Mahtomedi Community Education

Join us in exploring the Como Park Conservatory! We will take a tour through the many gardens of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory as you explore the Jewel of Como and learn about their rich history. Go behind-the-scenes and uncover how the garden staff keep the conservatory looking lush and green all year long and produce the many flower shows. This tour is a unique opportunity to “peek behind the curtains” of the Conservatory and get your daily dose of green! After the conservatory tour, there will be time to explore Como's grounds, including a 10% discount at Como's Garden Safari Gifts. Then we will be having lunch, on your own, in downtown St. Paul at Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria. Please bring money for lunch or to purchase something for lunch or items from the Italian Grocery store or the pasticceria. This day trip is not wheelchair accessible. This trip is walker accessible. Please contact Sammy Wallace ahead of time if you plan on attending with a walker at 651-407-2024 or sammy.wallace@isd832.net. Schedule: Meet at O.H.Anderson Elementary School (666 Warner Avenue) at 8:30 AM. Conservatory tour 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Exploration time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cossetta's: 12:30-1:30 PM The bus returns at approximately 2:15 PM No refunds after Friday, July 25th

Join us for a memorable adventure on the Mississippi River with a luxury coach bus ride to Winona. The day starts with a relaxing lunch at Kelly’s Lake House Bar & Grill, offering stunning views of Lake Pepin and a delicious menu featuring a Petite Sirloin Luncheon Special. After lunch, we will board the Winona Tour Boat for an exploration of the river’s rich history and diverse wildlife, guided by knowledgeable USCG Licensed captains. Enjoy panoramic views from the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled cabin, complete with restrooms on board. This exciting trip promises relaxation, education, and breathtaking natural beauty, making it an experience not to be missed! Menu: Petite Sirloin Luncheon Special with Potato, Vegetable, Roll, Small Dessert, Coffee, Tea or Soda. Schedule 9:15 am Bus Departs Normandy Park Education Center (Senior Center) 2484 East County Rd F, WBL 11:00 am Lunch 12:15 pm Winona Tour Boat 3:00 pm Conclusion of the Cruise 3:15 pm Leave Winona 5:30 pm Returns to Normandy Park Education Center Fee includes Coach Bus ride, boat cruise and lunch. No refunds after Monday, July 14. Registration deadline is Monday, July 14th. You may want to bring a snack for the bus ride home as we will be late