Bob Ebsen, Education Director at the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy, MN, will be sharing a program entitled: Animals Nobody Love. This presentation will include live animals, typically a leopard gecko, a snake, and an owl. Our presentation will also include either a falcon or a hawk. Expect to learn more about these creatures. All … Continue reading Animals Nobody Loves – Wildlife Science Center
Minnesota is fortunate to have several Barn Quilt Trails. Pieces of art that adorn the sides of barns and buildings throughout the state are set up to not only pay homage to heritage or interests; but to bring visitors into an area. Speaker Jay Grammond will lead you to parts of Minnesota and give you … Continue reading Barn Quilt Trails – Jay Grammond
Through readings and musical interludes, essayist Richard Terrill and pianist Larry McDonough will explore the ways that our dependence on each other, and with elements of the physical world, defines our experience. The presentation explores three varieties of interdependence: between two people, between a person and the physical world, and among people in concert. Readings … Continue reading The World Has Need of You
Often people have jobs they need to do to make a living, while wanting to do something else. James Patrick Barone is a lawyer, but also is very active in politics as a national delegate of his party and in the theatre scene as an actor. You can make a living and still do what … Continue reading How One Can Make a Living and Still Do What You Love
Going Upstream: Using powerful and positive storytelling to build bridges, create common ground and inspire stewardship Background About Upstream: Discovering Your Upstream Story: Going Upstream: Andy Goldman-Gray is the Executive Director of Upstream. He’s spent his career in cause marketing helping to connect people with their passion for community service. He’s led campaigns that have … Continue reading Upstream Minnesota – Loving Where We Live
Please join us for our always-special intergenerational Pilgrim House holiday program, complete with group caroling, favorite holiday readings, seasonal music, a performance by the Pilgrim House Chorale, a special guest (possibly from the far north) with a story to read and a big red bag, favorite foods, and more. Contact Bill Rohde or Mel Aanerud … Continue reading Pilgrim House Holiday Celebration!
Kate Beahen, local actress and singer, who has performed locally and nationally is back to do a program of Broadway and Jazz songs for the Holiday season. She will be accompanied by her brother Bradley who has national and local credentials in performing and directing. Enjoy their music, memorable stage experiences.
Mary Rogers Associate Professor of Sustainable and Organic Horticulture – A horticultural entomologist, Mary’s research focuses on integrated pest management, plant‐insect interactions and biological and environmental strategies to manage invasive insect species and improve the production of vegetables and fruit for organic and local markets in the upper Midwest.
Stories from the Rez. At the Merging Waters/Pilgrim House Coffee House events, Pilgrim House member Mel Aanerud told one story about his time on the Rez. It was so well received; he was encouraged to do more. He only had the one, but with that encouragement, he remembered and wrote more stories of people and … Continue reading Stories from the Rez
Our PH Thanksgiving program is a not-to-be-missed time of celebration and community, bringing together Pilgrim House members and friends with special music, a performance by the Pilgrim House Chorale, seasonal readings, poetry … and more. If you or younger members of your family have a musical selection you’d like to share, please contact Bill Rohde … Continue reading Our Traditional Pilgrim House Thanksgiving Celebration
