Fall offers many tasty opportunities for the growing forager! Join Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging in this introductory class about common wild edibles. We will start inside for a slideshow presentation, then move outdoors to explore wild edible plants of the autumn landscape. Together we will learn about laws and ethics around foraging, as well as identification, harvest, and preparation of edible species. Please dress for the weather (rain or shine!) and be prepared to walk around a mile. Plants we will probably encounter include nettle, cut-leaf coneflower, wild carrot, and many others! You will leave with a newfound appreciation for the wild plants that grow all around us plus a greater sense of confidence in foraging your own food! This class is intergenerational. Ages 14 and up are permitted to attend with an adult. We will start inside the Edina Community Center in room 315 for a slideshow presentation, then move outdoors to explore wild edible plants of the early summer landscape. (Make sure to drive or carpool to the Community Center so you have transportation to the park.) Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

The Middle School Years: Complex, Challenging, and Full of Potential.Join us for an illuminating experience with Chris Balme, a globally recognized leader and changemaker in adolescent education. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Chris will share his deep insights into the unique world of middle schoolers and how an exceptional educational environment can be perfectly tailored to meet their complex and evolving needs. 🗓️ October 28th, 2026 (7:30 am-3:00 pm)Early Bird Price: $175Starting Oct 1: $200 What This Experience Has to Offer Participants: Inspire and Energize Teacher Leaders: Rediscover your purpose, connect with a vibrant community, and leave with renewed motivation to drive change in your school. Provide Frameworks to Design Systems that Build Agency for Students and Staff: Learn practical, research-based frameworks to intentionally structure your learning environments, fostering belonging, agency, and self-efficacy for everyone. Experience What It Could Look Like, Sound Like, and Feel Like when the conditions are aligned to best support adolescent development. Step into a model where engagement is high, learning is deep, and students thrive socially and academically. 📄View the full schedule of the day Tip When Registering: If you don't already have one, create an account in ARUX before you begin. If you are registering on behalf of others but are not attending yourself, add yourself to the registration cart anyway. Later in the registration process, you'll be prompted to enter the names of the actual attendees. For further assistance, call 952.848.3976