Photos of Anne Carlsen Center
greenhouse and solarium dedication celebration


The decorations, door prizes, refreshments, and giveaways are ready for the celebration to begin.


Governor Hoeven praised both Otter Tail Power Company's and Anne Carlsen Center's efforts and proclaimed August 25, 2009, Pay It Forward Day in North Dakota.


Chuck MacFarlane presented the Anne Carlsen Center with a limited-edition print of river otters commemorating Otter Tail Power Company's 100th anniversary.


A student enrolled at the Center's Jamestown campus, finishes filling the hole of the 100th tree donated to ACC by Otter Tail Power Company. The previous 99 trees were planted at the Center earlier in the summer.


A young student waits for the butterfly cage to open.


After its release, this monarch rested on the hand of an attendee before venturing out into the world.


Butterfly and child study each other after the release.


Cris Kling, Public Relations Director for Otter Tail Power Company and Brenda Scholten, Director of Marketing at the Anne Carlsen Center visit with radio personality Scott Hennen, who did a live broadcast during the event.


A teacher at the center handed out samples of salsa which is made and sold by center students.


Some plants and flowers thriving inside the greenhouse.

 

 

 



 


The press and other audience members listened to the speakers.


Otter Tail Power Company President and CEO, Chuck MacFarlane spoke about our commitment to paying it forward in the areas we serve.


On behalf of the state of North Dakota, Governor Hoeven accepted a limited-edition print of river otters commemorating Otter Tail Power Company's 100th anniversary.


Butterflies rested in mesh cages prior to their release.


The butterflies carefully emerge from the cages as the crowd eagerly looks on.


The students enjoyed watching them flutter around the campus and even had an opportunity to study some up close.


Governor Hoeven answered questions from Scott Hennen during a live radio interview at the event.


Jamestown Otter Tail Power Company employees Coleen Lebahn and Deb Klosterman-Klose share a joke with a student.


Ollie the Otter and Scarlett posed for photos with students during the open house.


Frosted sugar cookies decorated with the Otter Tail Power Company logo were served.


A monarch rests on a sunflower in the warm sunshine.