Richfield Public Schools Community Education

Plant it, build it, modify it and they will come….the birds, bees, and butterflies that is. Come learn about how to attract more pollinators and songbirds to your backyards by making some simple changes and additions. Participants will receive informational handouts and several door prizes will be given away from local greenhouses.

If you are saving for your first car, are a new driver or simply want to feel more empowered when you walk into a car repair shop, this class is for you. Participants will be equipped with basic tips to feel more confident on the road and under the hood. Instructor will give honest advice for how to purchase a used car, how to find a repair shop and basic tips for taking care of your vehicle. We’ll review car dash lights, learn to check fluids under the hood and talk through the important steps of jump starting your car. This class is focused on safety and cost-savings.

We love our lush green lawns, maybe a bit too much? Join us to learn what else we can plant to benefit the bees and birds, while also keeping some green turf. We will discuss lawn alternatives that are more environmentally friendly that will keep your backyard buzzing. Small changes can go a long way towards the environment while saving you time and money. Participants will receive informational handouts and several door prizes will be given away from local greenhouses.

An electrician can cost you hundreds of dollars for simple repairs. Don’t live with problems, save money by doing simple repairs yourself! Through guided demonstration and hands-on activities you will learn how to replace switches and wall outlets, rewire a lamp and more. Practice at home and then have the chance to ask follow-up questions at the second class. Bring a wire stripper, straight-slot screwdriver and long-nosed pliers, if you have them. This is a bilingual session offered in Spanish and English. Un electricista puede costarle cientos de dólares por reparaciones simples. ¡No viva con problemas, ahorre dinero haciendo reparaciones simples usted mismo! Aprenderá a reemplazar interruptores y enchufes de pared, cambiar los cables de una lámpara y más. Practique en casa y después haga preguntas de seguimiento en la segunda clase. Traiga un pelador de cables, un destornillador plano y pinzas de punta larga, si los tiene. Esta es una clase bilingüe ofrecida en español e inglés.

Learn how to put down some roots and use native plants in your landscaping, flower gardens, and everywhere else. We will help identify some of our favorite natives for a wide variety of soils, shade levels, and overall hardiness. Also learn some easy ways to integrate native plants into your current landscaping, or start a whole new project. Participants will receive informational handouts and several door prizes will be given away from local greenhouses.

Imagine! All your photos organized and a system in place that allows you to access any photo in seconds! This class will address the unique needs of every generation. This includes; slides, negatives, VHS, film movies, prints, old memorabilia and more. We will talk about AI, scanners, cloud storage, digitizing and restoration of older photos.