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Doug Wood and Steve Borgstrom

Minnesota greatest guitarist – a little concert and a little reading. Douglas Wood is “Minnesota’s renaissance man”. Artist, musician, naturalist, wilderness guide, and Author of forty-one books for adults and children, with over two and a half million copies in print. His book, “Old Turtle”, won the American Booksellers’ and International Reading Association Children’s Book … Continue reading Doug Wood and Steve Borgstrom

October 19 – Best Read

Best read is a chance for Pilgrim House members to share books that they have read and found meaningful, interesting or just fun! You will have 5 or 6 minutes to provide a review of what was important to you about the book. Any kind of books are welcome. We have time for 5 or … Continue reading October 19 – Best Read

Martin Sabo – A Book from Lori Sturdevant

Author and journalist Lori Sturdevant is back with her newest book about Martin Sabo, The making of the modern legislature. While best known as a Congressman from Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District, he also made significant contributions to American Political Life earlier in his career as Speaker of the House of the Minnesota House of Representatives. … Continue reading Martin Sabo – A Book from Lori Sturdevant

Portraits of our Neighbors: Urban wildlife photography

Karen Kraco is a retired science teacher and writer whose work with the Northeaster newspaper put a “real” camera in her hands for the first time in 2016. Her lifetime of paying attention suddenly had an artistic outlet; she learned how powerful the visual can be in evoking emotions and making connections. In recent years, … Continue reading Portraits of our Neighbors: Urban wildlife photography

Talking Trash- reducing the amount of trash that we generate

Assistant Director for Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department, Dave McNary has worked 30 plus years for Hennepin County’s Environment and Energy Department. Prior to joining Hennepin County, Dave was the Solid Waste Manager for Pierce County, Wisconsin. Additionally, he served as the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Inver Grove Heights. Dave has a … Continue reading Talking Trash- reducing the amount of trash that we generate

Minnesota book award winner – Kao Kalia Yang

We welcome author Kao Kalia Yang back to Pilgrim House. She was honored this spring with three Minnesota book awards in the categories of Children’s Literature, Middle Grade Literature, and Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction. In this family-friendly program, she will begin with sharing her children’s picture book with power point visuals and a soundtrack that … Continue reading Minnesota book award winner – Kao Kalia Yang

Water Communion

Join us for our annual Water Communion Service. This morning’s activities will include a book for all ages. Heidi Heyns will share her thoughts on “Man, water, and the intelligence of water that unites us”. You are invited to share your water stories as well.Heidi is a Private, Extended-Stay intuitive Animal and Estate Guardian. She’s … Continue reading Water Communion

The Urban Bird Collective

Our presenter, Monica Bryand, will have birds of Minnesota photographs to share — and will tell us about some great birding spots around the state. Her organization, the Urban Bird Collective, supports birdwatchers of all different skill levels for walks in our own neighborhoods. They are working to create a welcoming and inclusive space for … Continue reading The Urban Bird Collective