Community Education

A female volunteer shows a book of plant dye recipes, and on the table are several glass jars filled with colorful liquid dyes made from plant roots, stems or petals.
A female volunteer teaches a class about sowing native plant seeds in winter by reusing plastic jugs.
A volunteer educator talks with three young children about butterflies and flowers

Master Gardener volunteers teach classes year-round (almost), most often through Community Education programs in school districts across Washington County. We also partner with area libraries and the River Market Co-Op in Stillwater to teach classes. Class fees may vary.

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

Our next round of classes begin in March, 2025.

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.

Volunteers talk with the public at an ask a master gardener booth
A man looks at the education information at a buckthorn education table