Dear Friends of the Living Earth Center,

It is with great joy and gratitude that I share a significant milestone in Living Earth Center’s story: we have purchased a property that will become our forever home!

Alongside this news, we are publicly launching our Capital Campaign, Growing for the Future: Rooted in Community, to transform this special place into a vibrant regional center for growing, gathering, and learning.

When we learned that Good Counsel Hill, home to our flagship garden, would be sold, we began searching for a permanent place to put down roots. That search led us to 1411 Pohl Road. For more than 50 years, Katy and Dave Wortel cared for this property with love. Formerly known locally as the Pumpkin Farm, its 11 acres in the heart of Mankato include farmland, old-growth woods, restored prairie, wetlands, and a historic 1940s barn. By choosing Living Earth Center over a developer, the Wortels have ensured this land will be protected and shared for generations to come. We are deeply honored to carry their legacy forward...