TriDistrict Community Education

Join us for a fun and free opportunity to get outdoors! We'll be hitting the trail together for an accessible hiking club to explore our local wild spaces. A reusable water bottle and a healthy snack will be available to all participants. Transportation will be provided from Branch Out to Lebanon Hills Regional Park Trail. We’ll begin our trip at the Visitor’s Center.

Join us at the Branch Out building for a fun night of hanging out! We'll have a snack, listen to music, watch a movie and just hang out!! Grab your friends and and be prepared to meet some new friends too! Feel free to bring a game to share.  There is no cost for caregivers.

Get ready for a fun afternoon hanging out at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Meet the bus at Branch Out and we’ll spend a few hours exploring everything Como has to offer. Preregistration is required and program price is applicable to both program participants and caregivers.

Create a beautiful and colorful suncatcher to hang at your home or to give as a gift. You won’t believe how easy it is to create your own beautiful piece of art that you’ll enjoy for years to come. Cost of supplies is included in the registration fee and there is no cost for caregivers to assist.

Join us for a summertime stroll at Dodge Nature Center. With its many landscapes, Dodge provides a glimpse into the diverse and beautiful natural heritage of West St. Paul. We will walk through the hiking trails and view all the natural beauty Dodge has to offer. Transportation is not provided; meet at Dodge Nature Center. Look for your Access Project staff member holding an umbrella next to the main office building. No cost for caregivers.

Everyone enjoys receiving a card. Join us in making a fantastic card for Father’s Day or for another special person in your life. Cost of materials is included in the fee. No cost for caregivers to assist.

Create a festive wreath for your door with flip flops! This craft will bring bright colors and summer fun that’ll greet guests at your home all summer long. All supplies are included in the course fee. There is no cost for caregivers to assist.

Come hang out with your friends and enjoy some delicious ice cream treats. Please contact our office if you have a dietary restriction so we can make sure everyone is included. We’ll have fun yard games for you to enjoy; Get ready to make new friends! No cost for caregivers to attend.

Come create easy and fun tie blankets for your favorite furry friend! This fun, no-sew project will guarantee an evening of fun and creativity. These pet blankets make a great gift or donation to a local animal shelter. 

Come tie dye cotton T-shirts with friends for an evening of fun. Make sure you dress for messy fun. Please indicate what size T-shirt you wear when registering. No cost for caregivers to assist. 

Make an easy, decorative monogram letter to display in your home or give it as a gift to someone special. We’ll begin with a plain wood letter of your choice and jazz it up with colorful yarn and embellishments perfect for any style of decor. Please indicate what letter you’d like to decorate upon registration. Cost of supplies is included in the registration fee and there is no cost for caregivers to assist.