Events

Sunday, May 21, 2023 4pm-5pm Rensing Center 1165 Mile Creek Road, Pickens, SC 29671 Join us for an epic conversation between long-time friends David Shields and Bernie Herman.  David and Bernie have been friends for over fifty years from the time they met as undergraduates at the College of William and Mary. Their interests and… Continue reading Friendship between Foodies: A chat with David Shields and Bernie Herman

Our January 2021 Book and the first book on our monthly book club will be Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This is a great book touching on Native American spirituality and how we can choose to live in harmony with the world and with nature spiritually while still making use of science and technology.

Sunday, February 16, 2020  3pm-5pm Rensing Center 1165 Mile Creek Road, Pickens, SC 29671 Our February focus will be Greener Landscapes: Conservation and Healing our Land and Beyond with our dear friend Jon Fritz. A program presenting concepts and tips to reduce our carbon footprint, make the most of our local resources, and boost biodiversity… Continue reading Material Mindfulness: Greener Landscapes with Jon Fritz

Sunday, February 16, 2020 9am – 11amRensing Center1165 Mile Creek Road, Pickens, SC 29671 Come play in the Rensing’s gardens and get your hands in touch with the earth. Bring a potluck dish and share a lovely brunch with our friends. Gardening will be from 9-11 and brunch will start around 11:30. Bring your favorite garden… Continue reading Garden Party

Sunday January 19, 2020 3pm-5pm Rensing Center1165 Mile Creek Road, Pickens, SC 29671 At the Rensing Center, we are focused on the creative thinking that will help to alleviate our climate crisis.  Come join us every third Sunday of 2020, from 3 to 5 in the Rensing Center’s library as we discuss climate solutions, community building, personal… Continue reading Material Mindfulness