The longtime leader of an area agency is retiring. Springbrook announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Patricia E. Kennedy on Monday. A news release from the agency said the retirement ...

Springbrook Nature Center, often called Itasca’s hidden jewel, recently launched Goats for Growth, a groundbreaking environmental initiative that combines sustainability, education, and community fun.

Kennedy’s retirement marks the conclusion of a transformative chapter in Springbrook’s history, during which Kennedy guided Springbrook through a period of growth and innovation, expanding the ...