Willmar Community Education

Join us for a farmer guided tour of over 2 acres of flower gardens! Please dress appropriately for an outdoor experience and wear shoes comfortable for walking in the gardens. All ages are welcome. June 6: Hope Blooms Peony Farm, Grove City July 18: Rustic Designs Flower Farm, Blegrade Need a ride? Adults may register for the option with transportation here: https://tce.me/j0fOSX

Navigating the digital world can be challenging for parents with young children ages 0-5. This practical training class is designed to equip busy parents with essential tools and knowledge to keep their little ones safe in an increasingly connected world. You'll gain practical tips and strategies for managing technology use, protecting privacy, and fostering a safe digital environment for young children. Join us to build your family tech safety toolbox and create a secure digital environment for your little ones! This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Join us for a small group adventure! Our summer outings are taking us to the Museum of Illusion at the Mall of America (4/23), Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Spring Flower Show at the Como Conservatory's Sunken Garden (4/24), Peony Field Day at Swenson Gardens (6/2), guided garden tours at Hope Blooms Peony Farm (6/6) and Rustic Designs Flower Farm (7/18), Horticulture Night at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris (7/31), and the Minnesota Zoo (8/8).

Join us for a fun, hands-on floral arrangement class where we will be working with a beautiful mix of seasonal flowers! Designed for all levels of flower lovers, this class is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of fresh blooms. All materials will be provided, just come ready to have fun and get creative. In our June class we will be working with a lovely mix of mid to late spring flowers! Expect to see favorites like peonies, mini sunflowers, daisies, stock, snapdragons and more. July's class will feature a beautiful arrangement using the season's most abundant summer flowers! You can anticipate using asters, strawflowers, zinnias, snapdragons, bee balm, scabiosa and much more. This session will focus on creating a whimsical, carefree design with a more natural feel. August is such a fun month! We get to enjoy the best of both worlds - lush summer flowers and the first blooms of fall. This class will feature plenty of dahlias, along with zinnia, hydrangeas, sunflowers, scabiosa and more.

Enjoy a guided tour of over 2 acres of flower gardens and then create a beautiful fresh flower arrangement to take home. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor experience and wear shoes comfortable for walking in the gardens. All ages are welcome to join us! Fee includes a guided tour and take-home flower arrangement.