Events & News
Most educational sessions hosted by the Isanti County Master Gardeners are open to the public. Come join us!
Monthly Educational Seminars
Second Thursday of each month
6:30 - 7:30 PM
East Central Regional Public Library in Cambridge
Topics and speakers change every month
Open to the public
No public seminar in July, October, or December
April 10, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Cambridge Library, Great Northern Room
Topic: Planting For Pollinators
Speaker: Chris Bremer, Washington County Master Gardener
Pollinators are critical to a healthy environment and many native species are in jeopardy. Pollinators supply one of every three bites of food we eat. Without pollinators our food choices would be less diverse. Learn what you can do to create healthy habitats for native bees and butterflies.
Chris Bremer has been a Master Gardener Volunteer since 2019. Currently Chris is a co-lead for the Milkweed, Monarch and Pollinator program as well as a co-lead for the “Fairest Garden,” a garden consisting of 16 demonstration education gardens located at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Chris is an avid gardener, with five acres of woodlands and prairie. Class participants will benefit from her many years of experience and passion in establishing both shade and sun gardens utilizing native plants, which provide a welcoming environment for many different types of pollinators.
May 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Cambridge Library, Great Northern Room
Topic: Nature's Portraits: Techniques for Plant Photography
Speaker: Cora Rost, Isanti CountyExtension Educator
Take your plant photography to the next level. Gain the skills needed to create breathtaking images of nature. Learn about the importance of background, perspective, composition, and lighting to create stunning images that stand out in your slideshows and educational materials.
Cora Rost is an Extension Educator with over ten years of experience in the green industry. Previously, she worked in a horticulture research lab on crops used in plant-derived pesticides and a variety of ornamentals. In her role on the MN 4-H Photography Project Development Committee she has created over 30 tutorials and educational resources reaching thousands of Minnesotans. And in 2024, she co-hosted a presentation on photography at the NAE4-HYDP Conference in Boise. Cora enjoys combining her passions for art and science to create educational materials and opportunities for all.
Gardening Author Visits
MAY 3: Phyllis Root & Kelly Povo- Still Chasing Wildflowers
Published book: Searching for Minnesota’s Native Wildflowers
OCT. 4: Rhonda Fleming Hayes - Pollinator Friendly Gardening
Published book: Pollinator Friendly Gardening
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