Join us for a 5-course private tasting dinner at Owamni's new location inside the Guthrie Theater. Our unique dining event will take place in the Guthrie Theater's Amber Box 9th-floor observation deck cantilevering 15 feet from the building. Featuring amber-tinted glass, it provides 360-degree views of the Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, and downtown. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speaker Introductions 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served We are privileged to have 3 Indigenous food experts joining us: Tim Clemons of Ironwood Foraging Linda Black Elk, Education Manager at Indigenous Food Labs. Luke Black Elk (Tetowan Lakota, Itazipco Band) renowned chef, food sovereignty activist, and teacher of traditional plant uses, gardening, food preservation, and foraging. Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni or the Guthrie Theater.) Owamni is now located inside the Guthrie Theater: 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415. NOTE: $195 reflects pricing based on the new location. If event is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Led by Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs (Mohican) this tour offers an opportunity to learn about Minnesota history from a Native perspective through story-telling and experiencing the sites in silence / meditation / reflection. We visit sites located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, what the Dakota refer to as Bdote, or “meeting place of rivers” including Fort Snelling State Park, Dakota Internment Camp following The Dakota-U.S. War, Pilot Knob Hill, a traditional burial ground. All paths are accessible. Meet at Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul, MN 55120 Group will carpool/caravan between the sites. Transportation to the Church of St. Peter is on your own. Ages 16+. Bring your own bag lunch. There are bathrooms at the Church of St. Peter and a portable bathroom at the second stop. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

Esta es una clase de separación (el niño y el padre pasan tiempo juntos y separados). This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). El rango de edad indicado para esta clase se basa en la edad del niño el día en que comienza la sesión de clase. The age range listed for this class is based on the child's age on the date the class session begins. Los ninos son curiosos por la naturaleza. Los padres participaran con sus hijos en experiencias de aprendizaje basadas en la naturaleza tanto en interiores como en exteriores. Los bebés de 0 a 4 meses pueden quedarse con los padres durante el tiempo de discusión. Inscriba a su bebé pequeño solo en la opción Cuidado de hermanos. NOTA: Estos bebés pequeños permanecerán con los padres durante el tiempo de discusión. El precio de clases de ECFE se basa en escalas ajustadas determinadas por los ingresos familiares. Por favor elige el pago que se adapte a su presupuesto familiar. Se aplicará un recargo del 10% a las tarifas para los que no sean residentes de Minneapolis.Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.517.5998. Children are naturally curious. Through inquiry, children will use their senses to discover answers to questions they truly care about in our natural world, both living and non-living. Parents will engage with their child in nature-based learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. Parent education will explore how to lead your child's nature learning. Infants 0-4 months are welcome to stay with parents during discussion time. Please enroll your young infant only in the Sibling Care option. NOTE: These young infants will remain with the parents during discussion time. This class is offered in Spanish. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information or to register, please call 612.517.5998

Create art inspired by the natural world using found objects, observation, and imagination. Explore texture, color, and pattern while turning outdoor discoveries into imaginative, hands-on art pieces that celebrate nature and creativity. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of providing a class. Families are asked to pay the class fee or pick a price that they can pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you register for summer programs!

Both animals and people use plant fibers. Examine a variety of bird nests to see what plant fibers were used and learn about the birds that made them. Then try your hand at making a piece of cordage from natural fibers found in the park. Activities may include walking on uneven ground. Ages 18+

Create original works of art using watercolor, tempera and ink to make your own journal in nature. Learn a variety of techniques that use dry brushes, sponges, and tissue paper. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the Fall. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. If you need further financial assistance, please contact the lead coordinator of the Super Summer Program at Sanford at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.

This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). Children are natural explorers—and the outdoors is their perfect playground. This class invites families to slow down and engage with the world around them through wonder, play, and discovery. We’ll explore how nature sparks curiosity, supports emotional regulation, and deepens connection between children and caregivers. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents.

This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). The age range listed for this class is based on the child's age on the date the class session begins. This winter and spring along with a Kroening Naturalist, we will observe seasonal changes to enjoy nature's beauty. We will learn about native plants, the Mississippi River, snow on trees, mammals, animal habitats, and songs of birds. Parent education will explore how to lead your child's nature learning. A limited number of Infants 0-4 months are welcome to stay with parents during discussion time. Please enroll your young infant only in the Sibling Care option. NOTE: These young infants will remain with the parents during discussion time. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents.