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Yoga in the Gardens

Thursdays and Sundays throughout 2024

With over 1,200 acres of breathing room, including peaceful indoor spaces, the Arboretum serves as a refuge to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit in one of the greenest spaces in Minnesota. Our Yoga in the Gardens series features year-round wellness classes led by local instructors.


"The Soil and The Story" Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: January 16–April 19

The Goldstein Museum of Design’s latest exhibition in the HGA Gallery (Rapson Hall), The Soil and The Story, celebrates Black Soilship in the Black Belt by highlighting 12 farms researched in the last three years across Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Its organizers, bridging the College of Design and CFANS, invite you to explore the relationships between science, nature, history, and culture—here and wherever you stand.


Moments of Memory: Minnesota Landscapes Painted from Life

On view January 27–May 26

Plein air painting is the art of capturing outdoor scenes from life. This form of painting from life moves artists out of the studio to study real landscapes. The result is a snapshot of a moment in time, one that might be remembered, but never repeated. Visitors to this exhibition at the Bell Museum will learn about the art of painting outdoors, its importance in the field of natural history, and its role in the making of the Bell’s dioramas. 


Webinar Series: Improving Restorations

Thursdays, March 14, March 28, April 11, and April 25; Noon–1 p.m.

Join Extension and the DNR for a series of free professional development webinars for ecological restoration practitioners and project managers.


MAISRC Containment Lab: Monthly Tours

Last Wednesday of each month, 3–4 p.m.

Join us the last Wednesday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00pm for a guided tour of the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center Containment Lab (MCL), where you'll get an inside look at our state-of-the-art facility and discover the innovative research underway. It's a perfect opportunity for individuals curious about the world of science. Large group or a special occasion? Use the sign up form to request a custom tour!


CFANS Charcuterie Crafting

Thursday, March 28, 2–4 p.m.

Want to taste some treats created within CFANS and craft your own charcuterie board? Join us in the Cherrywood Room on March 28th from 2pm-4pm. This event is for CFANS Undergraduate Students only.


Seminar: From Climate Change to AI: Improving Agriculture by Learning from Global Biological Diversity

Thursday, March 28, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Part of the Agronomy and Plant Genetics spring seminar series.


Plant Sciences Symposium

Symposium: Friday, March 29 | ASReml Workshop: Saturday, March 30

This year's theme is "Harvesting Synergies: Elevating Plant Sciences through Interdisciplinarity," hosting speakers from several disciplines for the symposium. We will also be including a workshop on ASReml to this year's symposium, hosted by VSNi. Register by March 11.


Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

Monday to Friday, April 1–5

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week is April 1–5! The CFANS Graduate Student Board has planned several events to mark the occasion and make you feel appreciated.


CFANS Quiz Clash and Minute Mastery

Tuesday, April 2, 6–7:30 p.m.

Are you ready to challenge yourself with an exciting trivia gameshow?! Join us on Tuesday, April 2nd for a Minute-To-Win-It style trivia game. Sign-up up to compete in a team of 4 for our grand prize🏆Don't have a team? No problem— We'll create one for you! You won’t want to miss this event! This event is for CFANS Undergraduate Students only.