Whole Foods Co-op

Coffee at the Co‑op
2027-04-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-03-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-02-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-01-15 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-12-18 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-11-20 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-10-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-09-18 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | Whole Foods Co-op – Hillside, 610 East 4th. Street, Duluth, MN, 54880, United States
Start your morning with a warm drink and a friendly conversation at Coffee at the Co‑op, a relaxed community coffee meetup.

This free, monthly gathering invites community members to drop in, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and connect at their own pace. There’s no agenda and no registration—stop by for five minutes or stay for the whole hour. Catch up with neighbors, meet someone new, or simply enjoy a calm start to your day.
Join us the third Friday of the month at our Hillside store for an easy, welcoming way to connect—just good conversation and a good start the day.

Whole Foods Co-op Board Meeting
2026-08-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Whole Foods Co-op – Denfeld, 4426 Grand Ave., DULUTH, MN, 55807, United States
Open to all Whole Foods Co‑op Owners!

Owners can directly participate in meetings in the following ways:Open Listening Sessions: the first 30 minutes of all Board Meetings are set aside for Owners to present comments or concerns on topics of their choosing directly to the Board. These listening sessions give the Board the opportunity to hear from Owners and help the Board better understand Owner concerns.Items for Discussion: Owners can submit items to be included for discussion at a Board meeting. For consideration, submit your item in writing by the first Friday of the month in which you request the Board’s consideration. Such agenda items will be subject to time constraints at the Board meeting.
Board meetings are typically held at 5:30 pm on the 4th Monday of the month in the Sharon Murphy Community Classroom at the Denfeld store.

4th of July
2026-07-04 07:00 - 19:00 | MN
Whole Foods Co-op will be open adjusted hours for the 4th of July, 7 am – 7 pm.

Memorial Day Hours
2026-05-25 07:00 - 21:00 | MN
Whole Foods Co‑op will be open our regular hours on Memorial Day, 7 am – 9 pm.

Pearl’s Garden Book Reading & Signing with Author Carolyn Olson
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Whole Foods Co-op – Denfeld, 4426 Grand Ave., DULUTH, MN, 55807, United States
Join us for a free children’s book reading with Duluth-based author and illustrator Carolyn Olson, celebrating her new picture book, Pearl’s Garden. After the book reading we’ll do a small gardening project that young attendees can take home, and one lucky person will win a copy of the book!

Pearl’s Garden tells the story of a young girl who tends an urban garden in the tradition of her mother and grandmother. Through patience, generosity, and care, Pearl inspires her family to work together and share in the harvest—highlighting how gardening builds community across generations.
Carolyn Olson is a narrative artist who lives and works in Duluth, MN. She works in gouache, oil, and pastel to illustrate everyday life and community stories. Olson’s work is familiar around Duluth, with one of her large works on display in the Co’op’s Denfeld classroom.
Copies of Pearl’s Garden will be available for purchase, and the author will be present to sign books. You can also purchase the book here.
Light refreshments will be avialable.

We hope to see you there!

More Than Milkweed: Attracting Pollinators
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Whole Foods Co-op – Denfeld, 4426 Grand Ave., DULUTH, MN, 55807, United States
Looking to support pollinators beyond the usual garden favorites? Join us for a pollinator gardening class and explore the wide variety of native plants that help butterflies and other beneficial insects thrive.

Jen Stenersen of Shoreview Natives will introduce dozens of native flowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs that provide essential food and habitat for butterflies, moths, and other valuable pollinators throughout their life cycles.
She’ll also share practical guidance for incorporating native plants into home landscapes. Whether you’re starting small or rethinking your yard entirely, you’ll leave with ideas for creating healthier, more resilient ecosystems that benefit pollinators and the local environment.
Tickets are free, but please register to reserve your spot.

Lotion Lab with Mix Cosmetiques
2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Whole Foods Co-op – Denfeld, 4426 Grand Ave., DULUTH, MN, 55807, United States
Curious about natural skincare and ready to get creative? Join this lotion-making class led by Lanae Rhoads of Mix Cosmétiques, and enjoy a hands-on introduction to crafting your own custom lotion.

In this interactive workshop, explore the basics of natural skincare ingredients, including carrier oils, humectants, emollients, and gentle preservatives. Learn how each ingredient contributes to a formula and how they work together to support healthy, happy skin.
Then, mix and customize your own lotion by playing with textures, scents, and ingredients. Choose from a curated selection of essential oils or create a fragrance that’s uniquely yours. By the end of the class, you’ll head home with approximately 3 ounces of personalized lotion—made by you!
Space is limited to 16 participants, so register today!

DIY Mother's Day Bouquets
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Whole Foods Co-op – Hillside, 610 East 4th. Street, Duluth, MN, 54880, United States
Bring the kids to make a homemade bouquet for the special caretaker in your lives – just in time for Mother’s Day!
The young – and young at heart – are invited to stop by the Hillside Brewery Creek Overlook to make a small flower bouquet. A variety of flowers and ribbons will be available to make something sweet and unique.
This is the first project in the Co-op Crafts series, where the community is welcome to our stores to make something fun.
No registration required; just stop by. We hope to see you there!
Parental supervision required. While supplies last.

Compost Site Tour at Resource Renew
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Resource Renew, 2626 Courtland St., Duluth, MN
Ever wonder how large-scale composting works? Join us for a one-hour, behind-the-scenes look at Resource Renew’s yard waste compost site in Lincoln Park.

During this guided tour for Whole Foods Co-op shoppers, you’ll learn how Resource Renew turns our community’s food scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. We’ll explore the history of composting at Resource Renew and why keeping organic material out of the landfill matters for our local environment.
You’ll also see each step of the composting process up close, including crafting the compost recipe, mixing ingredients, monitoring temperatures and microbial activity during active composting, and moving materials through curing, screening, and maturation. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how premium compost is made and why it’s ready for customers each spring.
This event is free, but please register so we know to expect you. We’ll meet in the parking lot.

Recycling 101 with Resource Renew
2026-04-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Whole Foods Co-op – Denfeld, 4426 Grand Ave., DULUTH, MN, 55807, United States
Wondering what really belongs in your recycling bin? Join us for Recycling 101, a free recycling class led by Sustainability Specialist Emma Pardini from Resource Renew.

In this one-hour class, you’ll explore the basics of recycling and waste reduction, including what belongs in your bin, how recycling is processed, and why proper sorting makes a difference. Emma will share practical, easy-to-use tips for reducing waste at home and invite your questions during an interactive Q&A.

This free class is open to everyone, and Co-op Explorers are welcome. As a bonus, one attendee will take home an Earth Day prize pack—an extra perk for joining us for an informative, approachable evening focused on sustainability.

Easter Hours
2026-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | MN
Whole Foods Co-op will be open adjusted hours on Easter, 9 am – 3 pm.
