Create a one‑of‑a‑kind dried flower wall hanging or botanical mobile using thoughtfully grown, sustainably harvested blooms. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the art of working with dried flowers—selecting stems, preparing materials, and assembling a piece that is natural and colorful. You’ll learn how to handle delicate botanicals and build a structure that hangs gracefully…

This hands-on herbal foraging class is all about the mighty dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). You’ll learn how to confidently identify and ethically harvest the dandelion, explore its history, folklore, medicinal uses, and edible gifts, and gain practical knowledge for working with this abundant wild plant. Together we’ll make a fresh dandelion tincture, infuse a nourishing oil,…

Spring birding is all about catching migrating birds as they make their way north to their breeding grounds. Join avid birder Michael Karns for an exploration of the spring migration, and sharpen your skills in identifying warblers along the way. Together, we’ll observe seasonal movement, listen for song, and deepen our understanding of these vibrant…

Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…

Partnering with the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway Back by popular demand!  Boat, bike, and ride a vintage train on this fabulous adventure! Boat across the St. Croix River with your bike on the former ferry route from Marine, MN to Somerset, WI, then experience a gorgeous bike ride through the Wisconsin countryside, followed…

Every knot is a tool. The right one makes work easier, safer, and more reliable, especially when you’re on the water or living out of a pack. The right knot holds fast under load, releases cleanly when you need it to, and works with the rope rather than against it. This course gives you a…

This class is a no-frills and all skills approach to gardening. Learn how to grow your own healthy, organic food the way the “Old Timers” did! We will discuss sourcing unique seeds and learn how to harden off seedlings so they can survive transplanting. Once planted, what’s next? We will discuss low maintenance weed control…

Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…

This 2-day workshop is designed for herbal enthusiasts, herbalists, and foragers. The intent is to increase confidence in seeing, experiencing and identifying the plants clearly. The program will take place “in the field,” in both prairie and woodland environments, and will include practices in identification, observation, and organoleptic (sensory) skills. Students will learn skills and…

Design your own summer floral centerpiece in this beginner-friendly class! Join Elle, farmer-florist at Mellifera Flowers, to learn the technical and artistic basics to floral design, and in the process create your own unique centerpiece with 100% local blooms from her farm and other local growers. Class will begin with an overview of best practices…

Are you curious about discovering natural dye plants right in your own backyard? Join this field-trip–style class, where we’ll explore the landscape around Marine Mills Folk School with a forager’s eye and a dyer’s curiosity. As we walk the trails, we’ll learn to identify and responsibly collect a variety of local plants that can be…

The class will take place at Arcola Trail Flower Farm in Stillwater Township, where participants will take a walking tour of the farm to gain an understanding of the varieties of cut flowers, how they are grown using organic methods, proper stage of harvest and cutting techniques. A design demonstration will give participants tips on…

Join mushroom enthusiast Carson Gross for a mushroom walk and talk in the St. Croix River Valley. Class will start with an overview of the basics of mushroom foraging and identification along with a discussion of how to forage ethically and mindfully. The class will then take a mycological walk in the woods near the…

Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…

Join mushroom enthusiast Carson Gross for a mushroom walk and talk in the St. Croix River Valley. Class will start with an overview of the basics of mushroom foraging and identification along with a discussion of how to forage ethically and mindfully. The class will then take a mycological walk in the woods near the…

Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…

The class will take place at Arcola Trail Flower Farm in Stillwater Township during dahlia season. Participants will take a walking tour of the farm to gain an understanding of the varieties of cut flowers, how they are grown using organic methods, proper stage of harvest and cutting techniques. A design demonstration will give participants…

Explore the therapeutic and functional properties of a variety of wild mushrooms and their extract compounds. In this in depth class, you will. Together, we’ll perform a dual extraction and create a tincture. We will discuss best practices and learn how to avoid common hazards in the delicate process of making mushroom tonics. About the…

Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…