seed Sowing | Feb. 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center at Sunfish Lake Park | Free, In person | Send email to: bayard.godsave@sminc-lake-elmo.org |
| From Seed to Showstopper: Giant Pumpkin Cultivation | Mar. 5, 6:30-7:30 pm | Hardwood Creek Library | Free, In person | https://washcolib.libcal.com/event/15797939 |
| Early Spring Sowing for Annuals | Mar. 9, 6-7:30 pm | Bayport Library | Free, In person | TK |
| Container Garden Like a Pro | Mar. 12, Noon-1:30 pm | Oakdale Library | Free, In person | https://washcolib.libcal.com/event/16078625 |
| Square Food Gardening | Mar. 25, 6:30-8 pm | Oakdale Discovery Center | Free, In person | https://www.oakdalemn.gov/1007/Gardening |
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.
