Events

Enjoy flora and fauna from the past year at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum from the comfort of your own home. Images of our beloved Minnesota Landscape Arboretum have never been more important. For many during this pandemic, the Arb has provided respite and renewal. The trees, plants and animals continue to do what they do best: heal, soothe and inspire us. In fact, research has discovered that being in nature or even viewing scenes of nature makes us feel better emotionally.

Join the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in celebrating graffiti art and culture by viewing work from Minneapolis' first graffiti artist. The Reedy Gallery is proud to announce a solo exhibition of Peyton Scott Russell.

Start 2021 and the spring semester off with laughter and learning by joining for the Artemisia workshop Comedy Through the Technical Chaos! Using humor and personal experiences, Shannan Paul will share how she has successfully pivoted from in-person to online comedy by winning audiences over through her webcam. Her tips and tricks are geared to helping faculty and staff improve interactions with their remote audiences.

An opportunity for members of the Dean's Circle to get an update about what's happening at the college from Dean Brian Buhr

Join us for a virtual screening of a short film and an informal conversation led by an expert from the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate. We'll watch the documentary "Atom Hunters in Antarctica" and chat with SWAC Professor Peter Neff about his climate change research and field work in Antarctica.

The Bell Museum’s annual Space Fest is moving online! Take an adventure from your own home as we explore astrobiology with the researchers and scientists who investigate life throughout the universe.

Join us Friday, February 5, for the virtual Environmental Internship and Career Fair! At the fair, students can connect with employers through group sessions and 1:1 sessions - all from a browser or Handshake’s mobile app. Virtual career fairs give you a more curated, efficient experience without having to wait in line. Employers registered include: Clean Water Action, Conservation Corps, Met Council, DNR, National Park Service, Pace Analytical, The Nature Conservancy, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Rehab Center and many more!

Do you relish Italian pasta dishes, but feel intimidated by making fresh pasta from scratch? Bring a friend or family member to join with you online via Zoom and become a pasta making pro with Italian cooking experts Joan & David Donatelle!

Join Reba, your Arboretum instructor, for scientific and artistic discoveries inspired by nature! Sessions engage kids (together with an adult) in active learning and outdoor exploration, and include pre-class outdoor activities, a live Zoom program, and after-class activities to continue the learning. This event will focus on Evergreens Cones and Birds.

Join Steve Poppe, WCROC Horticulturist, who will present on the best annual bedding plants for Minnesota in this virtual class. Specific varieties well-suited for our Minnesota growing conditions will be provided. Pre-registration not required.