Skip the stove and keep your kitchen cool this summer with this fast, fresh, and flavorful at-home cook-along! During this cook-along experience you'll learn to make delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls using the Instant Pot or any other electric multi-cooker, and Chef Tess' personal recipe - perfect for quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly meals. Handy Instant Pot tips and tricks for use and care will also be shared! Equipment needs: Instant Pot or any other electric multi-cooker. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.

Join Glenn Martin from Spin Cycle Mobile Bike Shop for an interactive, hands-on session covering three essential bike repairs: fixing a flat tire, adjusting your brakes, and tuning your gears. Participants will learn step-by-step how to remove a rear wheel on both traditional bikes and e-bikes, replace a tube, and properly adjust brakes for a safer, smoother ride. Glenn will also bring his mobile bike trailer and showcase a variety of bike types and styles, offering practical guidance to help participants better understand what works best for their riding goals. With the many changes in today’s cycling industry, Glenn provides helpful insight to guide individuals in making smart, personalized biking decisions. Designed with beginners in mind, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence and independence in basic bike maintenance and New bicycle selection. Come with questions and leave ready to keep your bike rolling with confidence, guided by an experienced bike shop owner and bicycle technician. Glenn is a former owner of Martin's Cycling and Fitness in Southern Minnesota with a family cycling tradition dating back to the 1950's in Plainview MN.

Learn how to make simple fishing flies in a few easy steps. Students will be taught to make one of several fly fishing lures. Natural and artificial materials will be combined to create a fishing lure that mimics macroinvertebrates found in a stream or lake.

Capture the spirit of the Steele County Free Fair in this playful and practical Everything-on-a-Stick cooking class! Inspired by the fair’s iconic, over-the-top foods, you’ll learn how to turn everyday ingredients into fun, skewer-ready creations that are perfect for grilling, campfires, or backyard gatherings. In this hands-on class, participants will explore bold flavor combinations, simple prep techniques, and tips for safely cooking food on sticks. Go beyond the classic corn dog and discover how to create savory bites, fresh veggie skewers, and even sweet treats, all with that nostalgic, fair-style twist!

Come celebrate nature with your imagination and creativity! Participants will go on a short walk with a Minnesota Naturalist to find inspiration and materials for your art project. Then, back at the nature center, draw on that inspiration and create your work of art! Some potential creations include seed paper, collages using leaves or natural elements, or painting your favorite animal or animal tracks! All materials are provided, but dress to get a little messy!

Join a guided Nature Hike with a Minnesota Master Naturalist for an immersive walk through Kaplan's Woods! This walk offers participants the chance to slow down, explore local ecosystems, and learn directly from a trained naturalist who brings the outdoors to life. Along the trail, you’ll discover native plants, seasonal wildlife, and the subtle connections that shape Minnesota’s forests, prairies, wetlands, and waterways. The Minnesota Master Naturalist will share engaging insights about ecology, conservation, and the changing environment, turning an ordinary hike into a hands-on learning experience.

Celebrate the beauty of traditional Scandinavian art in this hands-on Rosemaled Ornament Creations workshop! Inspired by the decorative folk style of rosemaling, participants will learn basic brush techniques, color layering, and classic floral patterns used to transform simple surfaces into intricate works of art. Better yet, each student will design and create one rosmaled oranament to take home!

Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your summertime gatherings! Mezze - an assortment of small bites, dips, and shareable dishes - is perfect for crowd-pleasing summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, you will learn to create a beautiful, full-flavored mezze spread using Chef Tess' personal recipes. On the Mezze Menu: Mediterranean Kebabi (seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek drizzle dressing), Tiropitakia (phyllo-wrapped savory cheese triangles) accompanied by Tzatziki and Greek hummus alongside a homemade Pita bread! This variety of skewers, phyllo wraps, dips, and pita make for a beautiful presentation! Equipment needs: Food processor. Stand mixer with dough attachment. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.