Minnetonka Community Education

In this four week class you will learn about key sustainability issues that affect you locally, and what you can do now to make a real difference. Each week will cover a different sustainability topic, including pollinators, water, waste and recycling, and energy. Pollinators We depend on pollinators for one-third of all the food we eat, yet pollinator populations are declining. Learn landscaping, cleanup and pest control techniques that support our native pollinators. Water Maintaining our supply of drinking water, keeping our lakes and streams healthy, and preventing floods in times of climate change are all interconnected. Learn what you can do in your own home and yard to protect our water resources. Waste and Recycling Keeping up with trash is more than just recycling. Learn about how trash is handled and what you can do to reduce the amount of trash the ends up in the landfill. Energy Our carbon footprint is a key contributor to the crisis of climate change. Learn creative ways to measure your energy use, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money. 

Bring life and natural beauty into the long winter with houseplants. This presentation will cover watering, soil and light as well as suitable plants for various indoor conditions. 

Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business.This course is your practical guide to licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants appropriate to your climate zone, how to produce quality material and, most importantly, how to market your product.Click here to register for this online course Do not use the Enroll Now ButtonIf you have any questions or difficulty registering please contact the Program Manager for Adult Programs at 952-401-5055

Cable (or satellite) television is the single most expensive utility for many households. This class will show you many viewing options that are free or much lower cost than cable. We'll discuss the pros and cons of cable, how to get internet without cable, how to get tv from your computer to your television, and much more. Find out why and how thousands of tv watchers are ditching cable forever!