Education & Community

Explore the gardens and exhibitions of the Bakken Museum. Read more about An Evening at The Bakken: Touch the Earth

“Make a Splash” at WaterFest 2016. This free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes offers fun and an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation. Read more about WaterFest 2016

ST CROIX JOAD has opened registration for it's Winter Mini Sessions as well as it's Winter 10 Week Training Session (10 weeks session requires club membership). You can apply for membership and find out more about JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) by visiting our website at http://www.stcroixjoad.com or contacting us by email: info@stcroixjoad.com Read more about Youth Archery Education

Jaime Hansen, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, presents the 7th annual "Navigate Your Divorce Journey" conference. Jordana Green, talk show host on WCCO, emcees the all-day educational conference which includes two keynote presentations; choice of four out of sixteen break-out sessions, breakfast, lunch, two breaks, prizes, raffle and auction and a cocktail reception at the end of the day featuring a Fashion Show by Cabi. Read more about Navigate Your Divorce Journey

Families will meet Connections Academy
faculty, explore the school’s program and curriculum, hear about its
individualized approach to education, and learn the enrollment process. Other
covered topics include: How teachers interact with students in the virtual
environment; personalized learning opportunities, including options for
accelerated learning and gifted programs; college preparation; socialization;
the role of the parent or other Learning Coach; and the use of technology. Read more about Public School Online: Learn More at Free Info Session

Create playful garden art. Read more about Garden Art

Learn about bugs Read more about The good, the bad, and the bugly

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Woodbury’s hometown celebration, featuring fireworks, fun, food and live music. This year’s band will be FlashMob!, playing a variety of music for you and your family to enjoy. The night will end with a large fireworks display. Free. 6 p.m. Bielenberg Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive; 651.714.3583; ci.woodbury.mn.us.
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Help the R.H. Stafford Library kick off its annual summer reading program with a party. The event will feature comedian and juggler Alan Johnson. Kids can enjoy the entertainment, and then sign up for the summer reading program. All ages. Free.10:30 a.m. R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place; 651.731.1320; co.washington.mn.us. Read more about Bookawocky Kick Off Event

Summer is upon us, and what better time to visit the park? Come visit any Washington County Park for one day without needing a vehicle permit—an affordable day in the great outdoors. All ages. Any Washington County Park; visit co.washington.mn.us to see a full list of park locations, hours, trails and activities. Read more about Explore Your Parks Day