Bergland Greenhouse and Research Lab

Bergland Laboratory and Greenhouse space serves as a space for teaching, lab experiences, and research in the agronomic, botanical, and horticultural sciences. 

Campus Loom

Charles Newcomb, Omaha (Neb.) contractor and wheel maker, developed the celebrated “Newcomb Shuttle” along with a cylinder filling machine in 1895. He was to sell 100s of these looms in the early 1880s in Nebraska, Kansas, and western Iowa. In 1889, with a modified fly shuttle loom, he moved to Davenport and set up an enlarged factory where he produced the “The Weaver’s Friend”, a counterbalance loom with two harnesses and two treadles. Later, “The Little Daisy”, a two harness fly shuttle loom and “Weaver’s Delight”, a four harness fly shuttle loom followed.

Midwest Agriculture Photos

The Jim Brandenburg prairie photography series compliments the prairie gardens that can be viewed from the windows of the Prairie Room in which the photography hangs. The series consists of four photos, including an image of a thunder cloud, wheat, lightning, and a prairie chicken.

Cinco de Mayo Tiles

Created in 2011, the Cinco de Mayo tiles are located in the Eagle's Nest walkway between the Sahlstrom Conference Center and Sargeant Student Center. 

Eagle's Nest Sculpture

The sculpture is made from cast bronze, Corten steel, and concrete. It has to stand up to the elements, and these are all robust materials that can take the dramatic swing in conditions that Minnesota experiences.

Wings Up Painting

In 2022, Crookston artist Trey Everett was commissioned to create a wings painting inside the Eagle's Nest gathering space between the Sahlstrom Conference Center and Sargeant Student Center. 

Alumni Room Artifacts

The Alumni Room houses historical artifacts, mostly from the Northwest School of Agriculture days, like the NWSA reunion guest book which dates back to the early 1900s, books from that time, fine china used for dining, chairs with covers sewn by hand with the NWSA logo and other images, and various pieces of furniture.

Japanese Zen Garden

Designed by former instructor Christo Robberts and the former Bonsai Club, and installed by the U of M Crookston building and grounds crew, the plan was for the zen garden to be easy to maintain and a place to reflect.