St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

We like ice on our lakes for fishing but not on our driveways causing slipping. The most common technique to get rid of it is using salt, but the overapplication of salt is causing pollution problems in our bodies of water. Chloride is a pollutant that’s almost impossible to remove once it’s in a lake or stream. Road and sidewalk safety is a must, but it doesn’t have to come at the price of good water quality. Join us to learn about the chloride problem and how you can make a difference.

Would you like to become a beekeeper or explore the various possibilities? This fascinating hobby is for anyone who enjoys nature and loves honey. You'll learn what makes bees the most important pollinators, how to understand honey bee behavior, and how to set up and manage bee hives. We'll discuss the challenges you may encounter as a beekeeper and other information you'll need to know to get started. Enter door 19 across from the tennis courts.

NEW! Join us at the St. Cloud State Planetarium, a dome-shaped theater, for a fascinating educational film paired with a live Current Night Sky presentation using the star ball projector. These programs are perfect for curious minds of all ages and are a fun and engaging way to explore science together. From Earth to the Universe (February 10) - Journey through the history surrounding our exploration of our Solar System and beyond and learn about the discoveries that humans have made over centuries of investigation beyond our home planet. Dinosaurs Alive (March 11) - Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Join paleontologists as they unlock the mysteries contained in fossils from millions of years ago and uncover evidence that dino descendants are still with us today. The Planetarium is located in the lower level of the Robert H. Wick Science Building on SCSU campus. Parking is available across the street in the Eastman Lot for a flat fee of $3.00 (cash, card, or Flowbird app accepted.) A map will be emailed to participants prior to the program date.

We have over a dozen Milkweeds that are native to Minnesota and some are wildly popular in local gardens and scenery. We'll discuss a variety of these pollinator plants, where to buy them, and how to add these pollinator magnets to help transform your landscapes.

Establish your roots and use these top twenty native plants to add beauty and variety to your landscaping or flower gardens. We'll identify some of our favorite no-fail native plants for a wide variety of soils, shade levels, and overall toughness and learn some easy ways to integrate native plants into new projects or your current landscaping.

NEW You might have heard of the Sauk River, but have you ever thought about its watershed and the watershed district? The Sauk River Watershed District's mission is to protect and improve area water resources now and for future generations. In this session, we’ll explore how land, water, and ecosystems are all connected and why it matters to you.