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Good morning from Collegeville,

There are many aspects to this neck of the woods. The Benedictines arrived in what was known as “Indianbush” in 1856. In time it became known as Collegeville, home to St. John’s Abbey and University. Saint John’s Arboretum is a partnership between the Abbey and the University, encompassing over 2,800 acres. The Arboretum is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the diverse native habitats, including prairie, oak savanna, wetlands, and hardwood forest. Additional support comes from the College of Saint Benedict, members and volunteers.

If you enjoy hiking, you are welcome to stop in at the Great Hall and pick up the Saint John’s Arboretum Trail Map. No dogs or other pets are allowed. For winter time enjoyment , there are cross country ski trails and a sledding hill. In the spring there will be maple syrup cooking in the Sugar Shack. I plan on joining so that I can help with the tapping and the cooking.

In the mean time you can enjoy the maple syrup in a new brew from Third Street Brewhouse, “Sugar Shack”. Details at www.thirdstreetbrewhouse.com
Arboretum membership information can be found at www.csbsju.edu/arboretum

The APHC show this week is live from the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. Special guests include bluesman and jam-master Elvin Bishop, conductor Michael Tilson and singer Laurie Lewis. Enjoy the show.

“If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow