Pick three each month—or more, if you’re feeling inspired!
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Share a Minnetrista post on your personal social media.
Create your own post about a Minnetrista event, program, or visit.
Tag a friend in a Minnetrista post to invite them to an upcoming event.
Leave a positive review on Google, Facebook, or TripAdvisor.
Forward a Minnetrista e-newsletter to at least 3 friends or coworkers.
Update your Facebook cover photo or profile pic with a Minnetrista event graphic (provided monthly).
Add a Minnetrista event to your community or workplace calendar.
Join or RSVP “Interested” on a Minnetrista Facebook event and invite a few friends.
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Post a flyer in a community space (e.g., library, campus, café, workplace).
Distribute brochures/bookmarks to a business, campus office, or neighborhood hub.
Recommend Minnetrista to someone new to the area or visiting town.
Wear your Advocate t-shirt in public and be open to questions.
Ask your place of worship, gym, or club if they’d display a flyer or rack card.
Spot a place where Minnetrista’s materials could go? Let us know!
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Volunteer at a Minnetrista event (setup, greeting, engagement).
Assist with community outreach—tabling at a local market, fair, or campus event.
Attend a program you’ve never been to before and tell a friend about it.
Bring a guest to Minnetrista who’s never been, and share what they thought.
Visit an exhibition or the gardens and snap a photo to send us for social media.
Attend a Farmers Market and post a pic of your favorite booth or find.
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Fill out a short Advocate survey to help us improve future programming.
Provide a short testimonial about why you support Minnetrista.
Suggest an idea for a new event, outreach opportunity, or community connection.
Help us identify local influencers, teachers, clubs, or groups to connect with.
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Write a letter to the editor or community newsletter about an experience at Minnetrista.
Host a small meetup at Minnetrista—book club, yoga group, student org, etc.
Offer to hang a flyer at your child’s school or university department.
Nominate Minnetrista for a local award or recognition (arts, culture, etc.).
Help us test a new digital tool or give feedback on website content or a program title.
Attend a volunteer orientation or training to deepen your engagement.
Upcoming Events
The Oakhurst Experience tells the story of the George and Frances Ball family through the eyes of their daughter, Betty, inside the cozy home where they lived.
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Experience the power of heat and glass as you explore the art of handmade bead-making in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Shop fresh and local at the Outdoor Farmers Market at Minnetrista. Explore seasonal produce, baked goods, plants, and handmade items while connecting with local growers and enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Experience the power of heat and glass as you explore the art of handmade bead-making in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Get creative during Sunday Crafternoon! Drop in with your family for a fun, hands-on craft led by one of our experience guides.
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Homeschool families are invited to a fun-filled day of educational activities across Minnetrista’s campus.
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Flags of Honor will be displayed from September 4–11 at Minnetrista. Experience a sea of red, white, and blue with friends and family as more than a thousand American flags adorn Minnetrista’s lawn beside the White River Greenway.
Shop fresh and local at the Outdoor Farmers Market at Minnetrista. Explore seasonal produce, baked goods, plants, and handmade items while connecting with local growers and enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Get creative during Sunday Crafternoon! Drop in with your family for a fun, hands-on craft led by one of our experience guides.
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
What does it take to bring a fully immersive art experience to life? Local artist Carrie Wright offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at creating a large-scale contemporary installation of seven hand painted silk panel rooms, sharing the high-stakes balancing act of logistics, innovation, and stewardship.
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Flags of Honor will be displayed from September 4–11 at Minnetrista. On September 11, at 6 p.m., America's Hometown Band will begin their pre-ceremony concert, followed by the closing ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Shop fresh and local at the Outdoor Farmers Market at Minnetrista. Explore seasonal produce, baked goods, plants, and handmade items while connecting with local growers and enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Get creative during Sunday Crafternoon! Drop in with your family for a fun, hands-on craft led by one of our experience guides.
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!