Mesabi East Environmental Education Center (ME3C)

ME3C

The Mesabi East Environmental Education Center (ME3C) is a one-of-a-kind learning environment on Minnesota’s Iron Range where students and community members explore hands-on education, gardening, sustainability, and food systems. ME3C connects classroom learning to real-world experiences through plant science, greenhouse production, Farm to School practices, and community-based programming.

From growing and harvesting to floral design and local engagement, ME3C supports lifelong learning and creates meaningful opportunities for students of all ages to build practical skills, confidence, and connection. Whether you're here to learn, volunteer, shop, or grow your own garden, ME3C is a welcoming place where the community comes together to learn by doing.

The Mesabi East Environmental Education Center (ME3C) is a hands-on learning space where students and community members explore gardening, sustainability, plant science, and food systems. ME3C connects learning with real-world experiences through greenhouse projects, Farm to School programs, and community activities.

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Community Classes

ME3C offers a variety of community education classes that bring learning to life through hands-on activities and real-world skills. Classes are available for students, adults, and families, with seasonal topics that may include gardening, plant care, cooking, food preservation, sustainability, and more.

A highlight of our program is Growing Together — a special class experience that creates a shared space for multi-generational learning, where participants of different ages learn side by side, build relationships, and develop new skills together.

New classes are added throughout the year as opportunities become available, so we encourage you to check back often for upcoming sessions and announcements.

Classes

Adult Class ME3C

Outdoor Flower Planter Class

What better way to kick off summer than to create your very own outdoor flower planter!

Plants and container cost vary depending on plant type and size

Date: Apr 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Location: ME3C

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