Events

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 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.

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. 

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

Dating back to 1916, Minnesota Royal is a week-long event held each spring to celebrate agriculture and its contributions to the campus and community. Student groups vie for bragging rights as they participate in good-natured competitions like animal calling, a milkmaid and lip-sync contest, the Ag Olympics, the Royal Run, and more.

The Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics Spring Seminar Series will conclude on Thursday, April 18, with Dr. Amélie Gaudin presenting "Building climate resilience through crop diversification and soil health."

This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience the Bell Museum with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors.

Join us at the St. Paul Student Center for a free public event showcasing the wondrous world of insects!

Enjoy a self-guided evening hike at the Arboretum while basking in the glow of the Full Pink Moon. April’s full moon is named for the pink moss phlox that begins to bloom in April in other parts of the county – though moss phlox typically blooms in May in Minnesota.